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Amtrak CEO talks possibility of Pueblo passenger stop
(Source: KOAA, August 5, 2016) PUEBLO, Colo. — As Amtrak's CEO gets ready to retire, he gave us his final thoughts on the possibility of adding a passenger stop in Pueblo. Full story and video: www.koaa.com
Crude by rail shipments to U.S. East Coast are declining
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 4, 2016) The volume of crude oil transported by rail plummeted 45 percent during the first five months of 2016 compared with the same period last year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported yesterday. Full...
Men file whistleblower suits against North Dakota short line railroad
(Source: Associated Press, August 4, 2016) FARGO, N.D. — Two men who worked for a North Dakota railroad say they were wrongly fired after they testified for a fellow employee who was injured on the job. They have filed federal whistleblower lawsuits against...
Amtrak’s Boardman heralds Southwest Chief
(Source: Associated Press, August 4, 2016) NEWTON, Kan. — The head of Amtrak celebrated the salvation of Newton’s passenger rail service and said there’s a possibility Wichita could get passenger rail service. Full story: Topeka Capital-Journal
New locomotives cut Amtrak delays 20 percent
(Source: Associated Press, August 4, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — As Amtrak prepares to roll out the last of 70 new locomotives, the passenger rail corporation said the engines have helped reduce delays by more than 20 percent. Full story: Toledo Blade
AAR: July 2016 carload traffic down 8.8 percent from July 2015
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for July 2016. Carload traffic in July totaled 1,025,367 carloads, down...
UP makes marketing and sales leadership appointments
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, August 3, 2016) NEW YORK — Union Pacific made four appointments in marketing and sales leadership roles, effective September 1. Full story: Railway Track & Structures
Financial transaction tax would benefit all Americans
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters, allied groups and even some lawmakers have put forward the idea of increasing investment in America as a way to get more people to work while at the same...
Central Texas & Colorado River short line begins operations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 3, 2016) The Central Texas & Colorado River Railway LLC began operating yesterday under the ownership of OmniTRAX Inc. Full story: Progressive Railroading
NTSB briefs findings from limited investigation of D.C. Metro derailment
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, August 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board presented to Congressional staff for members of Congress from the region, as well as committee staff with oversight for...
MBTA looks for sunnier financial footing with new solar initiative
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, August 3, 2016) NEW YORK — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) approved a plan allowing for the installation of solar energy generating equipment at 37 T-owned parking...
North Carolina officials praise CSX rail hub
(Source: Rocky Mount Telegram, August 4, 2016) ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Despite the local economy’s high unemployment rate, state officials are optimistic about future economic growth spurred by the recent announcement of a new railroad terminal coming to the Twin...
Illinois Teamster saves passenger from burning car after accident
(Source: Teamsters Joint Council 25 press release, July 18, 2016) CHICAGO — At 1:48 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, Illinois Department of Transportation Minuteman and Teamsters Local 700 member Matt Spina was responding to a crash when a drunk driver on the Dan Ryan...
Rural Georgia rail port gets big boost from Kia auto parts
(Source: Associated Press, August 3, 2016) SAVANNAH, Ga. — A rail terminal in rural southwest Georgia got a big boost Wednesday from automaker Kia, which plans to move daily shipments of auto parts from the busy Port of Savannah through the site to supply its...
Opinion: Study confirms freight rail is the backbone of U.S. economy
(Source: Opinion column by Dennis Shingleton in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3, 2016) FORT WORTH, Texas — If the North Texas economy were a living organism, our roads, runways, rails and other infrastructure would be the skeleton, with freight rail tracks...
Ackman’s Pershing Square selling its stake in Canadian Pacific Railway
(Source: Bloomberg News, August 3, 2016) NEW YORK — Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management is unloading its entire stake in Canadian Pacific Railway, almost five years after sparking a turnaround at the Calgary-based company and becoming its biggest...
SEPTA to phase in return of Silverliner V cars through November
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, August 4, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA should return to a regular Regional Rail schedule again by October, the authority's general manager said in a press conference Wednesday. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
U.S. crude oil train movements down 45 percent from 2015
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, August 3, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Energy Department on Wednesday confirmed what many trainspotters have observed: Movements of crude oil by rail within the United States for the first five months this year are down 45 percent from...
County officials see big future for Atlantic City train, but NJ Transit skeptical
(Source: Press of Atlantic City, August 3, 2016) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The slogan “NJ Transit. The Way to Go” is printed on the receipt of every train ticket bought on the Atlantic City Rail Line. But with declining ridership and an infrequent schedule, that slogan is...
New York eyeing incentives for Alstom deal
(Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin, August 2, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. — State officials are looking to bolster a deal to manufacture high-speed trains in the Southern Tier by proposing a $30 million subsidy to land the agreement. Full story: www.pressconnects.com
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