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Senate bill steers transportation policy away from the car
(The following story by Alec MacGillis appeared on the Washington Post website on May 14, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — As stimulus spending on highways and bridges ramps up, Senate Democrats are submitting legislation today that suggests the nation's transportation...
Recovery Act providing special extended unemployment benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on May 4, 2009.) CHICAGO — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009, contains a number of provisions that affect railroad...
2009 Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conferences
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free information conferences for railroaders. Conference registration begins at 8 a.m., with the programs beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. May 15, 2009 Philadelphia, Pa. Sheet Metal Workers Local 19...
UP train derails in Franklin County
(The Associated Press circulated the following on May 12, 2009.) WASHINGTON, Mo. — A train hauling coal from Wyoming to Cora, Ill., has derailed near Washington, Mo. The accident happened around 6 a.m. Tuesday, when 37 of the train’s 142 cars jumped the tracks along...
Railroad’s conduct questioned in court
(The following report by Rick Kupchella appeared at www.kare11.com on May13, 2009.) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It's been almost six years since one of the deadliest train-car collisions in Minnesota history took place in the city of Anoka. And it's been almost one year...
UP coal train derails near Washington, Mo.
(The following story by Kim Bell appeared on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website on May 12, 2009.) WASHINGTON, Mo. — A train hauling coal to southern Illinois derailed in Franklin County about 6 a.m. today near the town of Washington. No one was injured. Thirty-six of...
CSX questions addition to asbestos form
(The following story by Steve Korris appeared on the West Virginia Record website on May 12, 2009.) WHEELING, W.Va. — Someone added six words to a questionnaire that former CSX Transportation employee Earl Baylor filled out for asbestos lawyers in Pittsburgh, and...
Editorial: Iowa should revive passenger trains
(The following editorial appeared on the Des Moines Register website on May 13, 2009.) DES MOINES, Iowa — There has long been talk of restoring passenger train service in central Iowa. Talk has suddenly shifted to action. Iowa political and business leaders should...
EOG Resources plans to ship oil to market by rail
(Reuters circulated the following story by Bruce Nichols on May 12, 2009.) HOUSTON — EOG Resources Inc (EOG.N) plans to ship North Dakota Bakken Shale oil to market by rail due to limited pipeline availability, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday. EOG Chairman and CEO Mark...
Metra track work: Midday riders should expect delays, busing
(The following appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on May 13, 2009.) CHICAGO — With track work starting Thursday on Metra's Milwaukee District North line, midday riders will be bused between Grayslake and Fox Lake, officials said Tuesday. Rush-hour service and...
