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UP train catches fire after derailing in Wyoming
(Source: Fox 13, June 12, 2020) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Multiple agencies responded to a freight train fire Saturday afternoon near Rock Springs, Wyoming. No one was injured. Full story: www.fox13news.com
Metro-North conductors sue over crowded trains
(Source: Poughkeepsie Journal, June 12, 2020) POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Metro-North’s conductors sued the railroad Thursday, saying they fear contracting the coronavirus on trains that have gotten increasingly crowded in recent weeks. Full story: Poughkeepsie Journal
Federal government to distribute nearly 100 million cloth facial coverings for transportation passengers
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, June 12, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Federal government announced nearly 100 million cloth facial coverings will be sent to the aviation, transit, and passenger rail transportation sectors for passenger...
Why crude oil trains keep derailing and exploding in Canada, even after Lac-Megantic
(Source: CBC News, June 15, 2020) CALGARY — When Melanie Loessl got a call from a friend on Feb. 6 that another oil train had crashed and burned near her community, she thought it was a joke. Not two months earlier, she'd been forced to flee after a different Canadian...
Oklahoma police frustrated with BNSF, UP as train delays worsen
(Source: KTUL, June 12, 2020) CLAREMORE, Okla. — Train delays in Claremore are a common issue but today folks in town say they've gotten worse. Police say maintenance work has caused parts of town to be shut down for more than 30 minutes at a time. Full story:...
Are SEPTA riders wearing face masks?
(Source: Billy Penn, June 12, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — Philly moved into the yellow phase at the end of last week, and SEPTA resumed a near-normal schedule on city transit. More people are riding to work, and non-essential travel is back on the table. Full story: Billy...
Opinion: NJ Transit future depends on reliable funding sources
(Source: Asbury Park Press opinion column by Larry Penner, June 12, 2020) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The success of New Jersey Transit's future 10-year strategic and 5-year capital plans are dependent upon reliable capital funding sources. Full story: Asbury Park Press
California high-speed rail project has created more than 4,000 construction jobs
(Source: Global Railway Review, June 12, 2020) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has announced that more than 4,000 construction jobs have been created across 119 miles of the high-speed rail project, with more than 73 percent...
CN benefits from British Columbia’s growing propane exports
(Source: Freight Waves, June 11, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Three vessels carrying Canadian propane destined for international markets departed from AltaGas’ Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal on Thursday, beating a previous record by 50%, according to CN. CN...
AFL-CIO sends a special message to union members who voted from Trump
(Source: Labor Tribune, June 4, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even as the AFL-CIO announced its endorsement of Joe Biden last week, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka noted that many frustrated rank-and-file members voted for Donald Trump in 2016. He sought to address these...
