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NJ Transit spending is tough to track
(Source: Bloomberg, November 22, 2016) NEW YORK — As New Jersey Transit pays record fines and leads the nation on commuter rail breakdowns, the agency has squelched public scrutiny of how it spends hundreds of millions of dollars on day-to-day operations. Full story:...
NS VP Hurlbut sells $49,000 in company stock
(Source: Baseball News Source, November 21, 2016) NEW YORK — Norfolk Southern Corp. VP Thomas E. Hurlbut sold 469 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 18. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.77, for a total...
Downeaster now making 3 trips daily to Brunswick
(Source: Associated Press, November 22, 2016) AUGUST, Maine — Amtrak's Downeaster train is now making three trips each day from Boston to Freeport and Brunswick. The service on Monday added a new late morning southbound departure and an early afternoon northbound...
Increased Amtrak ridership in Iowa sparks hope for rail enthusiasts
(Source: Des Moines Register, November 21, 2016) DES MOINES, Iowa — Amtrak ridership in Iowa is on the upswing, despite low gasoline prices that are increasing traffic on the state's highways. Full story: Des Moines Register
Philly’s air pollution spiked during SEPTA strike
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 18, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Increased weekday traffic during the recent SEPTA strike made Philadelphia's air pollution significantly worse, the city said Friday. During morning rush hours, levels of fine inhalable particles in the...
Wind may be to blame for derailing NS train cars on Susquehanna River bridge
(Source: Lancaster Online, November 21, 2016) LANCASTER, Pa. — Heavy winds may be to blame for a train derailing Monday on a Susquehanna River bridge in Perry County. The last four cars on a westbound Norfolk Southern freight train out of Harrisburg left the rails at...
Moorman: Amtrak CEO tenure will be short
(Source: Trains, November 21, 2016) NEW YORK — Wick Moorman says he does not have a long-term future at Amtrak. Moorman took the top spot at the national passenger railroad in September. Full story: Trains
Railroads worry Trump trade policy could reduce freight traffic
(Source: Marketplace.org, November 22, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railroads are among the many industries wondering what they stand to gain or lose under a Trump administration. President-elect Trump says he wants a major infrastructure initiative. A trade group...
The Feds finally make safety rules for high-speed rail
(Source: Wired, November 21, 2016) NEW YORK — The Federal Railroad Administration is releasing new draft regulations that could make it a lot easier to build the speedier transport option right here in the US of A. They lay out clear safety standards for the trains,...
FRA proposes safety standard updates to allow for high-speed passenger trains
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, November 21, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today proposed updates for the passenger train safety standards used in the United States as the country looks to add high-speed...
NJ Transit says it will no longer allow engineers to operate trains while under sleep apnea treatment
(Source: CBS New York, November 21, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Monday that it is no longer allowing its engineers to operate trains while they are being treated for sleep apnea. Full story: CBS New York
Amtrak Vacations launches 25 new rail packages
(Source: Travel Pulse, November 19, 2016) NEW YORK — With domestic U.S. travel on a healthy upswing, Amtrak Vacations has rolled out 25 new rail vacation packages, bringing its total number of offerings to about 350. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Lake Forest gets another 60 days to offer feedback on Hiawatha rail projects
(Source: Pioneer Press, November 18, 2016) CHICAGO — The public comment period for a set of proposed projects along a rail line that runs through Lake Forest has been extended by 60 days. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Jaxport opens new rail terminal
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 18, 2016) The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has opened its new $30 million Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, port officials announced yesterday. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Amtrak Downeaster expands service thanks to layover facility
(Source: Associated Press, November 20, 2016) BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority is hosting a celebration to recognize expanded service to Freeport and Brunswick. Full story: Washington Times
More Thanksgiving travel this year on roads, rails, and in the air
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 20, 2016) CHICAGO — The American Automobile Association expects the busiest travel season in nine years, with 1 million more Americans traveling this Thanksgiving compared with last year. AAA cites the improved economy as a major...
New steps taken to stabilize crude oil prior to shipment by rail
(Source: Press-Republican, November 20, 2016) PLATTSBURGH — A process has begun to ensure that crude oil shipped by rail is stabilized, which should reduce the risk of fire in the event of a derailment. Full story: Press-Republican
115 killed after train derails in north India
(Source: Associated Press, November 21, 2016) PUKHRAYAN, India — At least 115 people were killed when an overnight passenger train rolled off the track in northern India early Sunday, with rescuers working into the night to pull people out of the mangled coaches,...
Amtrak jumping into Black Friday with ‘Track Friday’ sale
(Source: Washington Post, November 21, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Black Friday is just a few days away and this year there’s good news for people looking travel deals on America’s railroad. For the first time ever, Amtrak is introducing Black Friday deals that could...
Santa Train brings communities together, spreads spirit of Christmas on 74th run
(Source: Times News, November 19, 2016) KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Saturday the Santa Train made its 74th annual, 14-stop trek from Shelby, Ky., to downtown Kingsport. Full story: Times News
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