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Railroads seek to install cameras to watch crews
(Source: Associated Press, August 21, 2013) OMAHA, Neb. — At least two major U.S. freight railroads are seeking to install cameras in their locomotives to make sure crews are following rules and avoiding cellphone use. Union Pacific asked a federal judge this week to...
The fight is on against voter suppression
(Source: Teamster Nation, August 20, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Corporate-backed politicians are trying to limit the number of citizens who can vote in order to enact deeply unpopular laws that would empower billionaires, crush unions, eradicate public education and...
‘Oligarchic tendencies:’ Study finds only the wealthy get represented in the Senate
(Source: The Raw Story, August 19, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the U.S. Senate do not respond equally to the views of all their constituents, according to research to be published in Political Research Quarterly next month. Senators overall represent their...
Judge in Spain train crash widens charges to include rail infrastructure firm
(Source: CNN, August 21, 2013) MADRID — The judge in charge of the investigation into a horrific train crash in Spain last month has presented preliminary charges against the state-run rail infrastructure company, Adif. Until now, attention has focused on the driver...
‘Big Boy’ locomotive destined for North Texas museum stops in Irving
(Source: Associated Press, August 20, 2013) DALLAS — A 1.2 million pound steam locomotive headed for a larger home in North Texas has been sidelined in suburban Dallas until at least next weekend. Full story: Daily Journal
Appeals court in Nebraska reverses rail lawsuit dismissal
(Source: Associated Press, August 20, 2013) OMAHA, Neb. — A jury should hear the claims of a mother who sued Union Pacific Railroad and the estate of her ex-husband over the death of their 15-year-old son in a collision with a train, the Nebraska Court of Appeals...
Amtrak boosters hold summit on Indiana’s threatened passenger line
(Source: Associated Press, August 21, 2013) LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Supporters of an Amtrak passenger line that runs between Indianapolis and Chicago are putting a spotlight on Indiana's looming decision on whether to keep that line moving. Indiana must decide by this fall...
Scathing audit accuses Metra of misleading public over CEO’s ouster
(Source: Chicago Tribune, August 21, 2013) CHICAGO — Metra officials repeatedly misled the public when they insisted that an unusually large severance package for former CEO Alex Clifford saved taxpayers millions of dollars in potential litigation costs, a bruising...
UC report explores California high-speed rail challenges, opportunities
(Source: Fresno Bee, August 20, 2013) FRESNO, Calif. — A report issued Tuesday by the University of California describes the state's embattled high-speed train proposal as an opportunity for environmental and economic benefits in the San Joaquin Valley. If, that is,...
Contract signed for first section of California high-speed rail
(Source: Fresno Bee, August 20, 2013) FRESNO, Calif. — More than two months after it was chosen, a team of contractors finally has a signed deal with the California High-Speed Rail Authority to design and build the first section of the state's high-speed rail system...
