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In-depth: Who’s liable for the Lac-Megantic disaster?
(Source: Montreal Gazette, August 11, 2013) MONTREAL — It came from the Bakken shale fields of North Dakota destined for the Irving refinery in Saint John, N.B., but the trainload full of light crude oil that crashed and exploded in Lac-Mégantic on July 6 changed...
CN expects volume of crude oil it transports to keep growing despite fiery crash
(Source: Canadian Press, August 9, 2013) OTTAWA — Canadian National Railway Co. says it expects the volume of crude oil it transports to continue growing, even in light of a recent disaster in Lac-Megantic, Que., that has thrust rail safety into the spotlight. Full...
North Dakota oil boom seen adding costs for rail safety
(Source: Bloomberg News, August 13, 2013) NEW YORK — Crude oil shipped by railroad from North Dakota is drawing fresh scrutiny from regulators concerned that the cargo is adding environmental and safety hazards, something that analysts say could raise costs. The U.S....
After 64 years working on the railroad, oldest U.S. train dispatcher to retire
(Source: The Star-Ledger, August 12, 2013) NEWARK, N.J. — After 64 years of working on the railroad, Frank “Bookie” Bookstaver, 85, America’s oldest train dispatcher, is retiring and taking his stories with him. A legend among NJ Transit employees, Bookstaver had...
Railroads win price-fixing class certification appeal
(Source: Bloomberg News, August 9, 2013) NEW YORK — Four U.S. railroad companies won their bid to reverse a ruling that turned a price-fixing lawsuit against them into a class action with potential damages of at least $10 billion. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court...
Buy union-made for your back-to-school needs
(Source: Teamster Nation, August 8, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — If you're filled with joy or sorrow at the approach of school, you probably need back-to-school gear. Here's a quick guide to the best quality (that is, union made) items for that return to the halls of...
ALEC meeting in Chicago draws conservative lawmakers, protestors
(Source: Associated Press, August 8, 2013) CHICAGO — More than a thousand conservative lawmakers and business executives are gathering this week for a conference that could shape a new wave of Republican legislation in state capitols pushing for deeper tax cuts,...
Union Pacific to make infrastructure improvements through Iowa, Missouri
(Source: Union Pacific press release, August 8, 2013) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Iowa's and Missouri's transportation infrastructure by investing $10.5 million in the rail line between Allerton, Iowa, and Lock Springs, Mo. The project, funded...
KCS announces planned transition of Michael R. Haverty from Executive Chairman to non-executive Chairman of the Board
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, August 8, 2013) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern today announced, in furtherance of its long-term succession planning, Michael R. Haverty will transition from his current position of executive chairman and employee...
AAR: Railroads report increased intermodal, lower carload rail traffic for July 2013
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 8, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported that total U.S. rail traffic was mixed for July 2013, with intermodal setting a new July record for average weekly...
