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Senate hearing: FRA says most railroads will miss Positive Train Control deadline
(Source: The Hill, June 10, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) warned lawmakers on Wednesday that most of the nation’s railways will fail to meet a deadline for implementing an automated train control system that investigators have said...
House votes to cut Amtrak budget by $242 million, but approves $9 million for inward facing cameras
(Source: Associated Press, June 10, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The GOP-controlled House passed legislation Tuesday to cut Amtrak's budget by $242 million, though lawmakers added $9 million in new funding for video cameras inside locomotive cabs to record engineers. Full...
Tribal members, ranchers tell regulators to spike Tongue River railroad project
(Source: Billings Gazette, June 9, 2015) BILLINGS, Mont. — Those who would be neighbors of what could become the country’s largest coal mine near Ashland gave an earful Monday to federal regulators who are reviewing plans for the railroad tied to it. Full story:...
Section of UP grain train derails near St. Louis
(Source: Associated Press, June 9, 2015) EUREKA, Mo. — Authorities say two dozen rail cars of a Union Pacific grain-hauling freight train derailed outside St. Louis, dumping much of the load but causing no injuries. Full story: www.sfgate.com
Three Iowa train derailments in less than 24 hours
(Source: Television station KWWL, June 9, 2015) WATERLOO, Iowa — Three trains derailed in Iowa in less than 24 hours this week. On Monday night, a Union Pacific train derailed in Sioux City. Then, on Tuesday, around 1 a.m., a train derailed in both Mason City and...
BNSF unveils expedited, standard intermodal service on key Northern Region corridor
(Source: DC Velocity, June 9, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to recover from disappointing financial results in 2014, BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) will launch expedited and standard intermodal services in September on its critical "Northern Region" linking the Midwest...
MBTA wants $1 billion for upgrades
(Source: Boston.com, June 10, 2015) BOSTON — On Tuesday MBTA’s leaders proposed a one-year budget for coming upgrades, estimating the fix will cost over $1 billion, The Boston Globe reports. Full story: Boston.com
Railroad companies, regulators call for stricter tank standards, more inspectors
(Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 9, 2015) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania can do more to hire track inspectors and to push for stricter tank safety standards to address the growing number of trains carrying crude oil from Midwestern shale fields through...
Minnesota Gov. Dayton calls for more safety funding after semi, oil train collision
(Source: Forum News Service, June 9, 2015) ST. PAUL PARK, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton visited the site of an oil train-truck wreck Tuesday to press his case for more Minnesota rail safety funding. Full story: www.inforum.com
Opinion: Imagine more high-speed rail throughout Northeast
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer opinion column by U.S. Rep. Brendan F. Boyle, June 9, 2015) PHILADELPHIA — A high-speed rail system to rival those of Europe and Asia may be the most ambitious of the plans under consideration, but it's the strategy that could help the...
