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Weekly U.S. coal carloads hit 2014 highs, led by UP and BNSF
(Source: Platts, December 18, 2014) HOUSTON — US railroads originated 119,710 coal carloads during the week ended December 13, up 7.8% from the corresponding week a year ago. The weekly total was the highest this year, and the most weekly carloads since the week...
Weekly U.S. coal carloads hit 2014 highs, led by UP and BNSF
(Source: Platts, December 18, 2014) HOUSTON — US railroads originated 119,710 coal carloads during the week ended December 13, up 7.8% from the corresponding week a year ago. The weekly total was the highest this year, and the most weekly carloads since the week...
Six rail unions team up to tackle national contract negotiations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 18, 2014) Six rail labor unions will bargain jointly in the upcoming round of negotiations for the next national agreements with railroads, leaders of the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet...
Canada introduces new crossing, rail safety regulations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 18, 2014) Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt yesterday unveiled regulations aimed at preventing grade crossing accidents and improving rail safety. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Canada introduces new crossing, rail safety regulations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 18, 2014) Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt yesterday unveiled regulations aimed at preventing grade crossing accidents and improving rail safety. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Utilities, railroads guardedly optimistic about coal deliveries
(Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 19, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives of the power and rail industries expressed guarded optimism Thursday about coal deliveries needed to generate electricity for Minnesota this winter. Full story: Minneapolis Star...
Utilities, railroads guardedly optimistic about coal deliveries
(Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 19, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives of the power and rail industries expressed guarded optimism Thursday about coal deliveries needed to generate electricity for Minnesota this winter. Full story: Minneapolis Star...
Rail congestion from oil boom blamed for high electricity costs
(Source: The Hill, December 19, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Analysts are blaming railroads’ newfound congestion from the oil boom for difficulties in moving coal, leading to higher electricity costs. Utilities that use coal say that railroads dealing with oil from places...
Rail congestion from oil boom blamed for high electricity costs
(Source: The Hill, December 19, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Analysts are blaming railroads’ newfound congestion from the oil boom for difficulties in moving coal, leading to higher electricity costs. Utilities that use coal say that railroads dealing with oil from places...
New Orleans loses lopsided court fight with Amtrak over ‘prison’ fence
(Source: The Times-Picayune, December 17, 2014) NEW ORLEANS, La. — An attempt by New Orleans officials to block Amtrak from building a chain fence along a stretch of boulevard in the heart of the city has failed, though the passenger-train company won't top it with...
