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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...
STB seeks public comment on ‘safe harbor’ provision of rail fuel surcharge rules
(Source: Surface Transportation Board press release, May 29, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Transportation Board today instituted an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proceeding to provide interested persons the opportunity to comment on whether the "safe...
Union Pacific’s new rail hub opens along Mexican border in New Mexico
(Source: Associated Press, May 28, 2014) SANTA TERES, N.M. — A sprawling, $400 million railroad hub opened Wednesday in southern New Mexico with the promise of transforming the border area into an international industrial trade zone. The hub is one of the largest of...
CN sees U.S. banning DOT-111 tank cars in 3-5 years
(Source: Reuters, May 29, 2014) MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Chief Executive Claude Mongeau said on Thursday he expects U.S. regulators to phase out use of DOT-111 tank cars in three to five years, following a deadly explosion in Quebec last year. Full story:...
Indiana’s governor touts high-speed rail link
(Source: Munster Times, May 29, 2014) HAMMOND, Ind. — Gov. Mike Pence, railroad and federal officials ceremoniously tapped the first rail spikes Thursday on the $71.4 million Indiana Gateway project that will help speed freight and passenger rail through Northwest...
