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Lac-Megantic oil train disaster settlement fund growing fast
(Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2014) BANGOR, Maine — A proposed settlement fund for victims of a fiery train derailment that claimed 47 lives in Canada is nearly halfway to a goal of $500 million in funding commitments ahead of its filing next month, the...
Lac-Megantic oil train disaster settlement fund growing fast
(Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2014) BANGOR, Maine — A proposed settlement fund for victims of a fiery train derailment that claimed 47 lives in Canada is nearly halfway to a goal of $500 million in funding commitments ahead of its filing next month, the...
Despite falling gas prices, Amtrak California sets ridership record
(Source: Lake County News, December 26, 2014) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November ridership and revenue reports for Amtrak California are in and boast impressive gains. The Pacific Surfliner, the second busiest intercity rail corridor in the nation, set records for the...
Despite falling gas prices, Amtrak California sets ridership record
(Source: Lake County News, December 26, 2014) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November ridership and revenue reports for Amtrak California are in and boast impressive gains. The Pacific Surfliner, the second busiest intercity rail corridor in the nation, set records for the...
In California’s high-speed train efforts, worldwide manufacturers jockey for position
(Source: Fresno Bee, December 27, 2014) FRESNO, Calif. — Next spring, when the California High-Speed Rail Authority hopes to start the long process of buying rolling stock for its statewide rail system, it might just touch off a bidding frenzy as firms jockey for a...
In California’s high-speed train efforts, worldwide manufacturers jockey for position
(Source: Fresno Bee, December 27, 2014) FRESNO, Calif. — Next spring, when the California High-Speed Rail Authority hopes to start the long process of buying rolling stock for its statewide rail system, it might just touch off a bidding frenzy as firms jockey for a...
U.S. high-speed rail plans may ride in Texas
(Source: Reuters, December 27, 2014) AUSTIN, Texas — With high-speed rail in the United States long on plans and short on construction, a Texas company is aiming to fast-track service between Dallas and Houston. Full story: Japan Times
U.S. high-speed rail plans may ride in Texas
(Source: Reuters, December 27, 2014) AUSTIN, Texas — With high-speed rail in the United States long on plans and short on construction, a Texas company is aiming to fast-track service between Dallas and Houston. Full story: Japan Times
Lincoln police identify BNSF railroad worker found dead on Christmas
(Source: Associated Press, December 26, 2014) LINCOLN, Neb. — Police have identified a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad employee found dead in a Lincoln rail yard early Christmas morning. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that 62-year-old Charles Lee Roberts was...
Lincoln police identify BNSF railroad worker found dead on Christmas
(Source: Associated Press, December 26, 2014) LINCOLN, Neb. — Police have identified a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad employee found dead in a Lincoln rail yard early Christmas morning. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that 62-year-old Charles Lee Roberts was...
