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Judge allows BNSF marsh work to continue in Minnesota
(Source: Winona Daily News, August 3, 2015) LaCROSSE, Wisc. — BNSF Railway can continue building a second track through the La Crosse River marsh, but a judge ruled the railroad won’t be allowed to run trains on it until a legal challenge works its way through the...
Editorial: North Dakota’s rail inspection process begins
(Source: InForum editorial, August 4, 2015) FARGO, N.D. — Despite the Legislature’s reluctance to fully fund the initiative, the program will get started. It’s not yet enough, but it’s a step in the right direction. Full story: www.inforum.com
Intermodal traffic increases on Norfolk Southern’s Heartland Corridor through southern W.Va.
(Source: The State Journal, August 4, 2015) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As retailers prepare for the Christmas shopping season, intermodal traffic on a rail route through southern West Virginia is up. Norfolk Southern’s Heartland Corridor saw a 2 percent increase in...
Hoffa statement on failure of trade authorities to reach agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 3, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is the official statement of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa in response to trade officials failing to finalize the 12-nation Trans-Pacific...
Gun theft in Chicago rail yard raises security concerns
(Source: Television station WTTW, August 3, 2015) CHICAGO — There is growing concern over the safety of train cars carrying shipments of guns in Chicago. A total of 124 guns were stolen from Norfolk Southern train cars in two recent thefts. Full story: WTTW
Metrolink first to adopt Positive Train Control
(Source: Santa Clarita Valley Signal, August 3, 2015) VALENCIA, Calif. — Metrolink’s “smart collision avoidance system,” aimed at preventing collisions like the 2008 head-on in Chatsworth that killed 25 people, is now a “go” across the commuter rail service’s entire...
Private company seeks exclusive rights for Minnesota high-speed rail
(Source: Post Bulletin, July 31, 2015) ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is considering granting a private company exclusive rights to lease air space on highways for an elevated high-speed rail line from Rochester to the Twin Cities. Full...
Oil train information will be limited in New Jersey
(Source: Bergen Record, August 2, 2015) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — After backlash from lawmakers and firefighters, the federal government is reversing course and will continue to require rail companies to make public some information about the movements of trains carrying...
Downeaster in recovery mode after dismal year
(Source: Portland Press Herald, August 2, 2015) PORTLAND, Maine — For the first time in four months, Downeaster trains returned to normal schedules Saturday, signaling what supporters hope will be a new era following the service’s dreadful performance over the past 15...
Workers deserve a share of corporate profits
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 31, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — There was a time many politicians told the public they would benefit from companies earning huge profits. Trickle-down economics, it was called. But even the most...
