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Officials urging buses and trains for Meadowlands Super Bowl
(Source: New York Times, January 19, 2014) NEW YORK -- Yet of all the tasks associated with hosting this year’s Super Bowl in East Rutherford, N.J., there may be none thornier than this: persuading well-heeled visitors, accustomed to private jet travel or chauffeured...
Multiple bids made in auction for assets of Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway
(Source: Bangor Daily News, January 17, 2014) BANGOR, Maine -- The deadline for bids on the railroad’s assets was the end of the day Friday. Robert Keach, the railroad company’s trustee in its bankruptcy proceedings, told the Bangor Daily News after the close of...
Oil by rail: Spokane-area leaders prepare for disaster while calling for tougher standards
(Source: Spokesman-Review, January 19, 2014) SPOKANE, Wash. -- A string of train accidents involving crude oil shipments in the U.S. and Canada is causing uneasiness in Spokane and other communities bisected by railways. And the safety of rail cars and hazardous cargo...
Train carrying crude oil derails on Philly bridge
(Source: Associated Press, January 20, 2014) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The Coast Guard says a train carrying crude oil has derailed on a bridge over a river in Philadelphia. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
North Dakota political leaders question BNSF on oil train safety
(Source: Associated Press, January 18, 2014) FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota's two senators took turns peppering two BNSF executives Saturday on the railroad company's plans to prevent another train derailment like last month's crash and fire near Casselton. Full story:...
Teamsters honor legacy, celebrate contributions of Matin Luther King Jr.
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 20, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Teamsters across the country will honor the legacy of civil rights and labor leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20, 2014. King devoted his life to securing rights...
O. Winston Link museum to hold 10th anniversary celebration
(Source: Roanoke Star, January 15, 2014) ROANOKE, Va. -- The O. Winston Link Museum, dedicated to the historic photography of O. Winston Link, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a weekend of events open to the public Jan. 24-25. Full story: Roanoke Star
Increased Boston-to-Springfield passenger rail service may one day become a reality
(Source: The Republican, January 15, 2014) BOSTON, Mass. -- Just one train runs daily from Boston's South Station to Springfield's Union Station. One. However, it was not always like this. Full story: www.masslive.com
Outline of passenger rail service to Roanoke takes shape
(Source: Roanoke times, January 15, 2014) ROANOKE, Va. -- When it begins running in a few years, the train from Roanoke to Washington, D.C., will cruise at a top speed of 79 mph, reaching the nation’s capital in five hours, according to project requirements. Full...
Express rail service targets California produce
(Source: The Packer, January 15, 2014) LENEXA, Kan. -- Distribution of California fresh produce is expected to have a new rail option to the Midwest when the TransCold Express – offered by McKay TransCold through an agreement with BNSF Railway – launches in late April...
