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KCS names Ottensmeyer as President and CEO
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, May 10, 2016) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) today announced that effective July 1, 2016, Patrick J. Ottensmeyer will succeed David L. Starling as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ottensmeyer will...
Teamsters: Report is another reminder of need to invest in U.S.
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 10, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Underinvestment in infrastructure continues to be a significant problem in the U.S., a new report shows, and it will cost American households upwards of $10 a day through...
Senator Bob Casey to call for increase in Amtrak funding
(Source: Television station WFMZ, May 10, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week marks one year since the deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia. On Wednesday, United States Senator Bob Casey will ask Congress to increase funding for Amtrak. During the conference call,...
OSHA faced with diminishing resources in efforts to keep working people alive
(Source: Column by Rebecca L. Reindel and M.K. Fletcher, AFL-CIO website, May 5, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In 2016, we are reflecting on where we have come and where we are going. It is the 45th anniversary of the opening of the Occupational Safety and Health...
Nazi gold train hunters defy skeptics and begin digging for treasures
(Source: The Telegraph, May 9, 2016) WARSAW, Poland — Two treasure hunters who claim to have found the last resting place of a German military train believed be to laden gold are set to begin digging on the site despite widespread skepticism over their claim. Full...
Green light for $2.3 billion MBTA extension plan
(Source: Boston Herald, May 10, 2016) BOSTON — State transportation officials and MBTA fiscal overseers voted unanimously yesterday to support a scaled-down Green Line extension — if they can get federal approval for the project and find a way to pay for it. Full...
UP plans $19 million investment in Pine Bluff lines
(Source: Pine Bluff Commercial, May 9, 2016) PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Union Pacific Corp. recently announced via a press release that it is investing $19 million to upgrade rail lines to and from Pine Bluff. The investments — $10 million on the rail line between Brinkley...
Only 225 of over 100,000 tank cars were retrofitted in first year
(Source: DeSmog Blog, May 9, 2016) NEW YORK — A year ago, when Federal regulators announced new rules for “high hazard” trains moving crude oil and ethanol, the oil industry protested that the rules were too strict. The main point of contention made by the American...
NY oil train inspections uncover three ‘critical’ defects
(Source: Albany Times Union, May 9, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. — State and federal rail inspectors uncovered three dozen defects during the most recent round of inspections of tracks, switches and crude oil tank cars across upstate New York. Three of the defects were deemed...
Houston really wants proposed bullet train to make a stop downtown
(Source: Houston Chronicle, May 10, 2016) HOUSTON — A planned high-speed rail line remains a popular project with city officials, many of whom are holding onto hope for an eventual downtown terminal. Texas Central Partners, the private firm proposing the...
Montreal’s mayor lauds new rail safety measures
(Source: Montreal Gazette, May 9, 2016) MONTREAL — Nearly two years after pressing the federal government and Canada’s railroad operators to beef up their safety regulations, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre said Monday that his demands have been met. Full story: Montreal...
Lac-Megantic to release results of rail bypass study
(Source: CBC News, May 10, 2016) LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec — The town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., will present the results of a preliminary feasibility study on creating tracks to bypass the town center after 47 people died during a train derailment nearly three years ago. Full...
Ex-Christie spokesman named acting NJ Transit chief of staff
(Source: www.nj.com, May 9, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — Top level changes continue at NJ Transit as Michael Drewniak, the former spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie, was named interim chief of staff. Full story: www.nj.com
NY, NJ officials urge permitting reform for transportation projects
(Source: Reuters, May 9, 2016) NEW YORK — The executive director of New York City's biggest regional transportation authority urged reforms of the nation's environmental review process for infrastructure projects on Monday to cut costs due to bureaucratic delays. Full...
BNSF idles about 45 locomotives in Fargo as shipping demand slows
(Source: www.inforum.com, May 9, 2016) FARGO, N.D. — An economic downturn involving a variety of commodities across various parts of the United States has resulted in BNSF Railway parking about 45 of its train locomotives at the railroad’s train yard just off 12th...
Opinion: High-speed rail key to growth strategy
(Source: Democrat & Chronicle opinion column by U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter, May 7, 2016) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Getting goods and people where they need to go underpins a good economy. We cannot afford to continue to starve our transportation infrastructure of investment....
147 years ago, Promontory Summit is where the nation was united
(Source: Salt Lake Tribune, May 7, 2016) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Tuesday marks the 147th anniversary of one of America's most important infrastructure achievements. That it happened at all is remarkable considering the decision to proceed was made in 1862. The nation...
UP to make Arkansas infrastructure improvements
(Source: Union Pacific press release, May 6, 2016) SPRING, Texas — Union Pacific plans to invest $83 million in 2016 to improve Arkansas' transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer...
Improving rail service could boost Yuma’s economy
(Source: Yuma Sun, May 8, 2016) YUMA, Ariz. — Yuma is ready for increased commercial and passenger rail services, but local government and business leaders say that while that’s the plan, it’s unlikely to happen in the near future. Full story: Yuma Sun
DOT announces $10 million TIGER grant to extend Amtrak service to Burlington, Vt.
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, May 6, 2016) BURLINGTON, Vt. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah E. Feinberg joined U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, U.S. Congressman Peter Welch, and Vermont...
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