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CN crude oil train derails, burns in northern Ontario
(Source: Reuters, March 8, 2015) TORONTO — A Canadian National Railway Co. train carrying crude oil that derailed near the northern Ontario community of Gogama early on Saturday was still on fire late on Sunday, the company said. The derailment is CN’s second in the...
Teamsters celebrate Women’s History Month
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 6, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to recognize the contributions that women make year-round to the world, to their communities and to their union. Also, March 8...
Senator Thune urges railroads to invest in tracks, equipment
(Source: USA Today, March 5, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. railroads have made significant strides to recover from last winter’s delays and gridlock that plagued service and reliability in South Dakota and other Midwestern states, but Sen. John Thune said Thursday a...
CSX could see growth despite coal weakness
(Source: Trefis, March 5, 2015) NEW YORK — At the JPMorgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference, CSX Corporation announced that it expects a 5% decline in its domestic coal volumes and some moderation in growth of crude oil carloads, which should have a...
CN Rail Autoport backlog not just weather related, Longshoremen say
(Source: CBC News, March 5, 2015) HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — CN Rail has a large backlog at its Eastern Passage Autoport, one that’s being partially blamed on Nova Scotia’s brutal winter. Many vehicles in the lot are encrusted in ice half way up their tires. Full story:...
Boston-bound Acela train disabled, passengers given glow sticks
(Source: Boston Herald, March 5, 2015) BOSTON — Amtrak this evening had to hand out glow sticks to passengers on a darkened Boston-bound Acela Express train that was disabled in Connecticut with no power for two hours, according to passengers and Amtrak officials....
Amtrak to continue limited schedule between New York and Washington due to winter storm
(Source: Associated Press, March 5, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak says its trains will continue to operate on a limited schedule between New York and Washington as the region is affected by a late-winter storm. Full story: Daily Reporter
Report touts California high-speed rail achievements, identifies challenges and risks
(Source: Fresno Bee, March 5, 2015) FRESNO, Calif. — The California High-Speed Rail Authority issued a progress report to state legislators this week describing progress made in recent months, acknowledging ongoing hurdles and providing an update on the cost and...
AAR: February 2015 carloads down 1.1 percent from same month of 2014
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, March 4, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for February 2015 and first two months of 2015. Carload traffic in...
What’s in the House’s new Amtrak bill?
(Source: Streetsblog USA, March 5, 2015) NEW YORK — In what’s being called a “rare burst of bipartisanship,” the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill yesterday reauthorizing Amtrak funding for four years at its current levels. Full story: Streetsblog...
