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Two years after Sandy, transit systems still girding for other storms
(Source: NJ Advance Media, October 29, 2014) HOBOKEN, N.J. — The winds and storm surge of Hurricane Sandy caused more than $2 billion in damage to the state’s mass transit systems, knocking trees onto tracks and transmission lines, and flooding train tunnels, stations...
Amtrak zeroing in on train delays, cites sluggish service on Chicago-Cleveland route
(Source: Plain Dealer, October 28, 2014) CLEVELAND, Ohio — Amtrak said Tuesday it's stepping up efforts to relieve rail traffic gridlock in Chicago, the effects of which it described as radiating out nationwide. Amtrak specifically cited delays of four hours or more...
Amtrak establishes blue ribbon panel to address Chicago rail gridlock
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), October 28, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak is establishing a blue ribbon panel of rail and transportation leaders to identify infrastructure and operational improvements to address the rail traffic gridlock in Chicago. The...
Amtrak ridership and revenues continue strong growth in FY 2014
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), October 27, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak posted record ticket revenues for its Fiscal Year 2014 ending Sept. 30, and achieved an increase in ridership over the prior fiscal year, reflecting strong continued demand for passenger...
Metro-North and railroad regulators are criticized on safety
(Source: New York Times, October 28, 2014) NEW YORK — Three senators and a top federal safety official delivered a blistering critique on Tuesday of the Metro-North Railroad and regulators in Washington for lapses in maintenance and oversight that led to five...
NTSB: Ineffective safety management a common theme in five recent Metro-North accidents
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, October 28, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In its investigation of five Metro-North accidents, the National Transportation Safety Board identified several recurring safety issues, including inadequate and...
BNSF ordered to pay $12K to worker disciplined for taking doctor-ordered leave
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor press release, October 28, 2014) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — BNSF Railway Co. has been found in violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act* by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA's investigation...
BNSF ordered to pay more than $225K to worker terminated after reporting injury at rail yard in Kansas City, Kan.
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor press release, October 15, 2014) KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC wrongfully terminated an employee in Kansas City after he reported an injury to his left shoulder, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's...
State, feds investigating CSX derailment near Albany
(Source: The Journal News, October 24, 2014) NEW YORK — Federal and state investigators are looking into what caused 18 cars of a freight train to derail Wednesday night at a rail yard in the Albany area. The derailment happened at CSX's Selkirk Yard. Full story:...
Iowa leaving $53 million for Amtrak service sitting on the table
(Source: Medill News Service, October 27, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the Federal Rail Administration (FRA), no decision has been made about what will happen to a $53 million grant if Iowa fails to secure matching funds. Full story: The Gazette
