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Three new vehicles stolen from BNSF Railway lot in Memphis
(Source: Television station WREG, November 4, 2014) MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three new vehicles were stolen from a Memphis distribution center, and police say it was an inside job. Full story: www.wreg.com
Devils Lake, BNSF reach deal on train speeds
(Source: Associated Press, November 5, 2014) DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Train speeds were to begin increasing through Devils Lake on Wednesday under a deal between the city and BNSF Railway that also calls for safety upgrades. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
Opinion: New York state proactive on oil trains
(Source: Albany Times Union, November 4, 2014) ALBANY, N.Y. — The unprecedented boom in crude oil transport by rail throughout the United States, and through the Port of Albany in particular, has heightened fears that derailments and accidental releases could...
NTSB issues preliminary report on tourist train accident in western Arkansas
(Source: News On 6, November 4, 2014) TULSA, Okla. — The conductor on an Arkansas & Missouri rescue locomotive going to assist a stalled excursion train on October 16, 2014 in western Arkansas jumped just before it slammed head-on into the disabled train, according to...
High-speed rail meetings planned in Virginia
(Source: Associated Press, November 5, 2014) RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Public Transportation is holding public meetings as part of the process for developing a high-speed rail corridor. Full story: Richmond Times Dispatch
TCU clerks unanimously ratify new contract with Pan Am Railways
(Source: Transportation Communications Union press release, November 2, 2014) ROCKVILLE, Md. — TCU Clerical employees on Pan Am Railways have voted unanimously to ratify a new contract. The new deal delivers 12% in wage increases over its four year term. TCU Carmen...
Federal Highway Administration approves construction alternative for CSX’s Virginia Avenue tunnel project
(Source: CSX press release, November 4, 2014) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Federal Highway Administration has approved a preferred construction alternative for CSX’s Virginia Avenue Tunnel project, enabling CSX to complete the tunnel’s design and initiate the construction...
Regional railroads report backlog improvement, but industry skeptical
(Source: Forum News Service, November 4, 2014) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Regional farm group officials welcome more detailed railroad reporting that shows dwell times for grain cars versus oil and other industries, but say it's too soon to know whether that will translate...
Railroads slow to deliver needed coal, Minnesota electric utilities say
(Source: MPR News, November 4, 2014) MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota utilities say railroads are not catching up on coal deliveries to power plants and they want federal regulators to force railroads to meet the demand for coal. Full story: www.mprnews.org
220 mph trains? FRA seeks input on rail upgrades
(Source: The Journal News, November 4, 2014) NEW YORK — Could trains running from New York to Washington or Boston reach 220 mph? Or should railroads focus on modest improvements to existing rail service? The Federal Railroad Administration will hold a series of nine...
