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North Idaho oil train risks to be assessed under grant
(Source: The Spokesman-Review, December 18, 2014) SPOKANE, Wash. — North Idaho governments will use a $36,000 federal grant to update their emergency preparedness plans to address the growing number of oil trains rumbling through their communities. Full story: The...
Ackman concedes oil plunge will hit Canadian Pacific Railway
(Source: Globe and Mail, December 17, 2014) TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. director Bill Ackman says the plunge in oil prices that has hit the company’s share price will dampen growth at the Calgary-based company. Full story: Globe and Mail
Ackman concedes oil plunge will hit Canadian Pacific Railway
(Source: Globe and Mail, December 17, 2014) TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. director Bill Ackman says the plunge in oil prices that has hit the company’s share price will dampen growth at the Calgary-based company. Full story: Globe and Mail
Schumer wants feds to move on crude oil train rules
(Source: The Journal News, December 17, 2014) NEW YORK — Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on a federal agency to expedite its review process for approving rules to transport crude oil by rail and wants a deadline to phase out "outdated" tank cars within two years. Full...
Schumer wants feds to move on crude oil train rules
(Source: The Journal News, December 17, 2014) NEW YORK — Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on a federal agency to expedite its review process for approving rules to transport crude oil by rail and wants a deadline to phase out "outdated" tank cars within two years. Full...
BNSF focused on sustaining velocity, continued investment in infrastructure
(Source: Farm & Rance Guide, December 17, 2014) MANDAN, N.D. — After dealing with the backlash of not meeting their customers' expectations during the past year, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad feels that recent investments in their infrastructure will help...
BNSF focused on sustaining velocity, continued investment in infrastructure
(Source: Farm & Rance Guide, December 17, 2014) MANDAN, N.D. — After dealing with the backlash of not meeting their customers' expectations during the past year, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad feels that recent investments in their infrastructure will help...
Opinion: We owe it to our grandchildren to make sure California high-speed rail gets done right
(Source: Los Angeles Times opinion column by Ted Rall, December 18, 2014) LOS ANGELES — We drive on freeways that past generations conceived and paid for not only with their tax dollars, but with years and years of loud, dirty construction. This is the part where we...
Opinion: We owe it to our grandchildren to make sure California high-speed rail gets done right
(Source: Los Angeles Times opinion column by Ted Rall, December 18, 2014) LOS ANGELES — We drive on freeways that past generations conceived and paid for not only with their tax dollars, but with years and years of loud, dirty construction. This is the part where we...
Amtrak, Indiana DOT still negotiating the future of Indiana passenger rail
(Source: The Exponent, December 16, 2014) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For months, Amtrak, along with other possible competitors, has been in negotiations with Indiana's Department of Transportation concerning the continued operation of the Hoosier State Line past the...
