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Canadian railways, crude shippers weigh in on changes to liability rules after Lac-Megantic
(Source: Canadian Press, May 19, 2014) CALGARY, Alberta — Railway operators and the petroleum industry have weighed in on how they think the risks of shipping dangerous goods by rail ought to be divvied up -- and it's clear the two aren't on the same page. Full story:...
Minnesota imposes safety fee on railroads, oil pipeline companies
(Source: Associated Press, May 20, 2014) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — In the wake of fiery derailments in Canada and North Dakota, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday signed into law a measure requiring railroad and oil pipeline companies operating in the state to help pay...
PTC update: Freight railroads, FCC agree to resolve issues involving previously constructed facilities
(Source: Railway Age, May 20, 2014) NEW YORK — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced yesterday that it had entered into an agreement with the seven Class I railroads to address the pre-May 31, 2013, construction of positive train control (PTC)...
Second Presidential Emergency Board backs unions on wages in LIRR labor talks
(Source: Associated Press, May 21, 2014) NEW YORK — A White House-appointed mediation panel has rejected an MTA proposal for a Long Island Rail Road union contract, the second time a board appointed by President Barack Obama has sided with the union. Newsday reports...
OSHA orders BNSF to reinstate 2 workers, provide back pay
(Source: Associated Press, May 20, 2014) HELENA, Mont. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered BNSF Railway to reinstate workers in Montana and Wyoming, with back pay, after an agency investigation determined the employees were illegally fired...
Virginia considering second Lynchburg-D.C. Amtrak route
(Source: News & Advance, May 18, 2014) LYNCHBURG, Va. — The state of Virginia is in preliminary discussions about adding a second daily train from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C. Full story: News & Advance
Texas Supreme Court: Veterans parade train wreck trial to stay in Midland
(Source: Midland Reporter-Telegram, May 18, 2014) MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court upheld on Thursday a Court of Appeals’ mandate to keep the Nov. 15, 2012, train wreck trial in Midland. Full story: www.mrt.com
Gov. Brown doubles down on California high-speed rail amid calls for restraint
(Source: San Francisco Chronicle, May 17, 2014) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Preparing for looming budget battles with the Democratic-controlled Legislature, Gov. Jerry Brown warned Friday that lawmakers must balance "desire and need" for expensive social programs - even...
Opinion: Paul Ryan takes a stab at killing passenger rail
(Source: The Capital Times, May 19, 2014) MADISON, Wisc. — What is it about today's Republican politicians and passenger rail? Full story: The Capital Times
Growing pains as BNSF Railway beefs up service
(Source: Bismarck Tribune, May 19, 2014) ROSS, N.D. — The small incorporated hamlet of Ross is squeezed by one of North Dakota’s busiest highways on one side and railroad line on the other. In between U.S. Highway 2 and the BNSF Railway is just enough room for a few...
