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BNSF operates first unit train for new TransCold Express service
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 10, 2014) On June 4, the first BNSF Railway Co. unit train departed from Wilmington, Ill., to officially launch the TransCold Express. A hub-to-hub refrigerated box-car service provided by McKay TransCold and operated by BNSF,...
As oil by rail set to skyrocket in California, state behind on spill response capabilities
(Source: Reuters, June 10, 2014) SAN FRANCISCO — California needs more safety inspections, better emergency response capabilities, and more information about how much oil is expected to be transported by rail given the surge in crude oil shipments, a government report...
With a BLET engineer, safety train comes through Knoxville to raise awareness
(Source: WBIR, June 10, 2014. BLET Editor's Note: Bill Clevenger is a member of BLET Division 239 in Knoxville, Tenn.) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Operation Lifesaver and Norfolk Southern are hoping to increase awareness about train safety this week on their Appalachian...
Connecticut governor demands federal funds to fix Metro-North bridge
(Source: Connecticut Post, June 11, 2014) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Left with few options, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is rallying the support of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and other entities to help press the federal government for money to replace a 118-year-old...
House Republications again take aim at California high-speed rail
(Source: McClatchy News Service, June 10, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional Republicans this week are trying to drive another spike, or two, into the heart of California’s high-speed rail program. Daring a presidential veto, GOP lawmakers are deploying a Fiscal...
House approves transportation measure that shortchanges Amtrak
(Source: Associated Press, June 10, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The GOP-controlled House on Tuesday passed a huge bill providing money for transportation and housing programs despite protests from Democrats that the $105 billion measure shortchanges transit projects,...
Hoffa calls on House of Representatives to protect highway safety
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 9, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to U.S. House of Representatives members sent today, Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa denounced two potential floor amendments to the Transportation...
SEPTA strike looms amid contract talks
(Source: Delaware County Daily Times, June 10, 2014) PHILADELPHIA — Regular riders of regional rails may very well be looking for another way to get where they normally go beginning as early as 12:01 a.m. Saturday. With the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and...
SEPTA, unions to meet with federal mediator to avoid Regional Rail strike
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 10, 2014) PHILADELPHIA — In a last-ditch effort to avert a commuter rail strike, a federal mediator will meet Friday with SEPTA officials and leaders of two railroad unions. The National Mediation Board has asked the two sides to...
Portland-area neighborhood buys a drone, plans to spy on Union Pacific and developers
(Source: The Oregonian, June 9, 2014) PORTLAND, Ore. — There's a running joke in the Eastmoreland Neighborhood Association that particularly vigilant members are nicknamed "flying monkeys" -- as in the creatures from The Wizard of Oz -- for their ability to incite...
