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STB reauthorization bill could change freight rail policies
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 20, 2015) U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) yesterday introduced a bill that would reform and reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Full story: Progressive Railroading
Track repair costs put Southwest Chief in jeopardy
(Source: Television station KOAT, March 22, 2015) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Though many rely on the heavily used Amtrak train route, the future is unclear for the Southwest Chief. Though many rely on the heavily used Amtrak train route, the future is unclear for the...
Man assaults PATH conductor
(Source: www.nj.com, March 23, 2015) NEW YORK — A Massachusetts man was arrested early Friday morning in New York City after he assaulted a PATH conductor and tried to get away with the train keys, Port Authority police said. Full story: www.nj.com
U.S. Class I workforce up in February 2015
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 20, 2015) The total headcount at U.S. Class Is increased slightly last month. As of mid-February, the large railroads' workforce stood at 172,195, up 0.42 percent compared with January's total, according to Surface...
BNSF derailments in Texas, Colorado over the weekend
(Source: Associated Press, March 22, 2015) VALLEY MILLS, Texas — While a crew worked Sunday to clean up the scene in Central Texas where the derailment of about a dozen train cars resulted in an industrial solvent leaking from one tanker, a train jumped its tracks in...
Canadian National’s derailment numbers soared 73% before recent crashes
(Source: Reuters, March 23, 2015) TORONTO — Canadian National Railway’s safety record deteriorated sharply in 2014, reversing years of improvements, as accidents in Canada blamed on poor track conditions hit their highest level in more than five years, a Reuters...
Christopher Hart sworn in as Chairman of NTSB
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, March 17, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Christopher A. Hart was sworn as the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board today during a ceremony presided over by Chief Administrative Law Judge...
Illinois DOT letter casts doubt on future of Rockford Amtrak service
(Source: MyStateline.com, March 19, 2015) ROCKFORD, Ill. — Local lawmakers say it appears the state is leaning towards putting the brakes on possible Amtrak service to Rockford. Full story: MyStateline.com
CN company director Denis Losier sells 10,000 shares of company stock
(Source: Sleek Money, March 20, 2015) NEW YORK — Canadian National Railway Company Director Denis Losier sold 10,000 shares of Canadian National Railway Company stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 19. The shares were sold at an average price of C$87.07, for a...
NTSB releases final agenda for rail trespassing forum
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, March 19, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Board has released the final agenda, including the participants’ names, affiliations and biographies for its forum, Trains and Trespassing:...
