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NJ Transit, Amtrak: We’re ready for Joaquin
(Source: Asbury Park Press, October 1, 2015) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Whether it's a hurricane or tropical storm, transit officials are preparing for the worst when Joaquin barges up the coast early next week. Full story: Asbury Park Press
CP Rail purchases Steelcare, Inc.
(Source: Hamilton Spectator, September 30, 2015) HAMILTON — Hamilton's Steelcare Inc. has been bought by Canadian Pacific Railway. Steelcare, Canada's largest steel transloading distribution hub (transferring steel from rail cars predominantly onto trucks or into...
NS will keep W.Va. rail yard open “for now”
(Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph, September 30, 2015) PINEVILLE, W.Va. — A spokesman for Norfolk Southern said Tuesday that the Elmore rail yard in Wyoming County will remain open "for now." Full story: Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Canada’s railroads test future leaders with CEOs Mongeau, Harrison on the mend
(Source: Bloomberg, September 30, 2015) NEW YORK — Canada’s two largest railroads are giving investors a glimpse of what the future may hold by putting second-in-commands in charge while health issues sideline the chief executive officers. Full story: Bloomberg
Global firms weigh in on high-speed rail development in California
(Source: Fresno Bee, September 30, 2015) FRESNO, Calif. — Almost three dozen firms or teams of companies from around the world have put their names into the hat for potentially participating in the development of California’s high-speed rail program. Full story:...
Teamsters statement on presidential endorsement
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Sept. 29 the Teamsters Union General Executive Board decided to not endorse a presidential candidate at this time. The Teamsters look forward to meeting...
American Chemistry Council says rail service shutdown over PTC could cost economy $30 billion
(Source: McClatchy News Service, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railroads have warned that they will curtail freight and passenger operations on Jan. 1 if Congress does not extend a year-end deadline for them to install a collision-avoidance system called...
Editorial: PTC must wait, but the wait shouldn’t be too long
(Source: Los Angeles Times editorial, October 1, 2015) LOS ANGELES — Rather than risk a shutdown of crucial transportation services, Congress ought to fast-track a solution. Any extension should include milestones, progress reports and scrutiny by railroad regulators...
House introduces legislation to extend PTC deadline to 2018
(Source: Reuters, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. lawmakers, under pressure from the railroad industry, announced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday to extend a year-end deadline for costly new safety technology for at least another three years. Full...
Victim of UP rail yard fatality identified
(Source: Kansas City Star, September 30, 2015) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A railroad employee killed Tuesday in an industrial accident in Kansas City, Kan., was identified Wednesday as 49-year-old Troy Jordan of Shawnee, Kan. Full story: Kansas City Star
