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Dow, Union Pacific release updated report on next generation tank car project
(Source: Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) press release, June 10, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dow Chemical Company and Union Pacific have published a report on the progress of a cooperative agreement that began in 2007 to improve rail safety and security. The report...
BNSF fined $55,000 for defects at Washington grade crossings
(Source: Associated Press, June 8, 2013) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — BNSF Railway has agreed to pay $55,000 to settle claims by state regulators that the company failed to fix defects at seven railroad crossings in northwest Washington. Full story: Seattle Times
Three groups file suit against Port of Los Angeles rail yard project
(Source: Daily Breeze, June 7, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — The Port of Los Angeles took shortcuts with its environmental review process and approved a rail project that will increase air pollution in some neighborhoods, three groups charged in separate lawsuits filed...
Challenge to U.S. West Coast coal shipments could have implications in Canada
(Source: Daily Brew, June 9, 2013) OTTAWA — While British Columbia wrestles with the issue of permitting Alberta oilsands bitumen exports from its ports, West Coast coal shipments are also coming into the sights of environmentalists on both sides of the Canada-U.S....
California GOP Rep. Jeff Denham urges shift in high-speed rail funds to Northeast
(Source: The Wichita Eagle, June 7, 2103) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A California congressman said Friday that billions of dollars in federal funds should be spent on high-speed rail – just not in his state. Full story: The Wichita Eagle
$782 million per year needed to ensure future of Northeast Corridor
(Source: Global Rail News, June 10, 2013) Amtrak president Joe Boardman has told a congressional committee that there is “insufficient” infrastructure investment in the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to cover the long list of improvements needed to keep services running on...
Teamsters Canada leads the charge on behalf of women
(Source: Teasmters Canada press release, June 11, 2013) LAVAL, Quebec — The Teamsters Union has decided to lead the charge on behalf of pregnant women whose jobs are governed by the Canada Labour Code. The union wants to ensure that these women continue to be paid if...
In Canada, railways to decide whether to install voice recorders in trains
(Source: Toronto Star, June 7, 2013) TORONTO — Ottawa is being accused of putting the interests of private railways ahead of public safety after it agreed to keep the installation of locomotive voice and video recorders voluntary. Federal Transport Minister Denis...
Via Rail crash report to urge automated braking controls
(Source: CBC News, June 11, 2013) OTTAWA — The Transportation Safety Board is expected today to recommend that Canadian rail carriers adopt a new system of automated signalling and braking to help prevent runaway trains and fatal derailments. The TSB report will focus...
Remembered as tenacious Mr. Transportation, NJ Sen. Lautenberg takes final ride on Amtrak
(Source: Associated Press, June 5, 2013) SECAUCUS, N.J. — It’s only fitting that a man remembered as Mr. Transportation took his final trip to Washington aboard an Amtrak train Wednesday. U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey was remembered at his funeral at a...
