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Opinion: After Amtrak crash, it’s time to get serious about transportation infrastructure
(Source: Opinion column by John Cassidy in The New Yorker, May 13, 2015) NEW YORK — The crash highlights the fact that some stretches of the track that Amtrak uses are unsuitable for high-speed travel, and they are also not equipped with the modern technology...
Automatic braking was in place, but on other side of curve
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 2015) PHILADELPHIA — If Amtrak Train 188 had been heading to Philadelphia from New York City, it would not have derailed at the sharp Frankford Junction curve, because an automatic braking mechanism has been in place for years...
Amtrak says budgetary shortfalls and rules delayed its safety system
(Source: New York Times, May 14, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night was equipped with an automatic speed control system that officials say could have prevented the wreck, which killed eight passengers and injured...
Lawmakers spar over whether Amtrak funding cut matters
(Source: National Public Radio, May 14, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Back-to-back news conferences by Democratic and Republican House leaders, given from the same podium on Thursday, showed a contrast in how both parties are responding to the politics of a deadly train...
Amtrak chief defends safety record
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 2015) PHILADELPHIA — Joseph Boardman, chief executive of Amtrak, defended Amtrak's safety record Thursday, noting that Amtrak has been underfunded for decades and must have more money to rebuild the century-old underpinnings of...
8th fatality identified in Amtrak crash
(Source: Associated Press, May 14, 2015) PHILADELPHIA — Eight people were killed in an Amtrak train derailment Tuesday night in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section. Full story: www.6abc.com
NTSB: Amtrak train gained speed as it approached curve
(Source: NBC News, May 15, 2015) NEW YORK — The Amtrak train that crashed in north Philadelphia this week was accelerating until it was shooting along the track at more than double the speed limit as it approached the curve where it derailed, safety investigators said...
BNSF reduces crude oil trains in Siouxland
(Source: Sioux City Journal, May 14, 2015) SIOUX CITY, Iowa — BNSF Railway has cut in half the number of large oil trains traveling through Sioux City, according to a new report. Full story: Sioux City Journal
CP Rail official says ‘minimal’ layoffs expected from NS acquisition of D&H
(Source: Press & Sun Bulletin, May 13, 2015) BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Norfolk Southern’s pending $217 million acquisition of the former D&H rail line will cause “minimal” layoffs at rail yards from Binghamton to Plattsburgh, according to railway officials. Canadian Pacific...
CSX says no significant delays through Philadelphia
(Source: Reuters, May 13, 2015) NEW YORK — CSX says its rail operations are not experiencing any "significant delays" in the Philadelphia area Wednesday following an Amtrak derailment Tuesday. CSX's mainline is not in the vicinity of the Amtrak incident, according to...
