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Proposed settlement is just a fraction of what’s needed, Lac-Megantic says
(Source: Canadian Press, January 12, 2015) MONTREAL — The funds earmarked for those affected by the Lac-Megantic train disaster represent just a fraction of what's needed, a town official says. A US$200-million settlement was announced last week, with more than...
BNSF invests billions to better service grain shippers
(Source: Wisconsin State Farmer, January 12, 2015) SAN DIEGO, Calif. — BNSF, Berkshire Hathaway's privately held railroad company, will continue to invest billions of dollars in added capacity and new rail cars to resolve service problems that plagued the grain...
BNSF re-evaluates plan for safer tank cars amid client talks
(Source: Bloomberg, January 12, 2015) ARLINGTON, Va. — BNSF Railway Co. is reconsidering a plan to buy 5,000 oil-tank cars built to new safety standards after some customers voiced concern about the initiative. Full story: Transport Topics
Buffet trapped by oil plunge after BNSF commits to rail upgrades
(Source: Bloomberg, January 13, 2014) NEW YORK — Even as the rout in crude prices spurs producers to curtail spending in the Bakken shale fields, BNSF is sticking to its $500 million plan to expand service to the area. The work spotlights an enduring challenge for the...
KCS starts training, data surveying aspects of PTC implementation
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 12, 2015) Last week, employees began to receive training on PTC track and wayside data management at KCSR's TEaM Training Center in Shreveport, La. About 160 workers were trained and another group will begin training this...
Sarah Feinberg named Acting Administrator of FRA
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, January 12, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today that Department of Transportation Chief of Staff Sarah Feinberg will serve as Acting Administrator of the Federal...
Russia greenlights Moscow to Beijing high-speed rail project
(Source: Next Big Future, January 9, 2015) Romanian website Glasul indicates a Moscow to Beijing Transsiberian high speed rail project has been awarded to China Railway High-speed (CRH), a subsidiary of the state-controlled China Railway (CR). It would reduce a...
Riders on MARC’s Penn Line should expect delays for the next two months
(Source: WUSA9.com, January 8, 2015) ODENTON, Md. — Riders on MARC's Penn Line between Odenton and Bowie State should expect delays for the next two months. Full story: www.wusa9.com
County officials to hold hearing on oil train risks
(Source: Chico Enterprise-Record, January 8, 2015) OROVILLE, Calif. — With trains loaded with a particularly volatile form of light crude oil coming through the Feather River Canyon, Butte County officials are preparing for “derailments or other unplanned releases” of...
CP Rail price target cut on concerns about crude by rail decline
(Source: Financial Post, January 6, 2015) OTTAWA — Citi has cut its price target for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. due to concerns that energy-related volumes could shrink this year if oil prices remain low. Full story: Financial Post
