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China’s prize high-speed rail line plagued by glitches
(Source: Wall Street Journal, July 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Power failures, bad weather and train break downs have plagued the operations of China's highly-trumpeted high-speed rail line in recent days. The Wall Street Journal reports that the glitches have raised...
CP Rail reopens flooded railway line in North Dakota
(Source: Reuters, July 13, 2011) VANCOUVER, B.C. — Canadian Pacific Railway reopened its flooded mainline track from Saskatchewan through North Dakota. Reuters reports the line was reopened five days earlier than expected. Source: www.reuters.com
Meeting in Bakersfield to consider where bullet train would begin operation
(Source: Bakersfield Californian, July 13, 2011) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Board members of the California High-Speed Rail Authority are scheduled to meet in Bakersfield today to discuss where to begin operating the proposed 800-mile bullet train system. Full story:...
11 offenses for trucker dead in Maine Amtrak crash
(Source: Associated Press, July 13, 2011) NORTH BERWICK, Maine — The Associated Press is reporting that the driver of a tractor-trailer that collided with an Amtrak train in Maine had at least 11 traffic offenses on his record. He was killed in the July 11 crash and...
CSX increases 2011 capital investment to $2.2 billion; Declares quarterly dividend
(Source: CSX press release, July 13, 2011) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The CSX Corporation Board of Directors today authorized an increase in 2011 capital investment for certain asset purchases — primarily railcars to meet the growing near- and long-term demand for export...
California lawmakers seek more money for Chatsworth crash victims
(Source: Pasadena Star-News, July 12, 2011) PASADENA, Calif. — A group of California lawmakers have called upon railroad owner Veoila to increase compensation for victims of the deadly 2008 Metrolink crash in Chatsworth, Calif., that left 25 people dead. Current...
DOT stimulus payouts reach $29.6 billion
(Source: Journal of Commerce, July 12, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Journal of Commerce is reporting that — as of June 30, 2011 — the Department of Transportation has paid states $29.6 billion for transportation infrastructure work funded by the 2009 stimulus law....
KCS settles $66 million hurricane insurance claim
(Source: Reuters, July 12, 2011) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — According to Reuters, Kansas City Southern has settled an insurance claim for damages caused by Hurricane Alex, which hit the railroad's Mexican unit in central Mexico in June 2010. Reuters also reports that as a...
MBTA lets public vote on new locomotive paint schemes
(Source: MBTA press release, July 11, 2011) BOSTON, Mass — As the manufacturing and production of twenty new locomotives gets underway, the MBTA is asking the public to help choose a design scheme that reflects a new era in the delivery of Commuter Rail service....
NJ Transit scores low in customer satisfaction surveys
(Source: The Star-Ledger, July 13, 2011) NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Transit released the results of its customer satisfaction survey today, and the railroad received low marks across the board in numerous categories. Full story: The Star-Ledger
She’s been working on the railroad
(Source: North Platte telegraph, July 13, 2011) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Women of the Union Pacific Railroad, past and present, gathered at Cody Park in North Platte, Neb., on Tuesday for photographs and the sharing of experiences. The group of 28 posed for photographs...
BNSF: 44 spikes removed from train tracks in Bellingham
(Source: The News Tribune, July 12, 2011) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — BNSF Railway said vandals removed 44 railroad spikes from main line tracks along Bellingham Bay in Washington State. A railroad spokesman said the track tampering could have caused significant damage had it...
Rail car owners pull more units out of storage in June
(Source: Journal of Commerce, July 12, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Journal of Commerce is reporting that owners of parked railcars across North America pulled 2,847 units out of storage in June, nearly reversing the number of units they idled during May. Full story:...
AAR: June freight rail traffic makes slight gains
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, July 11, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported that monthly carloads in June increased 0.9 percent compared with June 2010, for a total of 1,428,580 carloads. For...
Amtrak to recognize one millionth rider in So. Cal.
(Source: Modesto Bee, July 12, 2011) MODESTO, Calif. — Amtrak is planning a special ceremony to recognize its 1 millionth passenger in Southern California. Full story: Modesto Bee
Amtrak’s Downeaster tops 500,000 for the first time
(Source: Associated Press, July 11, 2011) PORTLAND, Maine — Annual ridership on Amtrak's Downeaster route has topped 500,000 for the first time since the service began in 2001. The Portland, Maine, to Boston, Mass., route will mark its 10th anniversary in December....
BNSF reroutes traffic after 20-car derailment near Brainerd
(Source: Brainerd Dispatch, July 11, 2011) BRAINERD, Minn. — BNSF Railway reports 20 coal cars are off the tracks and 1,200 feet of track sustained damage following a derailment five miles east of Brainerd on Sunday. The railroad is rerouting traffic in the meantime,...
Boulders placed on BNSF train tracks on Oregon
(Source: KTVZ television station, July 11, 2011) MADRAS, Ore. — Vandals in Oregon pushed several 200- to 300-pound boulders on BNSF Railway tracks in an attempt to derail trains. The vandalism has taken place twice in recent weeks, and a BNSF locomotive sustained...
SEPTA shows U.S. officials why it needs more money for projects
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, July 12, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA officials yesterday hosted Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff to make their case for obtaining more federal funding to improve their rail infrastructure. He was given a tour that featured...
North Dakota Amtrak service still halted due to floods
(Source: Grand Forks Herald, July 11, 2011) GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Amtrak passenger rail service will not resume through North Dakota for at least several more days, as BNSF reports that it has about 1,500 feet of track that have been washed away along the Souris River....
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