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Seattle-area railroads on track for installing PTC
(Source: KOMO News, May 16, 2018) SEATTLE — Experts think a technology called Positive Train Control would have prevented the December Amtrak derailment that killed three people and injured dozens more. Full story: www.komonews.com
NJ Transit far from meeting PTC deadline
(Source: www.nj.com, May 16, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The most recent federal report shows New Jersey Transit still has a long way to go to meet a year-end deadline to install an automated speed control on its tracks designed to keep you safe. Full story:...
LIRR says GPS confusion leading more drivers onto active train tracks
(Source: CBS New York, may 15, 2018) NEW YORK — GPS apps are apparently causing more confusion around railroad tracks than people realized. According to the Long Island Rail Road, there have been 21 instances of confused drivers following directions and turning on to...
Bill would make assaulting rail crew members a federal offense
(Source: Chicago Tribune, May 16, 2018) CHICAGO — On the one-year anniversary of the shooting of an Amtrak conductor in Naperville, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill that would make assault or intimidation of...
Police report appears to refute CSX version of events preceding old train depot’s demolition
(Source: Television station WYFF, May 15, 2018) ABBEVILLE, S.C. — After conflicting stories last week from the head of a preservationist group and a railroad company’s media manager, a police report acquired by WYFF News 4 appears to substantiate the preservationist’s...
Kansas City Southern VP Grafton sells 300 shares of company stock
(Source: Week Herald, May 16, 2018) NEW YORK — Kansas City Southern Railway VP Suzanne M. Grafton sold 300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 4. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.97, for a total value of $32,391.00. Following...
Stopped CSX train blocks firefighters on Jacksonville’s west side
(Source: Action News Jax, May 15, 2018) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Cellphone video from a driver shows multiple Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department trucks struggling to respond to an emergency on Jacksonville’s Westside because of a stopped train Tuesday morning. Full...
AAR gives Congress rail tech lesson
(Source: Railway Age, May 16, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads organized Rail Tech, an up close-and-personal demonstration designed to showcase the development and investment in innovation that maximizes safety and efficiency throughout...
MARC passengers trapped on train during flash flood
(Source: WTOP, March 16, 2018) FREDERICK, Md. — A dramatic scene unfolded Tuesday night as more than 80 people were trapped aboard a MARC train during the flash floods that hit Frederick County. Full story: www.wtop.com
Valero signs long-term refined-products supply agreement to Northern Mexico
(Source: Platts, May 15, 2018) MEXICO CITY — Valero Energy has signed a long-term agreement to supply Mexico's northern region with refined products via NuStar's midstream infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. Full story: Platts
