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In Wisconsin, Walker administration skirted rules to give police chief double-digit raise
(Source: Associated Press, August 18, 2013) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Gov. Scott Walker's administration gave the Capitol Police chief and his top deputy double-digit pay raises after moving them on paper to fake jobs and then back to their real posts, according to a report...
“Big Boy” locomotive moved from Dallas to Frisco
(Source: KWTX, August 18, 2013) DALLAS, Texas — The “Big Boy” steam locomotive left Dallas Sunday for its new home in Frisco, about 30 miles to the north. Full story: KWTX
The top 10 busiest Amtrak routes
(Source: Greater Greater Washington, August 16, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rail use in America continues to climb ever higher. In July, Amtrak posted its busiest ridership month ever. But what are the busiest individual routes? Full story: Greater Greater Washington
Tom Carper reappointed to another term as Amtrak board member
(Source: Railway Age, August 16, 2013) NEW YORK — Tom Carper, who served as an Amtrak board member from March 2008 to March 2013 and was elected Chairman in January 2009, serving in that capacity until his term expired, has been reappointed. He was nominated for...
Amtrak considers expanding regional routes
(Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 18, 2013) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Trains from Milwaukee to Chicago and St. Paul, Minn., may be faster and more frequent in the near future, as Amtrak and transportation departments in Wisconsin and neighboring states study the...
Fired Union Pacific Railroad worker claims hostile work conditions
(Source: Idaho State Journal, August 17, 2013) POCATELLO, Idaho — A local woman who was dismissed from Union Pacific Railroad last fall is suing the company in federal court in Pocatello, claiming discrimination, retaliation and breach of contract. Full story: Idaho...
Nebraska Supreme Court rules that railroad tax withholding from jury award was proper
(Source: Associated Press, August 16, 2013) OMAHA, Neb. — A trial judge was wrong to order BNSF railroad to pay the full amount awarded by a jury to a former railroad worker without deducting federal railroad retirement taxes, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday....
CP, UP forge Canada-to-California crude oil by rail corridor
(Source: Railway Age, August 16, 2013) NEW YORK — For the past year, BNSF Railway has dominated in the shipment of crude by rail (CBR) from North America’s Bakken shale formation westward to refineries and ship terminals along America’s Pacific Coast. Now, Canadian...
Report: Al Qaeda planning attacks on high-speed trains in Europe
(Source: Reuters, August 19, 2013) NEW YORK — Al Qaeda is planning attacks on high-speed trains in Europe and the authorities in Germany have stepped up security on the country's rail system, a German newspaper reported on Monday. Full story: Reuters
Bidder for Massachusetts commuter rail project has much to prove
(Source: Boston Globe, August 19, 2013) PARIS — It’s one of only two candidates in the bid for the Massachusetts commuter rail contract: heavy-hitter Keolis, a $6.6 billion French transit company that has thrown its hat in the ring as the lone challenger to the...
