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European ministers to discuss rail security
(Source: www.ft.com, August 26, 2015) BRUSSELS — Ministers from nine European countries are to meet in Paris on Saturday to discuss security on the continent’s extensive rail network, following last week’s suspected terrorist attack on a high-speed train from...
In light of train terror attack in France, Amtrak steps up security ahead of Pope’s visit
(Source: Reuters, August 25, 2015) NEW YORK — Amtrak is stepping up security measures on trains after an attack on a high-speed rail in France was foiled on Aug 21, and ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the United States next month. Full story: Straits Times
UP Director Mclarty sells $665,000 in company stock
(Source: WKRB, August 22, 2015) NEW YORK — Union Pacific Director Thomas F. Mclarty III sold 7,400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.92, for a total value of $665,408.00. Following the...
Cities’ bills in CSX oil train derailment add up to $226,000 with more expenses to come
(Source: Television station WBIR, August 25, 2015) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The cities of Maryville and Alcoa incurred expenses totaling more than $225,000 responding to the July 1 CSX train car fire, with more estimated expenses still to be submitted by Blount County. Full...
As Tennessee oil train burned, firefighters waited 2 hours for critical details
(Source: McClatchy News Service, August 21, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Newly released documents show that firefighters responding to an oil train derailment and fire last year in Lynchburg, Va., waited more than two hours for critical details about the train and what...
Federal grant acceptance will allow work on Southwest Chief route
(Source: Graden City Telegram, August 24, 2015) GARDEN CITY, Kan. — The slow process of improving the Southwest Chief rail line through southwest Kansas took a step forward Monday after the Garden City commission officially accepted the federal grant awarded to the...
Railroad bridge collapses near Little Sioux, Iowa
(Source: Television station KTIV, August 20, 2015) LITTLE SIOUX, Iowa — Crews are working to repair a railroad bridge near Little Sioux, Iowa. A spokesperson for Union Pacific says it happened near K45 and 125 street Wednesday afternoon. Full story: www.ktiv.com
BNSF asks for delay in lawsuit over Casselton derailment
(Source: Associated Press, August 24, 2015) FARGO, N.D. — A civil lawsuit against BNSF by an engineer who was at the helm during a train derailment near Casselton nearly two years ago should be put on hold until it can be determined whether a broken axel was the cause...
Amtrak increasing service for Pope’s visit
(Source: The Hill, August 21, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak is planning to increase its service in the Northeast during the Pope's scheduled visit to the U.S. in September. Full story: The Hill
French train attack a reminder of U.S. railroad vulnerability
(Source: ABC News, August 24, 2015) NEW YORK — Days after three Americans subdued an AK-47-wielding gunman on a Paris-bound commuter train, Amtrak, one of America’s largest passenger rail companies, is reassuring travelers in the states that the carrier is taking...
