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Hoffa makes final get out the vote push at work sites around Detroit
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 3, 2014) DETROIT — Teamster General President Jim Hoffa pounded the pavement today across the Detroit metro area, encouraging hundreds of members to exercise their right to vote in tomorrow's...
Stopped trains more than a hassle when rural emergency crews are forced to detour
(Source: The Journal Gazette, November 2, 2014) FOR WAYNE, Ind. — The first call came about 7 a.m. to the Noble County Sheriff’s Department. A train was blocking a rural crossing. Seven hours later, the train hadn’t moved. The crew had maxed out its hours and had to...
Railroads a key piece of South Dakota’s 125th birthday
(Source: Rapid City Journal, November 2, 2014) RAPID CITY, S.D. — When the Dakota territories entered the union more than a century ago, the railroad systems that ran through the region were absolutely crucial to its settlement. Railroads provided a safe and reliable...
New oil train safety rules divide rail industry
(Source: National Geographic, November 1, 2014) NEW YORK — Many railroad companies want more time to retrofit cars in the U.S. and Canada, but some are forging ahead. Full story: National Geographic
Extra helpings of Amtrak trains for Thanksgiving travel in Michigan
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), November 1, 2014) CHICAGO and LANSING — In anticipation of its busiest travel week of the year, Amtrak is adding 18 more trains to its schedule to operate between Chicago and Michigan destinations during the Thanksgiving holiday...
Texas bullet train routes unveiled, but opposition surfaces
(Source: Forth Worth Star-Telegram, November 1, 2014) FORT WORTH, Texas — A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Dallas to Houston has encountered its first organized opposition, and it’s coming from a politically active group that formed more than six years ago...
UP appears to be grabbing intermodal share from BNSF
(Source: Journal of Commerce, October 31, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Journal of Commerce reports that the Union Pacific Railroad appears to be snagging intermodal market share from its arch rival BNSF Railway. Full story: www.joc.com
Genesee & Wyoming reports results for 3Q 2014
(Source: Genesee & Wyoming press release, October 31, 2014) DARIEN, Conn. — Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) announced third-quarter operating revenue on October 31, 2014. Third Quarter 2014 Highlights • Total operating revenues increased 7.8% to $432.5 million. •...
Upper Midwest rail delays now hitting construction industry hard
(Source: Forum News Service, November 1, 2014) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Add the local construction industry to the list of those who say their business is being hurt by delays due to congestion on the railways. The impact on local ag producers has been well-documented, but...
Class 1 railroad status reports point to continued service delays
(Source: Ethanol Producer Magazine, October 31, 2014) GRAND FORKS, N.D. — On Oct. 29, Class I railroads filed their second weekly status reports with the Surface Transportation Board. According to the STB, the reports will promote industry-wide transparency,...
