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Hurricane Florence prompts Amtrak to cancel trains in the Carolinas
(Source: Charlotte Observer, September 10, 2018) RALEIGH, N.C. — Amtrak has canceled train service in North Carolina starting the middle of this week in anticipation of Hurricane Florence’s arrival in the state. Full story: Charlotte Observer
U.S. crude by rail makes a comeback
(Source: S&P Global Platts, September 10, 2018) NEW YORK — Crude by rail is making a comeback as North American crude production outpaces takeaway pipeline capacity in the Permian and lower rail costs make Bakken margins attractive to both US Atlantic Coast and US...
Metal pole punctures NJ Transit train
(Source: www.nj.com, September 10, 2018) NEWARK, N.J. — Where did the metal pole come from that punched through an NJ Transit train traveling through the century plus old Hudson River rail tunnels to New York on Friday night? So far, Amtrak or NJ Transit officials...
Health study: Diesel fumes bigger hazard than coal dust
(Source: The Daily News, September 10, 2018) LONGVIEW, Wash. — Diesel emissions from trains, boats and heavy equipment would pose a bigger risk to public health than coal dust if Millennium Bulk Terminals builds its proposed coal dock west of Longview, according to an...
House T&I committee to hold hearing on PTC
(Source: Politico, September 10, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Transportation railroads subcommittee is holding a hearing Thursday on positive train control with top officials from FRA, NTSB, Amtrak and more. There are 109 days between Thursday and the deadline...
US marks 9/11 with somber tributes, new monument to victims
(Source: Associated Press, September 11, 2018) NEW YORK — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims, after a year when two attacks demonstrated the enduring threat of terrorism in the nation's biggest city....
What ‘on time’ means to Metro-North
(Source: Connecticut Post, September 10, 2018) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Metro-North defines a train as being on time if it arrives or departs within five minutes and 59 seconds of the scheduled time. So the train due in Grand Central at 8:45 a.m. is still “on time” in...
Downeaster service between Maine and Boston to be disrupted for weeks due to track work
(Source: Portland Press Herald, September 7, 2018) PORTLAND, Maine — Railroad construction in southern Maine and New Hampshire will disrupt Amtrak Downeaster passenger service starting this weekend through early October. Full story: Portland Press Herald
California high-speed rail officials update public on Burbank-to-LA. section of project
(Source: Los Angeles Times, September 7, 2018) LOS ANGELES — Officials with the California High-Speed Rail Authority met with Burbank and Glendale residents this week to update them on the progress of the project’s Burbank-to-Los Angeles section. Full story: Los...
Norfolk Southern weighing a move of its headquarters to Atlanta, report says
(Source: Virginian-Pilot, September 8, 2018) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. is considering moving its corporate headquarters to Atlanta, according to Atlanta Business Chronicle and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The railroad, which opened its current...
