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CSX may be open to Murfreesboro-Nashville passenger rail study
(Source: The Tennessean, February 8, 2015) MURFREESBORO — CSX Corp. may be open to determining whether it could build a passenger rail line on land it already owns between Murfreesboro and Nashville, according to conversations state Sen. Bill Ketron says he recently...
BNSF freight trains get higher speeds through Devils Lake
(Source: InForum, February 8, 2015) DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Freight train speeds through Devils Lake increased to a maximum of 50 mph this week. Full story: www.inforum.com
Indiana lone holdout in long-term deal for Amtrak lines
(Source: Chicago Tribune, February 8, 2015) INDIANAPOLIS — The Hoosier State is the least-traveled of Amtrak's routes, with just under 34,000 passengers in fiscal year 2014. It's also the only short-haul Amtrak route still in search of a long-term funding deal after...
Illinois governor’s executive order puts hold on $223 million Amtrak project
(Source: Northwest Herald, February 7, 2015) HUNTLEY, Ill. — A $223 million plan that puts Huntley along a revived Amtrak passenger rail line has been derailed until Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner completes his review of all major state construction projects. Full...
Mudslides halt Amtrak trains, affecting riders in Vancouver, Seattle and Portland
(Source: Associated Press, February 7, 2015) EVERETT, Wash. — Several mudslides Saturday on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks in the Seattle region have shut down Amtrak passenger train traffic between Seattle and Everett and Ridgefield and Vancouver...
Latest winter storm forces Amtrak cancellations
(Source: Albany Times Union, February 8, 2015) ALBANY, N.Y. — As snow continues to blanket the region, Amtrak has canceled two of its trains from the Albany-Rensselaer station to New York City and two others from New York City upstate originally scheduled for travel...
BNSF plans $189 million in rail work across Washington state
(Source: Tri-City Herald, February 7, 2015) KENNEWICK, Wash. — BNSF Railway Co. will spend $189 million toward maintenance and improvements on its track system in Washington state this year, the company announced Friday. Full story: Tri-City Herald
Senator Durbin meets with Amtrak President and Board Chairman to discuss passenger rail’s continued growth
(Source: Press release from the office of Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), February 6, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Congress preparing to consider a legislation to reauthorize Amtrak, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Amtrak President Joe Boardman and...
Legislation would mandate bigger crews on oil trains
(Source: Jefferson Public Radio, February 3, 2015) GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A growing number of oil trains rolling through Washington has emergency responders and rail workers calling for bigger crews on board to better protect human health and the environment. A set of...
U.S. House leaders want new Amtrak financing formula
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, February 6, 2015) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — U.S. House leaders offered their vision for the future of Amtrak on Thursday, with a new bill that calls for more autonomy for Northeast Corridor, while requiring an end to federal subsidies for...
