January 14, 2015 | BNSF, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Bloomberg, January 11, 2015) NEW YORK — A “stronger tank car is warranted” and is preferable to other proposed safety measures such as new speed limits, which would slow the delivery of a variety of goods, said BNSF Chairman Matt Rose, who was speaking on a...
January 14, 2015 | Headlines, NTSB, Oil Train
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, January 13, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rail tank cars that carry crude oil, ethanol and other hazardous materials across the country must do it more safely. That’s one of four new issues on the...
January 13, 2015 | Amtrak, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Missoulian, January 12, 2015) WHITEFISH, Mont. — This is a great place to visit, but – for the tens of thousands who arrive and depart by train – for the past several months it’s been an inconvenient one. Full story: Missoulian
January 13, 2015 | BNSF, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Roll Call, January 12, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The increase in domestic crude production not only in the Bakken region but in the Eagle Ford in Texas and elsewhere “truly the greatest business development that I think we’ll all see in our collective...
January 13, 2015 | Canada, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Canadian Press, January 12, 2015) MONTREAL — The funds earmarked for those affected by the Lac-Megantic train disaster represent just a fraction of what’s needed, a town official says. A US$200-million settlement was announced last week, with more than...
January 13, 2015 | BNSF, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Bloomberg, January 12, 2015) ARLINGTON, Va. — BNSF Railway Co. is reconsidering a plan to buy 5,000 oil-tank cars built to new safety standards after some customers voiced concern about the initiative. Full story: Transport Topics
January 13, 2015 | BNSF, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Bloomberg, January 13, 2014) NEW YORK — Even as the rout in crude prices spurs producers to curtail spending in the Bakken shale fields, BNSF is sticking to its $500 million plan to expand service to the area. The work spotlights an enduring challenge for the...
January 9, 2015 | Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Chico Enterprise-Record, January 8, 2015) OROVILLE, Calif. — With trains loaded with a particularly volatile form of light crude oil coming through the Feather River Canyon, Butte County officials are preparing for “derailments or other unplanned releases” of...
January 9, 2015 | CP, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Financial Post, January 6, 2015) OTTAWA — Citi has cut its price target for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. due to concerns that energy-related volumes could shrink this year if oil prices remain low. Full story: Financial Post
January 8, 2015 | Amtrak, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: LaCrosse Tribune, January 7, 2015) LACROSSE, Wisc. — Amtrak’s Empire Builder line will return to its normal schedule Monday, nine months after the passenger rail service padded its timetable to accommodate rail construction. Full story: LaCrosse...
