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On Day 3 of shutdown, neither side budging in budget standoff
(Source: New York Times, October 3, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Day 3 of the government shutdown will dawn as Day 2 did, with neither President Obama and the Democrats nor the Republicans backing down and with the House sticking to a legislative strategy that has so far...
Teamsters and CN reach deal to restart B.C.’s KPR line
(Source: Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, Maintenance of Way Employees Division press release, September 26, 2013) VERNON, B.C. — Teamsters Canada is delighted to announce a hard-fought deal with Canadian National that means railway service will restart in the North...
CN used private police force to punish me, ex-employee says
(Source: CBC News, September 27, 2013) OTTAWA — The man behind the allegations that CN Rail improperly billed GO Transit for tens of millions of dollars says CN is moving — yet again — to shut him up. Scott Holmes, 51, told CBC News that CN’s legal counsel is...
BNSF plans capital improvements in New Mexico to boost rail capacity
(Source: BNSF Railway press release, September 30, 2013) FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) plans to invest an estimated $90 million on track and rail capacity improvement projects in New Mexico this year. BNSF will make signal improvements to five main...
Businesses file suit over Paulsboro train derailment
(Source: Associated Press, October 2, 2013) PAULSBORO, N.J. — Businesses are the latest to sue over a freight train derailment in southern New Jersey. They contend they suffered economic losses and their families faced health risks when a half-dozen rail cars of a...
Slow going on plans for New Jersey transportation projects
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 1, 2013) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — In December 2009, NJ Transit announced four major advancements in transportation for South Jersey, with an initial cost of $13.5 million. Nearly four years later, none of the projects has moved...
Amtrak, New York state close to a deal to keep trains rolling
(Source: Albany Times Union, October 1, 2013) RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Amtrak and state officials say they're getting close to a cost sharing agreement that would avoid a suspension of train service. Full story: Albany Times Union
Pennsylvania picks up $15.5 million tab for cross-state Amtrak trains
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 1, 2013) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Pennsylvania on Tuesday reached agreement with Amtrak to assume the full $15.5 million subsidy for passenger trains operating between Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Full story: Philadelphia...
MTA board approves refunds for Metro-North power failure
(Source: Bloomberg News, October 1, 2013) NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority today approved rider refunds for the disruption on Metro-North trains that has snarled commutes since a power failure on Sept. 25. Full story: Bloomberg News
More trains on Day 8 of Metro-North meltdown
(Source: Stamford Advocate, October 2, 2013) STAMFORD, Conn. — There are more trains on Metro-North's crippled New Haven Line this morning, but service still remains limited. On Day 8 of the Metro-North meltdown, the railroad expects to be up to 65 percent capacity --...
