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Storing crude oil in rail tank cars requires an understanding of federal hazmat regulations
(Source: JD Supra, April 7, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States is awash in oil. The Coronavirus Pandemic has collapsed global demand and at the same time, increased oil production by Saudi Arabia and Russia has caused oil supply to surge. Facing a potential...
Hoosac Tunnel reopens to rail traffic
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 7, 2020) Pan Am Railway's Hoosac Tunnel in western Massachusetts reopened April 4, after being closed for repairs over the past several weeks. Full story: Progressive Railroading
STB approves CN acquisition of CSX rail line
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 7, 2020) The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) yesterday authorized CN subsidiary Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Co.'s (B&LE) acquisition and operation of the Massena rail lines from CSX. Full story: Progressive...
Utah governor vetoes railroad fuel tax, disappointing proponents of crossing projects
(Source: Standard-Examiner, April 6, 2020) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Gov. Gary Herbert has vetoed a tax on railroad fuel, disappointing those who hoped the revenue would be used to build overpasses at crossings chronically blocked by trains. Full story:...
Blank sailings, idle automotive manufacturing hit March rail volume
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, April 7, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blank sailings and the shuttering of automotive manufacturers are tangibly impacting rail business, but with some saying the economy is already in a recession, the industry could also be faced with a...
Texas lawmakers call on feds to stop work on Dallas-Houston bullet train after coronavirus layoffs
(Source: Bryan-College Station Eagle, April 8, 2020) DALLAS — More than two dozen state lawmakers have signed a letter urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to end work related to a high-speed rail project that would pass through the Brazos Valley. Full story:...
SEPTA further cutting service as it moves to “lifeline” schedule
(Source: NBC Philadelphia, April 8, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA will further slash bus, train and trolley services as it moves to a so-called lifeline service schedule amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full story: NBC Philadelphia
Infrastructure workers nervous safety guidelines fall short amidst COVID-19
(Source: Wyoming Public Radio, April 7, 2020) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A long-time coal miner in the Powder River Basin said he worries his employer is not taking the risks of COVID-19 seriously despite instituting safety guidelines. Joe Phillips, not his real name, does not...
Lawmakers want FRA to enact worker health & safety guidelines for COVID-19
(Source: Freight Waves, April 7, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Fourteen Congressional lawmakers are pressing the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to consider the health and safety recommendations given by the rail unions...
35 MBTA workers battling COVID-19 symptoms
(Source: Television station WCVB, April 7, 2020) BOSTON — The number of coronavirus cases among Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority staff is rising. The MBTA confirms 35 employees are battling symptoms of COVID-19. Two have recovered from the virus, and one...
