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Replica of Lincoln funeral train car nears completion, but funding to reenact trip falls short
(Source: Chicago Daily Herald, February 11, 2015) CHICAGO — A six-year effort to build a replica of Abraham Lincoln's funeral train car is reaching a near-fever pitch, but funding for a commemorative Washington-to-Springfield trip is $100,000 short of the goal. Full...
CSX names Mike Pendergrass and Jermaine Swafford to top operations leadership positions
(Source: CSX press release, February 12, 2015) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX today announced the appointment of two railroad veterans to key leadership positions in support of newly-named Executive Vice President-Operations Cindy Sanborn: Mike Pendergrass is promoted to...
Short line tax credit extension bill enters U.S. House
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 11, 2015) The bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and extend the track credit through 2015, and perhaps beyond. The Section 45G provision enables regionals and short lines to claim a tax credit...
DOT Secretary Foxx announces bus tour to highlight importance of addressing America’s infrastructure deficit
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, February 12, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that he will launch a four-day bus tour on Tuesday, February 17. Beginning in Tallahassee, Florida and visiting...
BNSF announces investment for Texas infrastructure
(Source: Television statin KTSM, February 12, 2015) EL PASO, Texas — More than $220 million will be spent this year improving rail service for freight trains in Texas. The improvements are all apart of Burlington Northern Santa Fe's capital improvement program. Full...
14 leaking oil tankers removed from BNSF train
(Source: Bakken.com, February 12, 2015) FARGO, N.D. — A train hauling crude oil across Idaho and Washington last month had to have 14 leaking tank cars removed at three different stops before it reached its destination at an Anacortes refinery. BNSF Railway officials...
CSX snowblower damages homes and cars in North Buffalo neighborhood
(Source: TWC News, February 11, 2015) BUFFALO, N.Y. — CSX said debris was inadvertently blown into several yards sometime around 12 p.m. Wednesday, causing damage to properties on the street. Full story: www.twcnews.com
Teamsters approve new contracts at MillerCoors breweries in North Carolina and Texas
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 12, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters at MillerCoors breweries in Eden, N.C., and Fort Worth, Texas, have ratified new, three-year contracts. The agreements cover more than 900 employees at the...
BNSF eyes worker relocation to Laurel
(Source: Billings Gazette, February 11, 2015) BILLINGS, Mont. — Forsyth and Glendive could lose several railroad jobs to Laurel under BNSF Railway Co. plans to relocate workers. The railroad told The Gazette on Tuesday that it hasn’t determined how many workers would...
DOT pushes tough oil train standards: sources
(Source: Reuters, February 12, 2015) WASHINGTON/OTTAWA — The U.S. Transportation Department has recommended crude oil trains be reinforced and have advanced braking systems installed to prevent accidents from becoming fiery disasters, according to sources familiar...
