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Southwest Chief gets $15.2 million grant
(Source: Pueblo Chieftain, October 26, 2015) PUEBLO, Colo. — A $15.2 million federal grant to repair some of the worst sections of the Southwest Chief passenger train route through three states has been approved. Full story: Pueblo Chieftain
BNSF delays double-track project through northern Idaho
(Source: Associated Press, October 25, 2015) RATHDRUM, Idaho — Officials with BNSF Railway say they are delaying constructing a second set of train tracks through northern Idaho. Full story: Idaho State Journal
CSX adds to intermodal network through NW Ohio
(Source: DC Velocity, October 26, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — CSX Transportation, the main unit of eastern railroad company CSX Corp., said today it will expand its domestic intermodal service on Nov. 2 by adding Dallas and the central Pennsylvania town of Chambersburg...
New rail operator makes upgrades, plans more trains for Indy-Chicago route
(Source: Associated Press, October 26, 2015) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Iowa Pacific Holdings has already has added free Wi-Fi, improved dining options and more than doubled the number of passengers it can accommodate. It hopes to add more trains, and company president...
Venerable Delaware & Hudson now part of Norfolk Southern in Luzerne County, Pa.
(Source: Times Leader, October 26, 2015) WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — As of Oct. 22 the last spike was driven into the proverbial coffin of the venerable Delaware and Hudson Railway in Luzerne County. The deeds for 40 tracts of land taking the rail from Avoca to Nescopeck were...
Legal tab for Metro-North accidents is $38 million and climbing
(Source: The Journal News, October 21, 2015) NEW YORK — The legal tab for two Metro-North derailments, including one of the deadliest crashes in the commuter railroad’s 33-year history, stands at more than $38.4 million and is certain to grow in the coming years, a...
Amtrak’s Boardman says funding is biggest hurdle to fixing Chicago, New York
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, October 26, 2015) NEW YORK — Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Boardman was joined by a panel of industry experts Oct. 26 at the National Press Club to highlight the need to make infrastructure planning and...
Deadline for PTC undercut by industry lobbying
(Source: Washington Post, October 25, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Now, after a period of reflection and several inquiries, Congress once more is on the brink of postponing the deadline for use of PTC. The proposed delay — until at least 2018 — comes in a new regulatory...
Short-term funding measure in House includes PTC deadline extension
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 26, 2015) House GOP leaders late last week unveiled a measure that would extend federal transportation funding for three weeks. The current legislation is set to expire on Thursday. Additionally, the measure includes a...
Teamster aviation maintenance technicians to vote on United contract
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 23, 2015) CHICAGO — The International Brotherhood Teamsters today announced an agreement to put a proposed joint contract out for ratification for members working at United Airlines. The deal, if...
