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‘Bomb’ by train tracks was cell phone, smoke detector
(Source: Manteca Bulletin, February 13, 2014) MANTECA, Calif. --Instead of a bomb placed near railroad tracks yesterday, explosive experts found a cell phone attached to a cord and a smoke detector with a dying battery. Full story: Manteca Bulletin
MMA Railway had repeated brake violations on the books
(Source: CBC News, February 12, 2014) MONTREAL -- Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway Ltd. (MM&A) had been the subject of repeated infraction notices for violations of the rules surrounding the securing of trains for years before the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, but...
Editorial: BNSF Railway needs to get up to speed on ag shipments
(Source: Bismarck Tribune, February 13, 2014) BISMARCK, N.D. -- One of the unexpected consequences of shipping larger and larger volumes of sweet Bakken crude from North Dakota has been delayed passenger service in Seattle, St. Paul and Chicago, as well as forcing...
Opinion: Citizens should know when hazardous materials are on trains
(Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette opinion column by Fred Millar, February 12, 2014) PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Pittsburgh has more reason than many U.S. cities to demand transparency about whether the railroads already route their most dangerous cargoes in or near the city....
Cleanup at Casselton oil train crash site to last until summer
(Source: Associated Press, February 13, 2014) BISMARCK, N.D. -- A state health official says cleanup will continue until summer of an oil train the derailment that occurred on the outskirts of Casselton. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
Minnesota legislators push for better oil transport disaster response
(Source: Star Tribune, February 12, 2014) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota legislative leaders Wednesday proposed beefing up the state’s capacity to respond to crude oil accidents — and to make railroads and pipeline companies pay for it. Full story: Star Tribune
Train carrying crude oil derails in Western Pa.
(Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 13, 2014) PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- At least five cars of a freight train derailed this morning in Vandergrift, striking a building that houses a specialty metals firm, authorities said. Full story: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Map shows how crude by rail shipments have exploded in the last three years
(Source: Scientific American, February 12, 2014) A map created by Scientific American shows how many railroad loading and unloading terminals for crude oil shipments have been created since 2010. Full story and map: Scientific American
Opinion: Don’t give up on the bullet train, California
(Source: Los Angeles Times opinion column by Tom Zoellner, February 13, 2014) LOS ANGELES -- Who doesn't love a train? Who cannot fail to be seduced by the most appealing vehicle in human history — the rail-induced sensuality of "Brief Encounter," the desperate...
NJ Transit running behind schedule due to snow
(Source: Star-Ledger, February 13, 2014) NEWARK, N.J. -- The snowstorm over most of the Garden State this morning is slowing NJ Transit trains, the agency said on its website. Trains were running just 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule as of 6 a.m. Full story:...
