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Panama Canal turns 100 as expansion hits snags
(Source: Associated Press, August 14, 2014) PANAMA CITY — It was supposed to be a grand celebration of the engineering triumph that forged a nation. Instead, the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal's opening Friday is being marred by doubts about the country's...
39th annual Teamsters National Black Caucus commences in Philadelphia
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 14, 2014) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — This year’s Teamsters National Black Caucus (TNBC) kicked off its educational conference and banquet in downtown Philadelphia with hundreds of Teamsters from all over...
Slow pace of rail recovery stirs fear of future woes
(Source: Reuters, August 15, 2014) TORONTO — More than eight months after an extreme winter began snarling North American rail traffic, a Reuters analysis of industry data shows delays lingering, raising the risk of a second winter of chaos on the rails. Across the...
CSX welcomes singer Amy Grant on board 72nd Santa Train
(Source: TriCities.com, August 13, 2014) KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Officials with CSX announced Wednesday that six-time Grammy award winner Amy Grant will be the celebrity guest on board the 72nd Annual Santa Train this November. Full story: www.tricities.com
Survey: Wisconsin residents want more passenger rail
(Source: The Cap Times, August 12, 2014) MADISON, Wisc. — Half of Wisconsin residents want to see more passenger rail service in the state and nearly that amount thinks the state doesn't spend enough on transportation, according to a recent survey on rail issues. Full...
Sen. Schumer says CSX CEO commits to solving garbage train stench problem in Depew
(Source: Buffalo News, August 13, 2014) BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sen. Charles E. Schumer said Wednesday he has secured a personal commitment from the head of the CSX rail company to take steps to end a long, foul-smelling nightmare for Depew residents. Full story: Buffalo...
NJ Gov. Christie taps into anger at NJ Transit; exchanges tweets with angry riders
(Source: The Record, August 13, 2014) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — It started with angry NJ Transit riders tweeting pictures and complaints to Governor Christie on Friday night. “You have no clue what’s going on in Penn Station right now, do you?” @Drift22 said. “Delays due...
Watco begins operating Blue Ridge Southern on former NS tracks in N.C.
(Source: Hendersonville Lightning, August 12, 2014) HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The new owners of the Hendersonville-to-Brevard rail line have made no commitment yet on using the rail line, which advocates of the Ecusta Trail hope would be converted into a biking and...
Big issues facing farmers at harvest need addressing
(Source: Farm and Ranch Guide, August 14, 2014) MANDAN, N.D. — With harvest just around the corner, or even beginning in some areas, a couple big issues are causing major concern for the region’s farmers. Full story: Farm and Ranch Guide
Editorial: More public info needed on Jersey’s oil trains
(Source: The Record, August 13, 2014 BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — It's the responsibility of state officials to tell the public all they know about massive oil trains rumbling through northern New Jersey, including 11 towns in Bergen County. That's not happening and it's...
