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Bullet train funding is bargaining chip in California budget debate
(Source: Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2014) LOS ANGELES — California Governor Jerry Brown faces a challenge as he tries to secure new funding from pollution fees to keep the state's high-speed rail project rolling. His effort is emerging as one of the most hotly...
KCS marks longest-ever ‘A-Max’ unit train
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 30, 2014) On May 12, a unique Kansas City Southern unit train rolled through Knoche Yard in Kansas City, Mo., on its way from Toledo, Ohio, to Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. The 48-car, 6,960-foot-long train marked the first time that...
Former DOT Secretary LaHood discusses high-speed rail, Congress and Obama
(Source: Sacramento Bee, June 1, 2014) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Bee’s editorial board met with Ray LaHood, who spent 14 years in Congress before joining President Barack Obama’s administration in 2009 as transportation secretary. A senior policy adviser at the...
Final Illinois construction begins for 110 mph trains
(Source: State Journal-Register, June 1, 2014) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Amtrak passenger trains should be running at speeds up to 110 mph between Carlinville and Joliet in 2015, based on the latest update of high-speed rail construction from the Illinois Department of...
As late comer, Shell oil by rail plan faces extra scrutiny
(Source: Reuters, May 30, 2014) ANACORTES, Wash. — When Tesoro Corp pioneered moving crude by rail to its Washington state refinery in 2012, it encountered little community opposition. The same goes for early adopters BP Plc and Phillips 66. But Royal Dutch Shell may...
Editorial: Industry should take the lead on oil safety
(Source: Bismarck Tribune, June 1, 2014) BISMARCK, N.D. — Companies operating in western North Dakota’s oil patch must be leaders in safety. It is in the best interest of the citizens of North Dakota; it is the best interest of the workers in the oil fields and it is...
Stuck Metro-North bridge near site of one of deadliest rail accidents in U.S.
(Source: Connecticut Post, May 29, 2014) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It was one of the deadliest train wrecks in U.S. history and it happened at the same location where a Norwalk railroad bridge became stuck Thursday morning. The deadly accident happened more than 150 years...
Deb Miller designated Vice Chairman of Surface Transportation Board
(Source: Surface Transportation Board press release, May 27, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Surface Transportation Board Chairman Daniel R. Elliott III announced today that Board Member Deb Miller has been designated as the agency's Vice Chairman. She succeeds Ann D....
Senator Franken calls for improved rural rail service
(Source: Albert Lea Tribune, May 29, 2014) ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Area agricultural leaders shared their concerns with U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Wednesday about the effects poor rail service is having on their industry. Meeting at the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of...
Metro-North tries to ease crowding on New Haven Line
(Source: Journal News, May 29, 2014) NEW YORK — While the railroad has been working to improve its on-time performance, some riders have also been complaining about crowding, which has worsened. Metro-North numbers suggest that the problem especially affects the New...
