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On eve of final NTSB report, charges still possible for Amtrak 188 engineer
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 7, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Scrutiny of the engineer who operated a train that derailed in Philadelphia last year, killing eight passengers, isn't over yet. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
The tragedy of the Columbia River Gorge oil train derailment
(Source: Think Progress, June 8, 2016) NEW YORK — On Friday, June 3, a Union Pacific train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed on a tiny strip of land running between the Columbia River and the small town of Mosier, Oregon. Sixteen train cars carrying crude oil...
No crude, but hazardous materials still moving through Mosier
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 7, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — Union Pacific confirmed Tuesday it won’t be sending trains of crude oil through Mosier, Ore., until derailed cars there are cleared, the crash has been investigated and the town has adequate notice....
Oil on derailed Oregon train met ND conditioning order
(Source: www.inforum.com, July 7, 2016) NEW TOWN, N.D. — The Bakken crude on the oil train that derailed in Oregon last week met North Dakota’s oil conditioning order that requires companies to remove the most volatile gases. Full story: www.inforum.com
Industry experts question UP’s explanation for Mosier derailment
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 7, 2015) PORTLAND, Ore. — Railroad industry experts are questioning the early explanation from Union Pacific for why its oil train crashed in Mosier, Ore. Multiple railroad industry experts have said they find it unlikely a...
Oregon senators call for oil train reforms after Mosier derailment
(Source: The Hill, June 7, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s two Democratic senators on Tuesday said lawmakers should reform the way oil is transported by rail after a derailment in their state last week. Full story: The Hill
Mosier oil train derailment: 325,000 gallons cleared, 125,000 to go
(Source: The Oregonian, June 7, 2016) MOSIER, Ore. — Crews have so far removed more than 325,000 gallons of crude oil from the Union Pacific train that derailed last week in Mosier, authorities said Tuesday. Full story: The Oregonian
Work to start on second track between Albany, Schenectady
(Source: Albany Times Union, June 6, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. — Work on a second track to ease a major Amtrak bottleneck in the Capital Region began in earnest Monday with the arrival of Amtrak crews and special track-laying equipment. Full story: Albany Times Union
Railroad jobs returning to Edgemont?
(Source: Rapid City Journal, June 6, 2016) HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — Rumor recently had it that 125 of about 200 railroad jobs lost in March could possibly be returning to Edgemont via adjustments to Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railroad (BNSF) freight loads. Full...
Minnesota’s new rail director will tackle oil train safety, other issues
(Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 6, 2016) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The map above Alene Tchourumoff’s desk shows lines that appear, at first, to denote rivers — they sprawl and branch off, weaving and curving across the state. Full story: www.startribune.com
In wake of smoke blast, UP says it will address Roseville’s health risks
(Source: Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune, June 6, 2016) ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A malfunctioning locomotive engine in Roseville’s rail yard released a noxious cloud of soot and oil over the adjacent community Sunday morning, June 5. Full story:...
Oregon derailment likely to reignite oil by rail safety concerns
(Source: Reuters, June 4, 2016) NEW YORK — A Union Pacific train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames along Oregon's scenic Columbia River gorge on Friday in the first major rail accident involving crude in a year. Full story: Jamestown Sun
Claude Mongeau to step down as CEO of CN
(Source: CN press release, June 7, 2016) MONTREAL — CN announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau will step down from his role leading CN at the end of June. Mongeau joined CN 22 years ago, was CN's Chief Financial Officer for 11...
Drivers, warehouse workers to culminate port actions with LA march
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 6, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Port truck drivers and warehouse workers picketing during the last week at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will end their actions this afternoon with a march...
After oil train derailment, ‘I’m nervous all the time now,’ says resident
(Source: The Oregonian, June 6, 2016) MOSIER, Ore. — Residents of the 76-unit mobile home park overlooking the railroad tracks had to spend the weekend with family, in their cars or other places to wait out the intense fire and continuing cleanup that followed the...
Oregon governor, leaders call for oil train moratorium in Gorge
(Source: Associated Press and KGW, June 6, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — After an oil train derailment caused a fire, oil spill and evacuations near the small town of Mosier, Oregon, Governor Kate Brown and other state leaders have called for a moratorium on oil trains in...
UP temporarily halting oil train traffic in Columbia River Gorge
(Source: The Oregonian, June 6, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — With damaged tank cars still lying near to the tracks in Mosier, the site of Friday's fiery oil train derailment, Union Pacific said Monday it would temporarily suspend moving oil trains through the Columbia River...
Anger as residents return home after Oregon oil train derailment
(Source: Associated Press, June 7, 2016) MOSIER, Ore. — Local politicians and residents reacted with shock and anger Monday as Union Pacific began running trains through this tiny Columbia River Gorge town just three days after a fiery derailment forced residents to...
Railroad support for Great Lakes Basin project unclear
(Source: Post-Tribune, June 3, 2016) CHICAGO — While two of the railroads that were supposed to be served by Great Lakes Basin's proposed freight line have publicly stated they will not participate, the remaining four appear uncommitted to the project Full story:...
No compensation for Lac-Megantic first-responders’ PTSD
(Source: Life In Quebec, June 5, 2016) MONTREAL — Despite the horror they endured, certain first responders to the tragedy of Lac Mégantic will not be compensated for PTSD under train company MMA’s Arrangement Plan. Full story: Life In Quebec
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