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All buildings in Lac-Megantic disaster zone will be demolished
(Source: Toronto Sun, October 30, 2014) LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec — The town of Lac-Megantic, Que., devastated by a deadly freight-train explosion last year, has announced that all remaining buildings in the downtown disaster zone will be demolished. Full story: Toronto...
More than 750 people turn out in Seattle for meeting on oil train study
(Source: Seattle Times, October 31, 2014) SEATTLE, Wash. — State officials are proposing more funding and more regulatory authority to step up oversight of the surging numbers of oil trains carrying crude through Washington, and to better prepare for any possible...
Federal inspector general to audit transport of crude by rail
(Source: Southtown Star, October 30, 2014) CHICAGO — A federal inspector general is launching an audit of whether hazardous materials are being carried safely over the nation’s rails — including highly volatile Bakken crude that travels through the Chicago area. Full...
Rail delays put East Coast refining in jeopardy
(Source: Energy Wire (E&E Publishing), October 30, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rail delays are chipping away at a crude "life line" for East Coast refiners, according to Monroe Energy LLC, a refining subsidiary of Delta Air Lines Inc. Full story: www.eenews.net
BNSF’s shale focus blunts ports’ comeback bid
(Source: Bloomberg, October 30, 2014) SEATTLE — Seattle and Tacoma are being stymied in their push to regain market share from Canada as railcars destined for the harbors sit idle on tracks across the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Full story: Bloomberg
Three firms bid on second phase of California high-speed rail
(Source: Associated Press, October 30, 2014) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three firms are bidding to build the second leg of California’s $68 billion high-speed rail system, which will run from Fresno to Bakersfield. Full story: CBS Sacramento
Midwest high-speed rail plans could mean jobs, supporter says
(Source: Nwitimes.com, October 30, 2014) GARY, Ind. — Region residents Thursday heard about an ambitious passenger rail plan that could cut Amtrak's travel time between Chicago and Detroit by two hours and could affect Northwest Indiana communities for better and for...
Ottawa to toughen train handbrake rules after Lac-Megantic
(Source: Bloomberg, October 29, 2014) OTTAWA — Canada’s government is increasing oversight of the country’s railways and will toughen handbrake rules to bolster security. Full story and video: www.bnn.com
AAR: Third highest intermodal week in U.S. history for week ending October 25
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, October 30, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported increased U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Oct. 25, 2014 with 307,348 total carloads, up 3.5 percent compared...
Oil train wreck would be challenge, Spokane deputy fire chief testifies
(Source: The Spokesman-Review, October 29, 2014) SPOKANE, Wash. — If an oil train exploded in the Spokane metro area, local emergency responders would evacuate the area, a deputy fire chief told state officials Tuesday night. Full story: The Spokesman-Review
