BLET News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Daily Headlines
Canadian National train derails in Saskatchewan; two cars of petroleum distillate on fire
(Source: Reuters, October 7, 2014) NEW YORK — A freight train derailed in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan on Tuesday, setting two cars carrying petroleum distillate on fire, Canadian National Railway Co said. Full story: Reuters
Canadian rail companies fight new rules to prevent crew fatigue
(Source: CBC News, October 7, 2014) OTTAWA — Canada’s major freight rail companies are fighting moves by the federal transportation regulator to curb “extreme fatigue” among railway engineers, a CBC News investigation has found. Full story: CBC News
Downeaster offers $5 fares for leaf peepers
(Source: Seacoast Online, October 6, 2014) PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Beginning on Monday, Oct. 6, the Amtrak Downeaster is offering weekday (Monday through Friday) $5 one-way adult fares for travel between Exeter and Brunswick, Maine or point’s in-between for a limited time...
Teamsters urge Zuckerberg, Loop Trans. to recognize Facebook bus drivers’ union
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 6, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rome Aloise, International Vice President and President of Teamsters Local 853 in San Leandro, Calif., wrote a letter to Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg last...
Merced approves matching funds for California high-speed rail grant
(Source: Merced Sun Star, October 6, 2014) FRESNO, Calif. — Merced City Council decided on Monday to put $200,000 in matching funds toward the 2013 High-Speed Rail Planning Grant, which will begin plans for the stop near downtown Merced. Full story: Fresno Bee
NJ Governor Christie defends pulling plug on tunnel project
(Source: Associated Press, October 7, 2014) TRUMBULL, Conn. — Gov. Chris Christie is again defending his decision to pull the plug on a Hudson River tunnel project after Amtrak warned its existing tunnels are in desperate need of repairs. Full story: www.philly.com
Amtrak’s new wheels hit the rails
(Source: Railway Age, October 7, 2014) NEW YORK — While Amtrak's newest locomotives and rolling stock have finally begun to arrive on the property, suppliers and other Amtrak supporters say more is needed. Full story: Railway Age
Railroad demands are tying up Minnesota farmers
(Source: MPR News, October 6, 2014) MADELIA, Minn. — With a record harvest expected this year, demand for grain shipping is likely to be high, and Midwestern farmers are wondering whether ongoing railroad delays will eat into their income. Full story:...
New TSB rules would not have prevented Lac-Megantic disaster, says CP Rail head
(Source: Globe and Mail, October 3, 2014) TORONTO — Regulators have “overreacted” to the fatal derailment in Lac-Mégantic by imposing needless regulations on the rail industry, says Hunter Harrison, chief executive officer of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Full story:...
CP Rail sees profit doubling with longer trains
(Source: Bloomberg, October 2, 2014) WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) plans to more than double profit in four years as Chief Executive Officer Hunter Harrison seeks to improve efficiency by running longer and faster trains at Canada’s...
