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Opinion: Don’t be quick to bash rail, an engine of the economy
(Source: Seattle Times opinion column by Phillip J. Romero, November 21, 2014) SEATTLE — It's ironic that our 21st century economy could not exist without an often maligned or ignored 19th century industry. But this industry, freight rail, is in the cross hairs of...
Opinion: Don’t be quick to bash rail, an engine of the economy
(Source: Seattle Times opinion column by Phillip J. Romero, November 21, 2014) SEATTLE — It's ironic that our 21st century economy could not exist without an often maligned or ignored 19th century industry. But this industry, freight rail, is in the cross hairs of...
BNSF says new testing and maintenance underway near Casselton
(Source: Associated Press, November 24, 2014) FARGO, N.D. — A BNSF Railway official says new safety testing and maintenance has begun on a stretch near Casselton where there have been five train accidents in the last decade. Full story: KFGO.com
BNSF says new testing and maintenance underway near Casselton
(Source: Associated Press, November 24, 2014) FARGO, N.D. — A BNSF Railway official says new safety testing and maintenance has begun on a stretch near Casselton where there have been five train accidents in the last decade. Full story: KFGO.com
Railroads sound alarm ahead of Chicago gridlock
(Source: Bloomberg Businessweek, November 25, 2014) CHICAGO — With last week’s 7 feet of snow in upstate New York heralding an early winter, railroads crisscrossing Chicago are rushing to open 24-hour command centers, install heaters to keep switches from freezing,...
Railroads sound alarm ahead of Chicago gridlock
(Source: Bloomberg Businessweek, November 25, 2014) CHICAGO — With last week’s 7 feet of snow in upstate New York heralding an early winter, railroads crisscrossing Chicago are rushing to open 24-hour command centers, install heaters to keep switches from freezing,...
Amtrak delivers strong FY 2014 financial results
(Source: Amtrak press release, November 25, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Amtrak reported unaudited record revenue totaling approximately $3.2 billion for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2014, representing the fifth consecutive year of revenue growth, and the...
Amtrak delivers strong FY 2014 financial results
(Source: Amtrak press release, November 25, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Amtrak reported unaudited record revenue totaling approximately $3.2 billion for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2014, representing the fifth consecutive year of revenue growth, and the...
BLET: Overworked engineers putting SEPTA passengers at risk
(Source: NBC Philadelphia, November 24, 2014) PHILADELPHIA — With one of the busiest travel days of the year on the horizon, SEPTA Union leaders are warning that some engineers are working too many hours, putting riders in danger. Full story: NBC Philadelphia
BLET: Overworked engineers putting SEPTA passengers at risk
(Source: NBC Philadelphia, November 24, 2014) PHILADELPHIA — With one of the busiest travel days of the year on the horizon, SEPTA Union leaders are warning that some engineers are working too many hours, putting riders in danger. Full story: NBC Philadelphia
