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SEPTA rail strike appears likely
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 13, 2014) PHILADELPHIA — The first Regional Rail strike in 31 years seems increasingly likely to begin Saturday morning, despite last-minute federal mediation efforts scheduled for Friday. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Lac-Megantic’s scorched, oil-soaked Jesus Christ statue gets overhaul
(Source: Canadian Press, June 11, 2014) LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec — The charred, oil-splattered Jesus Christ statue that became a symbol of the deadly Lac-Megantic derailment has undergone a facelift ahead of the disaster's first anniversary. Full story: CTV News
CSX replacing Potomac River bridge in western Maryland
(Source: Associated Press, June 12, 2014) CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is advising visitors to expect minor traffic delays near Cumberland due to the replacement of a CSX railroad bridge over the Potomac River. Full story:...
CSX wants South Carolina bridge collapse lawsuit dismissed
(Source: Associated Press, June 11, 2014) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — CSX Transportation wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the April train derailment that knocked out a bridge in Berkeley County. Full story: www.heraldonline.com
Study of aging Baltimore rail tunnel moves forward
(Source: Associated Press, June 11, 2014) BALTIMORE, Md. — Federal and state officials and Amtrak are studying ways to improve a 141-year-old tunnel that carries passenger trains through Baltimore. Full story: Washington Post
CN touts grain performance, but shippers say too little, too late
(Source: Manitoba Cooperator, June 11, 2014) WINNIPEG, Manitoba — CN Rail says it has moved a record amount of Western grain so far this crop year but shippers say that doesn’t make up for poor service earlier in the shipping season. Full story: Manitoba...
Operation Lifesaver awards grants for rail safety education and awareness campaigns in 21 states
(Source: Operation Lifesaver press release, June 11, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 11, Operation Lifesaver, Inc., in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced more than $200,000 in grants to 21 State Operation Lifesaver programs for a...
Metro-North says most safety steps completed
(Source: Associated Press, June 11, 2014) HARTFORD, Conn. — Metro-North Railroad, the nation's second-largest commuter rail system, on Wednesday released a final report on what it has done to improve safety following a series of accidents last year and said it has...
NJ Transit unveils new plan to protect equipment in severe weather
(Source: Bergen Record, June 12, 2014) BERGEN, N.J. — NJ Transit, which received a torrent of public criticism after it stored rail equipment in low-lying yards during Superstorm Sandy — a decision that resulted in $120 million in damage — has developed a new plan for...
Oil companies lobbying against California spill cleanup bill
(Source: Los Angeles Times, January 11, 2014) LOS ANGELES — A heated budget battle in Sacramento over more oil-spill protection for rivers, lakes and other inland bodies of water has prompted a last-minute lobbying blitz by formidable adversaries: the oil industry and...
