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Oregon ill-prepared for oil train spill into waterways
(Source: The Oregonian, May 8, 2014) PORTLAND, Ore. — When a CSX oil train derailed and caught fire April 30 in Lynchburg, Virginia, dumping more than 20,000 gallons of crude into the James River, the spill wasn’t controlled for hours. If a similar accident happened...
Health officials say James River is safe after CSX oil train derailment, spill
(Source: Richmond Times Dispatch, May 8, 2014) RICHMOND, Va. — If you get in the James River, you don’t have to worry about oil, state officials say. The Virginia Department of Health on Thursday lifted its recommendation that people avoid swimming and paddling in the...
AAR: Railroads report increased traffic for April and for the week
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, May 8, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported increased U.S. rail traffic for April 2014, with both carload and intermodal volume increasing compared with April...
Analysis: Latest DOT oil train safety regulations unlikely to be effective
(Source: Bloomberg Businessweek, May 8, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Knowing these trains are coming might help the local fire and police departments prepare, but unless these local emergency teams get better equipment to deal with these fires, it’s unclear how much good...
Fire in the sky: 40th anniversary of railroad bridge fire in Poughkeepsie
(Source: Poughkeepsie Journal, May 8, 2014) POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — For city firefighter Michael Marinucci, the acrid smell of the thick, black smoke that lingered over the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge was unforgettable. Roaring flames stayed mostly hidden...
Work starts on retaining wall to protect NS line in Pittsburgh
(Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 7, 2014) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Norfolk Southern Railway has begun building a retaining wall along its tracks beneath the Mount Washington hillside that gave way last month, burying the rail line. Full story: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Grant sought to study New Orleans-Orlando rail service
(Source: New Orleans Advocate, May 7, 2014) NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Southern Rail Commission has applied for a $1 million federal grant to look at the feasibility of restoring passenger train service between New Orleans and Orlando, Florida. Amtrak’s Sunset Limited,...
After 43 years, St. Paul’s Union Depot marks return of passenger trains
(Source: Pioneer Press, May 7, 2014) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Passenger trains are again rolling into St. Paul's historic Union Depot. Ramsey County leaders joined their peers from St. Paul and the state Wednesday to welcome Amtrak to their meticulously restored depot. The...
California High-Speed Rail Authority approves Fresno-Bakersfield section
(Source: KFSN-TV Fresno, May 7, 2014) FRESNO, Calif. — The second phase of the high-speed rail project, connecting Fresno to Bakersfield was approved Wednesday. The high-speed rail authority voted in Fresno to move the project forward. Full story and video: KFSN...
Railroads ordered to notify states regarding oil trains
(Source: Associated Press, May 7, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Department issued an emergency order Wednesday requiring that railroads inform state emergency management officials about the movement of large shipments of crude oil through their states...
