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Congressional proposals could ease rail rates for Montana farmers
(Source: Great Falls Tribune, June 25, 2011) GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Representatives of Montana farmers gave a presentation on June 24 regarding proposed regulatory changes that could give farmers more say in shipping rates. They discussed legislative and regulatory...
NEC commuters to face possible delays through September
(Source: Bloomberg News, June 24, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak and commuter-train riders between New York and Philadelphia may continue to see delays as Amtrak completes power-system repairs over the next three months. The project to upgrade transformers and other...
Florida governor facing rail dilemma
(Source: St. Petersburg Times, June 27, 2011) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After halting a plan to develop high-speed rail — and killing tens of thousands of jobs in the process — Florida Governor Rick Scott is now facing a Saturday deadline on another major commuter rail...
KCS to release second quarter results on July 21
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, June 24, 2011) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern will release its financial results for second quarter 2011 on Thursday July 21, 2011, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will also hold its...
Amtrak ridership growth a sign of cultural shift?
(Source: Daily Press, June 26, 2011) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Daily Press examines possible reasons behind Amtrak's 19 consecutive months of ridership growth. Is it due to higher gasoline prices, or a cultural shift by the American commuter? Full story: Daily Press
DOT provides $126 million to ease train congestion in Chicago
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, June 24, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the Illinois Department of Transportation can now start spending $126 million for Chicago’s Englewood Flyover project...
Opponents of Amtrak privatization point to rail chaos in Great Britain
(Source: The Charleston Gazette, June 26, 2011) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Opponents of a Republican plan to privatize Amtrak say commuters need look no further than Great Britain, where privatization of British railroads led to layoffs, higher fares and poor service. Full...
Six killed, dozens hurt as truck slams into Amtrak train in Nevada
(Source: Associated Press and Reuters news reports, June 26, 2011) SPARKS, Nev. — A semitrailer skidded through downed crossing gates and into the side of an Amtrak train in rural Nevada on June 24, killing six people and injured dozens of others. The National...
Riding like a railroad baron
(Source: Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2011.) NEW YORK — All big Class I railroads own special corporate train cars for their chief executives. Some see it as a luxury and the railroads are not interested in making them accessible or drawing attention to them....
Durbin seeks meeting on rail consolidation in Springfield, Ill.
(Source: Springfield State Journal-Register, June 24, 2011) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has issued a letter calling for a meeting to discuss rail consolidation in Springfield, Ill., in hopes of bringing an Illinois legislative delegation...
Coal hauler BNSF Railway opposes solar energy plan
(Source: Reuters, June 22, 2011) LOS ANGELES — The BNSF Railway, one the nation's largest haulers of coal, is opposing a massive solar energy project planned for California's Mojave Desert. The railroad suggests that the solar facility would be so bright that the...
Power problems disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit for third time in three days
(Source: Newark Star-Ledger, June 24, 2011) NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Transit commuters are steamed after various problems have caused trains to be late three times in the past three days. Full story: www.nj.com
North Dakota flooding adds to CP Rail’s woes
(Source: Reuters, June 23, 2011) VANCOUVER, B.C. — Canadian Pacific Railway has shut a key freight line through North Dakota due to flooding, another blow to the railroad's severe-weather plagued operations so far this year. Full story: www.reuters.com
DOT announces $16 million PTC grant for California’s rail network
(Source: DOT press release, June 23, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) can now begin spending a $16 million grant that will support safety and scheduling improvements on...
Hoffa praises NLRB for proposing fairer elections
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 21, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today said the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposed a common-sense rule to make sure workers have the basic right to vote....
AAR: Intermodal traffic hits peak for second week in a row
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 23, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 294,310 carloads for the week ending June 18, 2011, up...
Amtrak chief Joe Boardman reiterates opposition to privatization plan
(Source: The Hill, June 22, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak President Joseph Boardman wrote in a letter that a Republican plan to privatize the Northeast Corridor "would likely mean the end of Amtrak and the national passenger rail system that Congress authorized...
Amtrak, SEPTA, NJ Transit trains delayed by power problems
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 23, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak, SEPTA and New Jersey Transit are reporting delays along the Northeast Corridor this morning due to problems with electric power. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Union Pacific to release second quarter 2011 earnings on July 21
(Source: Union Pacific Corp. press release, June 23, 2011.) OMAHA, Neb. — In conjunction with Union Pacific Corporation's second quarter 2011 earnings release, you are invited to listen to its presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet or via...
Congress should reject Mica-Shuster legislation to privatize Amtrak
(Source: AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department press release, June 22, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), today testified before the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of...
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