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U.S. Class I workforce widened again in December 2014
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 23, 2015) U.S. Class Is remained in hiring mode as 2014 drew to a close. As of mid-December, they employed 170,841 people, up 0.6 percent versus the previous month and 4.9 percent compared with December 2013's level, according...
In Ohio, Lorain County commissioners to move forward with Amtrak station plans
(Source: The Morning Journal, January 22, 2015) LORAIN, Ohio — Lorain County is $500,000 away from moving forward with the next phase of its longstanding Lorain County Transportation Center project. Full story: The Morning Journal
In Old Tappan, county and local officials discuss plans in case of oil transport derailments
(Source: NorthJersey.com, January 22, 2015) OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — As North Jersey residents grow more concerned about the volume of Bakken crude oil traveling on railroads through the state, emergency response personnel have begun what Bergen County Executive James...
SLO county refinery wants to bring oil by through Monterey County; activists balk
(Source: Monterey County Weekly, January 21, 2015) SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The map at explosive-crude-by-rail.org shows the Union Pacific Coastal Line passing through Castroville and Salinas. It also shows the potential 1-mile impact zone of oil train fires. Full...
Ontario government sues CN for millions in firefighting costs
(Source: CBC News, January 22, 2015) OTTAWA — The province is seeking compensation from Canadian National Railway over four forest fires in 2012, including $38 million for a massive fire near Timmins. Full story: www.cbc.ca
High-speed train proposed between Portland and Vancouver
(Source: CBC News, January 20, 2015) VANCOUVER, B.C. — A group based in Portland is lobbying local governments for a high speed train that would connect the Cascadia region, from Vancouver to Portland. Full story and audio: www.cbc.ca
Low oil prices give Minnesota railroad regulators a breather to address train safety issues
(Source: Associated Press, January 21, 2015) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Lower gas prices have had an added bonus in Minnesota beyond fatter wallets: Train traffic is leveling off, giving regulators space to refocus on safety issues, a state railroad official told lawmakers...
Lawmakers seek funds to save Southwest Chief route
(Source: Santa Fe New Mexican, January 22, 2015) SANTA FE, N.M. — Shrinking revenues may leave no room in the state budget for improvements and upkeep of the tracks along Amtrak’s Southwest Chief passenger train route through Northern New Mexico. Full story: Santa Fe...
Two locomotives derail in CSX’s Selkirk rail yard
(Source: Albany Times Union, January 21, 2015) BETHLEHEM, N.Y. — Two locomotives were derailed Wednesday night after sideswiping one another in CSX Transportation's Selkirk yard, said CSX spokesman Rob Doolittle. Full story: Albany Times Union
Automated crossing arms to be installed at site of deadly train-bus crash
(Source: Associated Press, January 21, 20150 BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota transportation officials said Wednesday that automated crossing arms will be installed at the intersection where two people died when a school bus and train collided earlier this month. Full...
