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Amtrak sues trucking company over fatal crash
(Source: Reuters, June 30, 2011) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Amtrak is suing the trucking company involved in the June 24 collision in rural Nevada that left six people dead and more than 20 injured. It is the second lawsuit filed against the trucking company in the wake of...
BLET National Division office closed on Independence Day
CLEVELAND, July 1 — In observance of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, the BLET National Division headquarters will be closed on Monday, July 4. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5. BLET National President Dennis Pierce extends best wishes to all...
Railroad trade group AAR spent $1.6 million lobbying in first quarter
(Source: Associated Press, June 30, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads spent $1.6 million in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on antitrust legislation, emissions, homeland security, and funding for the Surface...
BNSF spent $1.5 million lobbying in first quarter
(Source: Associated Press, June 30, 2011) FORT WORTH, Texas — The BNSF Railway spent $1.5 million on lobbying in the first quarter of 2011. It was the most of any Berkshire Hathaway unit. The railroad lobbied regarding railroad antitrust rules, requirements for...
Union Pacific spent $1.2 million lobbying in first quarter
(Source: Forbes.com, June 29, 2011) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific spend $1.23 million lobbying the federal government in the first quarter of 2011. The company lobbied on issues such as railroad regulations, pollution rules, and the U.S. budget. It represents an...
DOT announces $101.4 million to promote clean-fuel technologies in transit
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, June 29, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that transit providers will be able to compete for a share of $101.4 million in federal funding by proposing innovative...
Amtrak again suspends service on Empire Builder
(Source: Seattle Times, June 29, 2011) SEATTLE — Flooding has once again disrupted Amtrak's Empire Builder between Seattle and Chicago. Specifically, service between St. Paul, Minn., and Havre, Mont., have been suspended until further notice. Full story: Seattle...
CSX to introduce ultra-low emission locomotive at Selkirk Yard
Full story: Albany Times-Union ALBANY, N.Y. — CSX, along with various government officials, will introduce a new ultra-low emission GenSet locomotive at Selkirk Yard outside of Albany, N.Y., today at 10 a.m. Full story: Albany Times-Union
Tough-luck Amtrak survivors tie the knot
(Source: Associated Press, June 29, 2011) RENO, Nevada — A British couple has finally gotten married following a string of unfortunate incidents during their eight-week trip throughout the United States. They faced tornado warnings in New York, record heat in New...
Nevada judge orders Amtrak crash evidence protected
(Source: Associated Press, June 29, 2011) RENO, Nevada — A Nevada judge issued a protective order prohibiting the destruction or disposal of any evidence relating to the fatal June 24 collision involving a tractor trailer and Amtrak's California Zephyr. Six people...
