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Pearl Harbor attack, 70 years ago, still fresh in the memories of old sailors
(Source: San Jose Mercury News, December 7, 2011) SAN JOSE, Calif. — From Dec. 7, 1941 until long after VJ Day and the end of World War II, Americans referred to the Japanese strike against Pearl Harbor as a "sneak attack." In his declaration of war before a joint...
Pearl Harbor attack, 70 years ago, still fresh in the memories of old sailors
(Source: San Jose Mercury News, December 7, 2011) SAN JOSE, Calif. — From Dec. 7, 1941 until long after VJ Day and the end of World War II, Americans referred to the Japanese strike against Pearl Harbor as a "sneak attack." In his declaration of war before a joint...
DOT Secretary Ray LaHood clashes with GOP over high-speed rail criticism
(Source: The Hill, December 6, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood confronted congressional Republicans for their objections to President Obama's high-speed rail initiatives Tuesday, telling them they should get on board with the president's...
DOT Secretary Ray LaHood clashes with GOP over high-speed rail criticism
(Source: The Hill, December 6, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood confronted congressional Republicans for their objections to President Obama's high-speed rail initiatives Tuesday, telling them they should get on board with the president's...
Bombardier urges rail upgrades on Amtrak’s Acela
(Source: Bloomberg News, December 7, 2011) NEW YORK — U.S. rail travelers would benefit more from upgraded tracks allowing trains to go faster than from immediate spending on high-speed equipment, according to Bombardier Inc., the maker of Amtrak’s Acela. Full story:...
Bombardier urges rail upgrades on Amtrak’s Acela
(Source: Bloomberg News, December 7, 2011) NEW YORK — U.S. rail travelers would benefit more from upgraded tracks allowing trains to go faster than from immediate spending on high-speed equipment, according to Bombardier Inc., the maker of Amtrak’s Acela. Full story:...
FRA issues final rule to protect railroad roadway workers
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, December 2, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule that will help protect railroad construction workers from passing trains. The rule amends existing Roadway...
FRA issues final rule to protect railroad roadway workers
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, December 2, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule that will help protect railroad construction workers from passing trains. The rule amends existing Roadway...
Latest FRA safety advisory addresses bridge worker protections
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, December 2, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Safety Advisory to remind railroads, contractors and railroad bridge workers of safety practices intended to prevent...
Latest FRA safety advisory addresses bridge worker protections
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, December 2, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Safety Advisory to remind railroads, contractors and railroad bridge workers of safety practices intended to prevent...