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Rockslide causes CSX derailment in Virginia
(Source: Exponent-Telegram, February 9,10, 2013) GORE, Va. — A CSX locomotive and about five freight cars carrying coal derailed Saturday in Gore because of a rock slide, according to multiple sources. Full story: Exponent Telegram
Canadian National halts study on $5 billion Quebec line
(Source: Bloomberg, February 8, 2013) NEW YORK — Canadian National Railway Co. suspended preliminary work on a C$5 billion ($4.99 billion) rail line in northern Quebec amid delays in mining projects. Full story: Bloomberg
Interior Department to investigate coal exports
(Source: The Hill, February 8, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Interior Department will investigate whether mining companies are gaming the federal government by skirting royalty payments, a pair of senior senators announced Friday. The agency is looking into whether...
Amtrak’s New York to Boston service resumes following blizzard
(Source: CBS News, February 10, 2013) NEW YORK — Limited Amtrak service between New York and Boston resumed Sunday. Service had been suspended Saturday afternoon because on the huge amounts of snow dumped in the Boston area. Full story: CBS News
Trains restart as U.S. Northeast fights back from storm
(Source: Bloomberg, February 10, 2013) NEW YORK — Commuters from Boston to New York were urged to be patient and allow extra travel time today as transportation officials reboot transit systems shut down by a record-setting blizzard. Full story: Bloomberg
Study: Coal train to China slowing
(Source: Houston Chronicle, February 10, 2013) HOUSTON, Texas — As environmental regulations and cheaper natural gas dampened demand for coal in the United States over the past few years, international markets absorbed much of the slack. But a recent study found that...
Missouri man arrested, accused of disabling BNSF train in Iowa
(Source: Omaha World-Herad, February 9, 2013) HAMBURG, Iowa — A Missouri man was arrested after a train was damaged in Fremont County. Joseph W. Wilson, 27, is accused of entering a BNSF train engine, opening several engine compartments and disabling the train, the...
Hundreds of firms would benefit from Midwest high-speed rail
(Source: Huffington Post, February 9, 2013) CHICAGO — Hundreds of Midwest manufacturers stand to benefit from a web of high-speed passenger rail routes emerging from Chicago's rail hub, according to a report released by an environmental policy group that has fought to...
Teamster Nation: High praise for New York City Teamster workers
(Source: Teamster Nation, February 8, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sister Mary Donch, a proud member of the Teamsters Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Division 269, tweeted: "I was out there with an engine rescuing a stalled train at 2:30 AM! Proudly BLE&T...
Right-to-work bill, energy surcharge proving to be key Missouri legislative issues
(Source: Joplin Globe, February 9, 2013) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State lawmakers heard hours of heated public testimony last week on the right-to-work question in Missouri, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen was on hand to give its input. "This...
