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Opinion: Scott Walker fails Wisconsin on transportation
(Source: LaCrosse Tribune opinion column by Dave Skoloda, August 28, 2015) LaCROSSE, Wisc. — The high-speed rail saga is just one of the unfortunate transportation-related decisions made under Walker’s leadership in Wisconsin. Full story: LaCrosse Tribune
Talgo to receive $9.75 million from Wisconsin taxpayers in train lawsuit
(Source: Urban Milwaukee, August 25, 2015) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — The story of Talgo, the Spanish manufacturer of trains, and its dispute with Republican leaders, just keeps getting worse for taxpayers. Last week we learned that state officials have agreed to pay $9.7...
AAR: Rail traffic up 0.4 percent compared to 2014 for week ending August 22
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 26, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Aug. 22, 2015. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 567,943...
After rising sharply in 2012 and 2013, Canada’s oil by rail exports declined in 2015
(Source: Canadian Press, August 27, 2015) OTTAWA — New figures compiled by the National Energy Board show a sharp decline in the amount of crude exported by rail so far this year. Nearly 84,000 barrels a day moved south of the border on trains in the second quarter....
Claimed discovery of Nazi gold train stirring hope in western Poland
(Source: Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2015) LOS ANGELES — Whether it's a hoax, wishful thinking or a bombshell discovery, the claim of two treasure hunters to have found a legendary Nazi train laden with gold is stirring up excitement in western Poland. Full story:...
CSX announces celebrity guest for 2015 Santa Train
(Source: CSX press release, August 26, 2015) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Rising pop star and “The Voice” Season 8 runner-up Meghan Linsey will be the celebrity guest on the Santa Train when it makes its 73rd journey to bring gifts to Appalachian families...
Belgium conducts searches after foiled train attack, but makes no arrests
(Source: New York Times, August 25, 2015) BRUSSELS — The Belgian authorities carried out searches Monday night in an operation linked to the attack last week on a high-speed train traveling to Paris from Amsterdam. No arrests were made. Full story: New York Times
Teamsters, elected officials demand San Bernardino County keep its promises
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 25, 2015) ONTARIO, Calif. — More than 1,200 San Bernardino County public employees were joined by State Treasurer John Chiang and District Attorney Mike Ramos at a town hall meeting at the Ontario...
Training exercises prepare 2,000 emergency workers for oil train disasters
(Source: Grand Forks Herald, August 25, 2015) CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. — Roughly 2,000 soldiers and civilian public safety workers battled a series of simulated catastrophes Tuesday, including building collapses, tornadoes and an oil train derailment. Full story: Grand...
States step up scrutiny of oil train shipments
(Source: Governing.com, August 26, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — When it comes to regulating railroads, states usually let the federal government determine policy. But mounting concerns about the safety of oil trains are making states bolder. In recent months, Oregon,...
