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Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for $1 trillion investment in nation’s infrastructure
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 28, 2015) U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) yesterday introduced a bill that would allocate $1 trillion in federal funds to rebuild the nation's infrastructure, including rail systems. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Editorial: Texas high-speed rail bandwagon?
(Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 27, 2015) FORT WORTH, Texas — It has to be a good thing that the company that operates the high-speed rail network in France is scoping out ideas for bullet trains in Texas. The more viewpoints on this plan, the better the...
Bombardier expects new orders after China high-speed train safety clearance
(Source: Reuters, January 27, 2015) BEIJING, China — Canada's Bombardier Inc. expects to receive safety certification from China for its high-speed trains as early as next month, providing a springboard for more orders, the firm's top executive in the country said....
Law firm Richter will host information sessions for Lac-Megantic victims in February
(Source: Montreal Gazette, January 27, 2015) MONTREAL — Richter Advisory Group, the firm appointed to monitor the liquidation of rail company Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway (MM&A), will hold information sessions in Lac-Mégantic between Feb. 1 and March 31. Full...
12 jurors selected for veterans parade train wreck trial
(Source: NewsWest9, January 27, 2015) MIDLAND, Texas — Jury selection for the civil trial involving Union Pacific and 17 plaintiffs from the 2012 parade train crash concluded Tuesday evening, with Judge James Rush and attorneys for both sides finalizing a list of 12...
CSX train collision, spill in S.C. does not pose breathing hazard
(Source: The State, January 27, 2015) COLUMBIA, S.C. — A collision of two CSX freight trains in Allendale County that caused a chemical spill Tuesday morning probably will take a couple of days to clean up, but the wreck poses no immediate health threat to the nearby...
In Canada, grain shipping firms face railway backlog, deteriorating service
(Source: Canadian Press, January 27, 2015) REGINA — A coalition of agriculture associations says the grain industry is dealing with deteriorating rail service and an 11 per cent shortfall in the supply of railway cars. Full story: Globe and Mail
Minnesota Gov. Dayton calls for railroad tax changes, new fee in budget to pay for safety improvements
(Source: Associated Press, January 27, 2015) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton laid out changes in his budget proposal Tuesday that would make railroad companies fork over more funds to ensure Minnesota communities can handle a dramatic influx of train traffic. Full...
NJ Transit defends decision to shut down rail lines
(Source: Associated Press, January 27, 2015) JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The head of New Jersey's transit agency on Tuesday defended the decision to shut down train lines after a storm that threatened to bring historic snow totals to the state fizzled and left many commuters...
How NJ Transit rebooted the railroad for Wednesday’s commute
(Source: www.nj.com, January 27, 2015) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit crews spent the Tuesday doing the railroading equivalent of hitting the reset button and rebooting a system that had been shut down in anticipation of a monster snowstorm, which never came. Full story:...
