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KCS rail freight grew in mid-September
(Source: Journal of Commerce, September 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a strong August performance, the rail freight market has strengthened further in the first two weeks of September for Kansas City Southern, the Journal of Commerce reported. Full story:...
AAR: Railroads report slight gains in weekly rail traffic
(Source: Association of American Railroads, September 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported a slight increase in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 278,382 carloads for the week ending September 10,...
AAR: Railroads report slight gains in weekly rail traffic
(Source: Association of American Railroads, September 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported a slight increase in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 278,382 carloads for the week ending September 10,...
Senate passes FAA, highway extension
(Source: Journal of Commerce, September 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Journal of Commerce reports that late on Thursday, the Senate passed a “clean” bill to extend the Federal Aviation Administration's operations through Jan. 31, 2012, thereby avoiding a shutdown....
Senate passes FAA, highway extension
(Source: Journal of Commerce, September 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Journal of Commerce reports that late on Thursday, the Senate passed a “clean” bill to extend the Federal Aviation Administration's operations through Jan. 31, 2012, thereby avoiding a shutdown....
For locomotive engineers, the puzzle and pain of suicide by rail
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, September 16, 2011) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — For locomotive engineers who see a suicide or fatal accident, the memories are nearly impossible to overcome. Two members of the BLET — Vice President & National Legislative Representative John...
For locomotive engineers, the puzzle and pain of suicide by rail
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, September 16, 2011) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — For locomotive engineers who see a suicide or fatal accident, the memories are nearly impossible to overcome. Two members of the BLET — Vice President & National Legislative Representative John...
McBride to launch album with cross-country Amtrak tour
(Source: USA Today, September 14, 2011) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Country music star Martina McBride is on track to release her new album, Eleven, next month with a cross-country train ride aboard Amtrak. Source: USA Today
McBride to launch album with cross-country Amtrak tour
(Source: USA Today, September 14, 2011) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Country music star Martina McBride is on track to release her new album, Eleven, next month with a cross-country train ride aboard Amtrak. Source: USA Today
House OKs transportation spending extension
(Source: Journal of Commerce, September 13, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Journal of Commerce reported that the House unanimously approved extending highway and aviation spending on September 13. The $25.6 billion bill includes none of the policy issues that sharply...
House OKs transportation spending extension
(Source: Journal of Commerce, September 13, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Journal of Commerce reported that the House unanimously approved extending highway and aviation spending on September 13. The $25.6 billion bill includes none of the policy issues that sharply...
Va. Supreme Court hears county’s challenge to NS yard
(Source: Roanoke Times, September 14, 2011) RICHMOND, Va. — Montgomery County took its bid to block a proposed intermodal rail yard in Elliston to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that taxpayer funding for the planned Norfolk Southern Corp. facility...
Va. Supreme Court hears county’s challenge to NS yard
(Source: Roanoke Times, September 14, 2011) RICHMOND, Va. — Montgomery County took its bid to block a proposed intermodal rail yard in Elliston to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that taxpayer funding for the planned Norfolk Southern Corp. facility...
Suit in fatal Nevada Amtrak crash says door was locked
(Source: Associated Press, September 15, 2011) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Another lawsuit filed against Amtrak in the fatal crash with a truck in Nevada this summer blames a locked door on the train for making the disaster worse. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
Suit in fatal Nevada Amtrak crash says door was locked
(Source: Associated Press, September 15, 2011) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Another lawsuit filed against Amtrak in the fatal crash with a truck in Nevada this summer blames a locked door on the train for making the disaster worse. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
Frequency of BNSF derailments troublesome in Galveston
(Source: Galveston Daily News, September 15, 2011) GALVESTON, Texas — The frequency at which BNSF trains roll off tracks and overturn along a stretch of highway in the Galveston area has one official concerned. The latest derailment involving BNSF Railway track...
Frequency of BNSF derailments troublesome in Galveston
(Source: Galveston Daily News, September 15, 2011) GALVESTON, Texas — The frequency at which BNSF trains roll off tracks and overturn along a stretch of highway in the Galveston area has one official concerned. The latest derailment involving BNSF Railway track...
DOT announces nearly $20 million for rail line relocation projects across the U.S.
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, September 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that eight cities and states will share $19.4 million to replace, relocate and improve segments of railroad track in...
DOT announces nearly $20 million for rail line relocation projects across the U.S.
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, September 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that eight cities and states will share $19.4 million to replace, relocate and improve segments of railroad track in...
Railroad shares moving higher as KCS gets boost
(Source: Associated Press, September 14, 2011) NEW YORK — Shares of railroad companies rose Tuesday, after an analyst boosted his rating for Kansas City Southern, citing expectations of revenue growth at the company. Source: www.msnbc.com
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