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Aboard SEPTA’s wash trains, cleaning leaves from the regional rails
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 12, 2015) PHILADELPHIA — Water dribbled, a nozzle spun faster, and then, for a few minutes, the trickle became a jet, roaring as it blasted the tracks beneath a train. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
KCS announces results of Holiday Express fundraising campaign
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, November 12, 2015) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that its 15th annual Holiday Express will distribute $159,500 in gift cards to The Salvation Army at stops along the Holiday Express route....
Virginia Museum of Transportation says return of 611 delivered millions in economic boost
(Source: Television station WDBJ, November 12, 2015) ROANOKE, Va. — The return of the 611 steam locomotive thrilled fans and also pumped millions of dollars into the Virginia economy. Full story: www.wdbj7.com
Editorial: Railroad stop signs in Ohio are reasonable safety measure
(Source: Columbus Dispatch editorial, November 12, 2015) COLUMBUS, Ohio — A plan to replace yield signs with stop signs at 1,000 railroad crossings across the state appears to be a reasonable effort to improve safety. By requiring drivers to stop, chances are...
Amtrak serving up extra trains for Thanksgiving week
(Source: Detroit Free Press, November 13, 2015) DETROIT, Mich. — Additional trains are being served up for Amtrak riders this Thanksgiving holiday. Full story: Lansing State Journal
Ten dead after test train derails in France
(Source: Sky News, November 14, 2015) PARIS — At least ten people have died and 32 injured after a high-speed train derailed and plunged into a canal in France. The Paris-Strasbourg service was undergoing a trial when it crashed in Eckwersheim near the German border,...
KCS declares quarterly dividend
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, November 12, 2015) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern’s (KCS) Board of Directors on November 11, 2015 declared a regular dividend of $0.25 per share on the outstanding KCS 4% non-cumulative preferred stock. The...
FRA announces $10 million TIGER grant for Willmar rail connector and industrial access
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, November 13, 2015) WILLMAR, Minn. — Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $10 million for the Willmar Rail Connector and Industrial...
UP plans to hike crude oil shipments through Columbia River Gorge
(Source: East Oregonian, November 16, 2015) SALEM, Ore. — The Union Pacific Railroad has given notice that it will increase shipments of Bakken crude oil through the Columbia River Gorge by 3 million gallons or more per month. Full story: East Oregonian
BNSF evaluating drones in New Mexico
(Source: Railway Age, November 13, 2015) NEW YORK — BNSF has tested a UAS (unmanned aerial system, better-known as a drone) supplied by Boeing Co. subsidiary Insitu Inc. in east-central New Mexico, on approximately 132 miles of main line track. Full story: Railway...
