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White House threatens Amtrak veto
(The Associated Press circulated the following on June 9.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House on Monday threatened to veto legislation funding Amtrak for the next five years, saying House members did not include language in the bill making the railroad more...
‘John Wayne’ of the UP retires
(The following story by Mark Young appeared on The North Platte Telegraph website on June 7.) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — He's called the John Wayne of safety facilitators for Union Pacific and that's because it took "True Grit" to get accomplished what few thought could...
Benefit rate increase for railroad unemployment and sickness benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on June 2.) CHICAGO — The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act increases to $61 from $59 in the new benefit year, which begins July 1, 2008. Benefits are...
N.C. to add trains between Raleigh and Charlotte
(The following story appeared on the Winston-Salem Journal website on June 4.) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State officials plan to add a third intercity passenger train between Raleigh and Charlotte to help meet growing demand as well as ridership increases. The new train...
Animal fat leak delays service on Chicago train line
(The Associated Press circulated the following on June 6.) CHICAGO — Animal fat leaking from a freight train has caused delays on Metra commuter trains in the Chicago area. Metra spokeswoman Judy Pardonnet says the nontoxic substance started leaking onto tracks...
BNSF collision derailed 30 cars
(The following story by Logan Hoffman appeared on the News-Leader website on June 7.) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Thursday afternoon's train collision at the Springfield railyard was the result of 31 cars rolling freely after becoming uncoupled during a routine shifting...
CSX train derails in Md.
(The following story by Pam Rigaux appeared on the News-Post website on June 8.) POINT OF ROCKS, Md. — A freight train heading east on the rail line that carries the Brunswick MARC trains derailed Saturday afternoon. No one was hurt in the derailment, though one...
Amtrak regulars will be sidetracked for four days during bridge repair
(The following story by Katie Warchut appeared on The Day website on June 7.) NEW LONDON, Conn. — They rush off the train at Union Station in the late evening hours, wheeling compact suitcases and carrying briefcases across the tracks and into taxis and cars. These...
CN gets unsatisfactory rating for safety, environmental responsibility
(Barrington Communities Against CN Rail Congestion issued the foll on June 9.) BARRINGTON, Ill. —Canadian National Railway (CN) received the lowest grade level possible on implementing safety management systems (SMS) that are designed to offset accidents and other...
Colton railroad crossing study back on track
(The following story by Imran Ghori appeared on The Press-Enterprise website on June 7.) RIVERSIDE, Calif. — San Bernardino County transportation officials are resuming work on a study that will lay the groundwork for unclogging the' Inland region's biggest rail...
