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Senate approves transportation bill that would delay Positive Train Control deadline by three years
(Source: www.nj.com, July 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to delay a year-end deadline for railroads to install automatic speed control equipment that would have averted a fatal Amtrak crash several months ago. The Senate passed $350...
Historical marker commemorates first steam railroad in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
(Source: Associated Press, July 30, 2015) MARQUETTE, Mich. — A historical marker has been placed in Marquette to commemorate the location of the first steam railroad in the Upper Peninsula. Full story: www.fox28.com
Northern Cheyenne tribe to look for cultural sites along path of proposed railroad
(Source: Associated Press, July 27, 2015) BILLINGS, Mont. — The Northern Cheyenne tribe is planning additional investigations of cultural sites along the path of a proposed railroad that would open new areas of southeastern Montana to large-scale coal mining. Full...
Montana town upset with increased 60 mph speed limit for BNSF trains
(Source: InForum, July 30, 2015) MILES CITY, Mont. — BNSF Railway has a green light to speed through Miles City at up to 60 mph, and the town isn't happy. Full story: www.inforum.com
Man hurt when his chair broke wins $920,000 lawsuit against UP
(Source: Associated Press, July 30, 2015) GERING, Neb. — A man who was injured at a Union Pacific facility when a chair he was sitting on broke has been awarded more than $920,000 by a jury in western Nebraska. Full story: Washington Times
Texas company to expand Port Arthur oil by rail terminal
(Source: Reuters, July 29, 2015) HOUSTON — A private Texas company already well-versed in treating and moving super-light crude oil has acquired a majority stake in a an oil-by-rail terminal in Port Arthur with plans to expand into refined fuels and other liquids....
Amtrak advocates continue to call for funding in Illinois
(Source: Illinois Public Radio, July 29, 2015) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Backers of Amtrak and passenger rail service in Illinois are worried the state's serious financial problems will lead to service reductions. Full story: www.wsiu.org
Track improvements to allow 110 mph Amtrak trains through Battle Creek
(Source: Battle Creek Enquirer, July 29, 2015) BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Amtrak trains that travel through Battle Creek will hit speeds of 110 mph within three years, Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Rail Director Tim Hoeffner said. Full story: Battle Creek...
Hoffa: Senate transportation bill is positive step but safety issues remain
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since 2008, Congress has transferred more than $62 billion from the general fund to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat, and it has been more than a decade since Congress...
Cleanup and water monitoring continue at Maryville train derailment site
(Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, July 30, 2015) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities continue to monitor air and water near the site of a July 1 train derailment in Maryville while train car loads of contaminated dirt are hauled away. Full story: Knoxville News Sentinel
