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In North Dakota, oil train derailment strengthens pipeline push
(Source: Associated Press, January 19, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The explosive derailment of an oil train near Casselton last month has North Dakota's senators pushing harder than ever for expanded oil pipelines. Full story: Seattle Post Intelligencer
More oil spilled from trains in 2013 than in previous 4 decades
(Source: McClatchy News Service, January 20, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More crude oil was spilled in U.S. rail incidents last year than was spilled in the nearly four decades since the federal government began collecting data on such spills, an analysis of the data...
Big Boy steam engine begins journey to restoration
(Source: Press-Enterprise, January 20, 2014) RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Union Pacific’s Big Boy, a 1941 steam locomotive, has embarked on an epic journey that many rail fans dreamed of but never truly thought would come to pass. Full story: Press-Enterprise
Man struck by train while posing for photo
(Source: Associated Press, January 18, 2014) SEATTLE -- Burlington Northern Santa Fe says a man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train while posing for a photograph in Auburn. Full story: Houston Chronicle
NS railroad cop beaten, choked near Chicago-area Metra station
(Source: Chicago Tribune, January 20, 2014) CHICAGO -- A 39-year-old Norfolk Southern police officer was beaten and choked near a Southwest Side Metra station late Sunday night. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Editorial: What’s the matter with Metra?
(Source: Chicago Tribune, January 20, 2014) CHICAGO -- Metra has been making news for all the wrong reasons in recent months. A political hiring scandal has shaken up management and board oversight and has prompted public disgust. We don't know if there's a connection...
Railroads apologize for Metra’s weather problems
(Source: Chicago Tribune, January 18, 2014) CHICAGO -- Top officials from two railroads that carry most of Metra's passengers apologized Friday for the chronic delays, cancellations and car shortages that made customers late for work and kept them scrambling for seats...
U.S. cuts failing to slow New England higher-speed rail
(Source: Associated Press, January 20, 2014) HARTFORD, Conn. -- Higher-speed trains and intercity rail service in New England remain on track despite a congressional budget deal that cut off spending for high-speed rail — though future expansion plans could be in...
CSX CEO is bullish on results, but Wall Street is not
(Source: Florida Times-Union, January 17, 2014) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- CSX’s stock took a hit Thursday after it announced earnings Wednesday that fell short of predictions. After closing at $29.73 Wednesday, the stock opened at $27.46 Thursday morning and dropped as...
Pressure mounts on D.C. over proposed CSX rail tunnel project
(Source: Washington Post, January 18, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The proposed reconstruction of a railroad tunnel in Southeast has residents of the thriving Navy Yard community asking the District government to help kill the project. CSX Transportation says the...
