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As rail traffic jam persists, U.S. power plants look to roads, rivers
(Source: Reuters, August 28, 2014) NEW YORK — U.S. coal-burning power utilities are being forced to turn to barges and more expensive trucks to move coal, desperate to shore up stockpiles left dangerously low by the widespread bottlenecks on rail networks. The shift...
Lawyers, union want charges dropped against railway employees in Lac-Megantic disaster
(Source: Canadian Press, August 29, 2014) MONTREAL — The union and lawyers representing two railway employees accused in the Lac-Megantic disaster are urging the Crown to drop the charges in light of recent findings by the Transportation Safety Board. Full story:...
Oil by rail up 9 percent as U.S. oil production hits 8.5 million barrels a day
(Source: USA Today, August 29, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid a boom in U.S. oil production, the amount of crude oil and refined petroleum products moved by rail continues to climb. Full story: USA Today
NTSB’s Michael Flanigon: Investigating train accidents
(Source: Washington Post, August 28, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michael Flanigon says his life has been preoccupied by train wrecks. As a railroad investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Flanigon oversees the teams that go to the scene of train...
City of Hermann to cut ribbon on new Amtrak station
(Source: Emissourian.com, August 27, 2014 6:32 pm HERMANN, Mo. — A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of a new Amtrak station in Hermann will take place Friday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. The Missouri River Runner train scheduled to arrive in Hermann at 10:49 a.m. that...
Port of Vancouver to rent rail cars in deal with North Dakota
(Source: The Columbian, August 27, 2014) COLUMBIA, Wash. — Aiming to boost trade between North Dakota and the Pacific Rim, the Port of Vancouver has launched a new venture of leasing rail cars to move agricultural products to the West Coast. Full story: The...
Amtrak officials have many options for Susquehanna rail bridge
(Source: Baltimore Sun, August 27, 2014) BALTIMORE, Md. — A lengthy process remains ahead for Amtrak officials as they work with community leaders on both sides of the Susquehanna River to determine whether to replace or rehabilitate the 108-year-old rail bridge over...
Mining company lawsuit against UP gets a boost
(Source: Coeur d'Alene Press, August 28, 2014) COEUR d'ALENE — The mining company Asarco has won an appeal in a U.S. District Court ruling that dismissed its lawsuit against Union Pacific railroad. Full story: Coeur d'Alene Press
Mexico to increase railroad surveillance in hopes of deterring immigrants
(Source: Associated Press, August 26, 2014) MEXICO CITY — A Mexican federal official says the government plans to improve railway surveillance and increase the speed of northbound trains in hopes of deterring Central American migrants from riding on top of freight...
Metro-North needs better safety culture, panel says
(Source: Journal News, August 28, 2014) NEW YORK — Metro-North Railroad needs a stronger safety culture, and suffers from tension between departments as crews who maintain the tracks vie for track time with those who keep the trains running, a panel of transportation...
