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With oil pouring in, Bakersfield to get unique rail-to-pipeline terminals
(Source: Bakersfield Californian, November 9, 2013) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A pair of rail terminals planned near Bakersfield may soon give Kern County a central role in California's shift from heavy reliance on foreign oil to greater use of domestic sources. Full...
Judge weighs penalty for California’s bullet train builder
(Source: Associated Press, November 8, 2013) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Attorneys for the California High-Speed Rail Authority argued Friday that Central Valley residents who sued the state over its bullet train plan have no grounds to stop the project, despite a judge’s...
California defends spending strategy for bullet train in court
(Source: Los Angeles Times, November 8, 2013) LOS ANGELES — California bullet train officials argued in a Sacramento courtroom Friday that they can legally tap federal money to start construction without relying on state funds now at issue in a lawsuit. Full story:...
STB decision upholds federal preemption of state statutes
(Source: Railway Age, November 11, 2013) NEW YORK — The Surface Transportation Board has declared that claims filed against Norfolk Southern in certain Virginia state court lawsuits are preempted by federal law. STB, in “Norfolk Southern Railway Company — Petition For...
New three-year contract for Teamsters at Hershey Medical Center
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 8, 2013) HERSHEY, Pa. — Hershey Medical Center members of Teamsters Local 776 concluded voting on a new three-year contract today. The proposed agreement was approved by a majority of those who...
Joe Biden, Whoopi Goldberg take Amtrak train together
(Source: U.S. World & News Report, November 8, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Whoopi Goldbert, "The View" co-host and "Sister Act" actress, is probably very happy she took Amtrak, as she bumped into Vice President Joe Biden, known for years to his Delaware constituents as...
Trains delayed following bomb scare at Eugene Amtrak station
(Source: KVAL, November 10, 2013) EUGENE, Ore. — Police evacuated the Eugene Amtrak station Sunday after getting reports that a bomb could be in the area, officials at the station said. Full story: KVAL
Port rail plains near North Charleston laid out in detail
(Source: Post and Courier, November 9, 2013) CHARLESTON, S.C. — Plans for a new rail yard that could cost upwards of $180 million and change rail routes and roads in North Charleston will be laid out this week with details few residents have seen. The Navy Base...
Editorial: Big decisions ahead in Boston regarding who provides service on ‘The T’
(Source: Boston Business Journal, November 11, 2013) BOSTON, Mass. — The commonwealth of Massachusetts is on the verge of awarding a new contract for commuter rail service. The incumbent service provider, Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail, faces a credible challenger in...
Metro-North survey: 86% of riders satisfied with reliability
(Source: The Journal News, November 10, 2013) NEW YORK — Train riders were less happy with Metro-North Railroad’s on-time performance in June, but that may be in part because this year’s annual survey came not long after a derailment in Connecticut caused delays, the...
