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Workers have opportunity to vote for a ‘Stronger America’
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the 2016 election growing closer, everyday Americans need to focus on finding a viable path forward that empowers them to have a voice in government so they can help...
Four killed in axe attack on passenger train in southern Germany
(Source: BBC News, July 18, 2016) LONDON — A teenage Afghan refugee armed with an axe and knife injured four people on a train in southern Germany before being shot dead by police, officials say. Three people in a group from Hong Kong were seriously hurt and one...
Lawmakers blast Chinese rail car deal; say it would threaten national security
(Source: The Hill, July 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over 50 bipartisan lawmakers are urging federal agencies to investigate a pending Chinese rail car deal that say would threaten national security. Full story: The Hill
KCS reports 2Q 2016 results
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release (PDF), July 19, 2016) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) reported second quarter 2016 revenues of $569 million, a decrease of 3% from second quarter 2015. Overall, carload volumes were unchanged compared to second...
Oregon rail officials look to push high-speed passenger service into distant future
(Source: The Register-Guard, July 17, 2016) EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation spent four years and $10 million mulling where the Willamette Valley passenger rail line of the future should go — and is about to decide that it should stay put, on the...
Train derails in CN’s Edmonton rail yard
(Source: Edmonton Sun, July 17, 2016) EDMONTON, Alberta — A train derailment early Sunday is fuelling worries about rail safety and dangerous goods moving through Edmonton. No injuries were reported. Full story: Edmonton Sun
Dallas-Houston high-speed rail company hires two more former public officials
(Source: Dallas Morning News, July 18, 2016) DALLAS — The developers of a high-speed bullet train between Dallas and Houston added two former public officials to its team, the company announced this morning. Full story: Dallas Morning News
FRA and TxDOT outline passenger rail options between Oklahoma City and Southern Texas
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, July 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have released 10 service and route...
Amtrak bomb-sniffing dog located day after it went missing
(Source: Associated Press, July 17, 2016) ALSIP, Ill. — A dog used to sniff out bombs for the Amtrak Police Department that went missing this weekend has been found. The Amtrak Police Department says "Hako" was found on Sunday, a day after it went missing from its...
Dispatcher charged in deadly German train collision
(Source: Associated Press, July 18, 2016) BERLIN — German prosecutors have charged a railway dispatcher with negligent homicide in the collision of two commuter trains in Bavaria earlier this year that killed a dozen people. Full story: www.woodtv.com
Crossing technology a sign of faster trains coming to Illinois
(Source: The State Journal-Register, July 16, 2016) GALESBURG, Ill. — Safety regulators have begun warning motorists of faster trains along a high-speed rail corridor in Illinois months before Amtrak service at up to 110 mph is scheduled to begin. Full story: The...
SEPTA adds 5 more rail cars to ease crowding
(Source: Television station WPVI, July 17, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's main transit agency is leasing additional rail cars in a continued effort to ease crowding due to over 100 coaches being out of service. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation...
Feds weigh minimum train crew sizes
(Source: The Hill, July 15, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration is considering a rule that would require most trains to have a minimum number of crew members. Full story: The Hill
Schenectady Amtrak station projects seek bids
(Source: Albany Times Union, July 15, 2016) SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The job to build a new Schenectady railroad station has been broken into two separate projects in an effort to attract more bidders after a previous effort drew just one bid. Full story: Albany Times...
Illinois Basin making up more of CSX utility coal profile
(Source: Platts, July 15, 2016) HOUSTON — As overall coal transportation volumes decline for CSX, loadings from the Illinois Basin are making up a greater portion of thermal coal on the US railroad's system, an executive said Thursday. Full story: Platts
CSX to keep 30 employees at downtown Huntington building
(Source: Herald-Dispatch, July 13, 2016) HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — CSX has decided to continue using some of its administrative offices in Huntington and the building will remain open. Full story: Herald-Dispatch
African-American woman accuses KCS of discrimination
(Source: Louisiana Record, July 14, 2016) SHREVEPORT, La. — A Shreveport African-American woman is suing Kansas City Southern Railway Company, alleging she suffered racial discrimination. Full story: Louisiana Record
Federal proposal would require railroads to provide monthly updates about oil trains
(Source: Lynchburg News and Advance, July 14, 2015) LYNCHBURG, Va. — City fire officials are eyeing proposed federal regulations that could give them access to more information about highly flammable oil trains that roll through the area. Full story: Lynchburg News...
High-speed rail remains elusive despite $10 billion investment
(Source: The Hill, July 15, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The prospect of a high-speed rail system remains elusive despite a $10 billion federal investment, lawmakers said Thursday. Full story: The Hill
Feds seek new rules to mitigate oil train derailments
(Source: The Hill, July 14, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are proposing new rules aimed at mitigating the effects of derailments, spills and explosions of oil trains. Full story: The Hill
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