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Engineer trainee praised for actions after North Dakota derailment
(Source: Associated Press, February 11, 2014) BISMARCK, N.D. -- An engineer in training with BNSF Railway has been praised on the U.S. Senate floor for his actions following the derailment of an oil train on the outskirts of Casselton. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says Geoff...
North Dakota lawmakers updated on cleanup of more than 40,000 gallons of oil from Casselton derailment, crash
(Source: The Forum, February 11, 2014) BISMARCK, N.D. -- Lawmakers were updated Tuesday on the cleanup of more than 400,000 gallons of oil that spilled Dec. 30 near Casselton when a BNSF train carrying soybeans derailed and was struck by an oncoming train hauling...
BNSF to add trains and crews to address North Dakota delays
(Source: Associated Press, February 11, 2014) BISMARCK, N.D. -- BNSF Railway Co. has promised to add more locomotives and crews in an effort to address delays in Amtrak service and agricultural product shipping in North Dakota, the state’s congressional delegation...
California’s new high-speed rail business plan gets first public airing
(Source: Fresno Bee, February 11, 2014) FRESNO, Calif. -- The latest business plan for California's embattled high-speed train project endured its first volley of slings and arrows Tuesday when a draft of the document was presented to the state's High-Speed Rail...
Amtrak suspends service in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions ahead of storm
(Source: ABC Philadelphia, February 11, 2014) PHILADELPHIA -- Amtrak announced Tuesday that it will suspend service for the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions due to the impending winter storm. Full story: www.6abc.com
Big Boy locomotive restoration could take 3 to 5 years
(Source: Associated Press, February 10, 2014) CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Train enthusiasts are hoping an enormous Union Pacific steam locomotive arrives in Cheyenne in time for Depot Days in May, when the railroad opens its facilities to the public. Full story: www.kulr8.com
Amtrak expands Wi-Fi on Midwest trains
(Source: State Journal-Register, February 10, 2014) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- High-speed, wireless Internet is now available on eight Amtrak routes in the Midwest, including in Illinois. The expansion launched Monday includes four daily, Lincoln Service trains that stop in...
Norfolk Southern Vice President Hixon gets $2 million from stock sale
(Source: Ticker Report, February 10, 2014) NEW YORK -- Norfolk Southern Corp. VP James A. Hixon unloaded 21,983 shares of Norfolk Southern Corp. stock on the open market in a transaction dated Friday, February 7. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.05, for...
Public input wanted for Calgary to Edmonton high-speed train
(Source: Canadian Press, February 10, 2014) CALGARY -- The Alberta government is seeking input on the possibility of high-speed passenger rail service between Edmonton and Calgary. Public meetings have been scheduled in Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton toward the end of...
Canadian Pacific cleaning up oil on waterways, trout streams
(Source: LaCrosse Tribune, February 11, 2014) WINONA, Minn. -- Canadian Pacific railway and state officials continue to monitor and clean up the stretch of railroad affected by last week’s spill of more than 12,000 gallons of crude oil. Full story: LaCrosse Tribune
