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MTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak and PATH plan for latest winter storm
(Source: ABC New York, February 13, 2014) NEW YORK -- The latest winter nor'easter is creating hazardous travel conditions around the Tri-state area, and drivers are being urged to use caution and use mass transit wherever possible. Full story and video: ABC New York
Canadian National raises rates for using older oil tank cars
(Source: Reuters, February 12, 2014) CALGARY -- Canadian National Railway is charging shippers more to transport crude oil in older tank cars, one of the first signs that rail operators are actively discouraging use of the type of cars involved in several dramatic...
Peter Cooper, inventor of “Tom Thumb” locomotive, had an eye for opportunity
(Source: The Tennessean, February 11, 2014) NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Cooper built the Tom Thumb, the first locomotive built in America, to show investors and potential customers that railroads could be a successful business venture. Full story: The Tennessean
Cuts in luxuries may save Colorado Southwest Chief, Amtrak says
(Source: Denver Post, February 11, 2014) DENVER, Colo. -- Scaling back on complimentary wine-and-cheese receptions could help save the Southwest Chief. At least that's the hope of politicians trying to stop the Amtrak passenger train service from dumping stops in...
Records show scope of new CSX rail yard in Kentucky
(Source: Kentucky New Era, February 11, 2014) HOPKINSILLE, Ky. -- According to documents filed with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the site will be approximately 280 acres. The train inspection yard will be west of the existing CSX tracks in Christian County and...
Metra’s cold performance steams lawmakers
(Source: Chicago Tribune, February 11, 2014) CHICAGO -- Metra's chief officer went before state lawmakers promising that everything possible would be done to prevent a repeat of last month's service collapse and poor communication with riders. Full story: Chicago...
Minnesota bill would protect towns against oil derailments
(Source: Associated Press, February 12, 2014) ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Recent explosive train derailments involving North Dakota crude have a pair of Minnesota lawmakers proposing steps to safeguard the state's towns and cities. Rep. Frank Hornstein and Sen. Scott Dibble,...
Albany community leaders want oil train shipment review
(Source: Associated Press, February 12, 2014) ALBANY, N.Y. -- Albany community leaders and environmental groups are calling for an environmental impact and public safety review of crude oil shipments by rail across New York state. Full story: www.seattlepi.com
Minnesota fire crews ‘ill-prepared’ for any oil train catastrophe
(Source: Star Tribune, February 11, 2014) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Six trains with 100 or more crude oil tank cars pass through the Twin Cities every day, and if one of them wrecks, state and local emergency responders don’t have the equipment needed to put out a...
Fort Wayne city council backs high-speed rail study with cash
(Source: Journal Gazette, February 11, 2014) FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Once again, the City Council has voted to support a study needed to bring high-speed passenger rail to the city, but this time council members backed it up with cash. The council voted unanimously...
