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Urban train stations redeveloped as neighborhood amenities
(Source: Keystone Edge, January 30, 2014) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Even as the economy recovers, Americans are driving less. Across the country, in urban areas, we're instead choosing to walk, bike or take public transit. On a larger scale, there's strong evidence that...
Metra’s woes continue on its Union Pacific line
(Source: Chicago Tribune, January 29, 2014) CHICAGO -- For the third time in two weeks, riders on Metra’s Union Pacific-run lines have encountered serious trouble. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Sugar company CEO says rail slowdown could cost millions
(Source: Associated Press, January 29, 2014) FARGO, N.D. -- A slowdown in rail service is forcing American Crystal Sugar to cut back on production, something company officials said Wednesday could cost millions if the situation doesn’t improve. The cooperative plans...
Snow forces Norfolk coal terminal closure, Mobile terminals still shut
(Source: Platts, January 29, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Overnight snow in Virginia's Hamptons Roads region had a mixed effect on the area's three coal terminals, with wintry weather forcing the closure Wednesday of Norfolk Southern's Lambert's Point terminal. Full...
Oil train, coal export opponents not happy with industrial land expansion in Washington state
(Source: The Oregonian, January 29, 2014) PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Columbia County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to rezone 837 acres of farmland to industrial in a key battleground area for environmental groups fighting the region’s coal...
Oil shipments blocking Amtrak trains in northwest United States
(Source: The Hill, January 29, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Freight trains carrying crude oil shipments are blocking Amtrak trains in the northwest United States, according to complaints from the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP). Full story: The Hill
A tough challenge: Getting oil tankers off Philadelphia bridge
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, January 29, 2014) PHILADELPHIA -- Train derailment cleanup experts in Philadelphia are facing the question, "How to emove tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil and more than 1.8 million pounds of train cars from atop the Schuylkill...
Albany port offers parking for crude oil filled tank cars
(Source: Albany Times Union, January 29, 2014) ALBANY, N.Y. -- Albany Port District Commission officials have offered a place for Global Partners to park its Bakken crude-filled tanker cars, but haven't received a response, port General Manager Rich Hendrick said on...
New York governor promises ‘every precaution’ on oil train safety
(Source: Capital New York, January 29, 2014) ALBANY, N.Y. -- Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order on Tuesday calling on five state agencies to strengthen oversight of oil trains through New York State. Full story: Capital New York
NJ Transit scrambling to register its logos after trademarks lapsed in error
(Source: The Record, January 30, 2014) New Jersey transit is scrambling to register seven of its trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office because the passenger railroad failed to renew the marks prior to a 2012 deadline and a six-month grace period...
