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Hundreds attend meeting on proposed Amtrak Hiawatha project
(Source: Pioneer Press, November 4, 2016) CHICAGO — The Illinois and Wisconsin departments of transportation and Amtrak held a meeting on November 2 regarding the proposed Amtrak Hiawatha project, which would increase service from Chicago to Milwaukee from seven to 10...
New York & Atlantic Railway promotes Bonner to President
(Source: New York & Atlantic Railway press release, November 4, 2016) GLENDALE, N.Y. — James P. Bonner, currently vice president of New York & Atlantic Railway Company has been named president, effective November 4, 2016. At the same time, Marlon B. Taylor is promoted...
Teamsters: Federal labor board rejects XPO’s latest anti-union tactics
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Labor Relations Board has dismissed six objections filed by XPO Logistics involving the Oct. 12 election in Aurora, Ill., which means the Teamsters are now...
The long, tortured journey to bring rail back to Los Angeles
(Source: Los Angeles Times, November 3, 2016) LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles voters will decide next week whether to make another major expansion in the region’s rail network Full story: Los Angeles Times
Village in Ohio adopts resolution to halt NS yard project
(Source: Toledo Blade, November 4, 2016) SWANTON, Ohio — Village Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday opposing a seven-track railroad yard just northwest of the village in Swanton Township. Full story: Toledo Blade
Rail work done, Amtrak Michigan is ready to go for the holidays
(Source: Detroit Free Press, November 3, 2016) DETROIT — The tracks are clear. After months of construction on the Amtrak route between Detroit and Chicago, service has returned to normal, just in time for the holidays. Three round-trip trains per day have been...
Blumenthal calls for PTC in rail terminals
(Source: Stamford Advocate, November 3, 2016) STAMFORD, Conn. — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on federal rail regulators to re-examine exemptions that allow commuter railroads such as Metro-North to skip installing positive train control at passenger...
W.Va. Teamsters put spotlight on RTW, get out the vote for pro-worker candidates
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 3, 2016) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two Novembers ago, following the 2014 midterm elections, a new crop of corporate-backed politicians took control of the West Virginia legislature, ending more than 80...
NJ Transit officials to face lawmakers over crash, safety
(Source: Associated Press, November 4, 2016) TRENTON, N.J. — Lawmakers investigating September's deadly New Jersey Transit train crash could finally get a chance to question the top agency officials who skipped out on an oversight hearing last month. Full story:...
Wife of MTA worker killed by subway train in Brooklyn demands answers
(Source: New York Daily News, November 4, 2016) NEW YORK — The wife of a track worker fatally struck by a subway train in Brooklyn demanded Thursday a full investigation into the incident. Full story: New York Daily News
SEPTA, union trade barbs, then resume talks
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 4, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Thursday, day three of Philadelphia's transit strike, began with the union's leader firing accusations at SEPTA's board chairman, and closed, once again, with promises of progress being made but no...
AAR reports rail traffic for October and week ending October 29, 2016
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 2, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for October 2016. Carload traffic in October totaled 1,066,994...
New app integrates Amtrak, Uber and buses in North Carolina
(Source: Railway Gazette, November 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina Department of Transportation and technology company TransLoc have launched a three-month pilot of a door-to-door journey planning app which highlights options to use Uber and local public...
Lake Forest scrambles to respond to Amtrak Hiawatha track project proposal
(Source: Pioneer Press, November 2, 2016) CHICAGO — Lake Forest officials and residents are scrambling to respond to the proposed construction of a side train track of at least 10,000 feet near the Academy Woods subdivision. Amtrak wants to increase service on its...
Twin Cities suburb braces for truck traffic from BNSF facility
(Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 2, 2016) ST. PAUL PARK, Minn. — A 100-acre storage area for automobiles in St. Paul Park is a prospect local officials don't like — but don't think they can derail. Full story: Duluth News Tribune
KCS to make improvements to rail line through Louisiana
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, November 1, 2016) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that its subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), is investing approximately $14.3 million in 2016 on construction and...
Texas high-speed rail supporters, opponents continue to jockey
(Source: Houston Chronicle, November 2, 2016) HOUSTON — Supporters and opponents of a planned high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas continue their efforts, though it’s likely the state legislature’s upcoming session starting in January will be the final...
Legislators slam Massachusetts transportation officials over Keolis fines
(Source: Boston Globe, November 2, 2016) BOSTON — Amid declines in commuter rail service, 14 state lawmakers urged transportation officials to be more transparent about their fines against Keolis Commuter Services and denounced the agency’s failure to announce its...
CSX tanker car leaks ethanol in Fredericksburg, delays VRE
(Source: The Free Lance-Star, November 2, 2016) FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A leaking tanker car on tracks in Fredericksburg’s Mayfield neighborhood briefly halted rail traffic Wednesday afternoon, but officials said it posed no threat to the public. Full story: The Free...
Petrochemical growth needs more from trucks, trains
(Source: Houston Chronicle, November 2, 2016) HOUSTON, Texas — Some manufacturers are concerned that regional infrastructure won't be prepared for the impending influx of petrochemical-related cargo through the Port of Houston, a topic discussed Wednesday during the...
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