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Mohawks remove Kahnawake rail blockade in gesture of good faith
(Source: Montreal Gazette, March 5, 2020) MONTREAL — In the end it wasn’t force that drove them from the tracks; not a military raid or convoy of police cruisers sent to smash through the Mohawk lines. Full story: Montreal Gazette
As Quebec rail blockades come down, supporters demand Indigenous rights be respected
(Source: CBC News, March 5, 2020) MONTREAL — The remaining blockades halting rail traffic in Quebec were taken down Thursday, putting an end to three weeks of protest in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs in British Columbia. Full story: www.cbc.ca
Police not probing recent Canadian rail disasters, crude oil derailments, or deaths for possible negligence
(Source: CBC News, March 6, 2020) CALGARY — Public police forces are choosing not to investigate major accidents at CN and Canadian Pacific Railway, including recent crude oil train crashes and deadly derailments, a CBC News investigation into Canada's rail system has...
AAR reports rail traffic for February and the week ending February 29, 2020
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, March 4, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 29, 2020, as well as volumes for February 2020. U.S. railroads...
Queens would see 12,000 new affordable apartments by decking over Sunnyside Yard
(Source: Gothamist, March 4, 2020) NEW YORK — The city has unveiled a massive plan to deck over Sunnyside Yard to make space for 12,000 affordable apartments in Queens. One of the first steps in the process is for Amtrak, MTA, the City of New York, and other local...
Permits approved for Las Vegas-Southern California high-speed train
(Source: Television station KSNV, March 4, 2020) LAS VEGAS — A high-speed train between Las Vegas and Southern California is one step closer to becoming a reality. Clark County says they have approved permits for Virgin Trains USA to build a station for their train....
New NJ Transit light rail will serve developments along N.J. waterfronts
(Source: www.nj.com, March 3, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy and other officials announced the start of construction of the first Hudson-Bergen Light rail extension since the line was extended to the end of Bayonne in 2008. Full story: www.nj.com
Metra says it is making extra cleaning efforts to combat spread of coronavirus
(Source: CBS Chicago, March 4, 2020) CHICAGO — Metra is paying special attention to certain surfaces on its trains to combat spread of coronavirus, while the Chicago Transit Authority emphasized that it cleans its vehicles and stations rigorously as it is. Full story:...
MBTA to step up disinfecting surfaces amid coronavirus concerns
(Source: NBC Boston, March 4, 2020) BOSTON — Amid concerns of coronavirus, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is stepping up cleaning and disinfecting procedures at stations, as well as on subways, trains and buses. Full story: NBC Boston
Amtrak responds to coronavirus risk with increased train cleaning, waivers to change fees
(Source: USA Today, March 4, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak is intensifying its cleaning protocol for trains and stations and waiving reservation change fees through the end of April in response to the coronavirus threat. Full story: USA Today
