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CN accuses CP of corporate espionage in lawsuit
(Source: Canadian Press, September 25, 2015) MONTREAL — A lawsuit launched by Canadian National Railway alleges a former employee shared confidential client information with rival Canadian Pacific, which then wooed business away in a made-in-Canada corporate espionage...
After calamitous year for coal, U.S. consumers hold key for rails
(Source: Reuters, September 28, 2015) CHICAGO — Investors in U.S. railroad stocks, who have been punished in 2015 by an accelerating decline in high-margin coal shipments, now are pinning their long-term hopes on a resurgence in consumer spending. Their bet is that a...
Railroad Retirement remains financially sound
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, August 5, 2015) CHICAGO — The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is required by law to submit annual financial reports and triennial actuarial valuations to Congress on the financial condition of the railroad retirement...
Amtrak ready to allow roll-on bike service between Pittsburgh, D.C.
(Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 28, 2015) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After years of promising it, Amtrak is about to offer roll-on bicycle service on the Capitol Limited route that passes through Pittsburgh. With two premier bike trails parallel to the route,...
After foiled mass shooting, France examines train security
(Source: National Public Radio, August 28, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — French officials are hosting an emergency meeting on train security in Paris. Saturday's meeting follows last week's thwarted mass shooting against passengers on a high-speed train bound for Paris....
Schumer: Use leftover Sandy money to fix NYC rail tunnels
(Source: The Hill, August 28, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is pushing for the federal government to use leftover Hurricane Sandy relief money to fix Amtrak and commuter rail tunnels that were damaged during the storm. Full story: The Hill
Ruling could ease way for unionizing at fast-food chains
(Source: Associated Press, August 28, 2015) NEW YORK — It could be easier for unions to bargain for better pay and working conditions on behalf of millions of workers at McDonald's, Burger King and other fast-food chains after a National Labor Relations Board ruling...
BNSF says court order could disrupt economy
(Source: LaCrosse Tribune, August 28, 2015) LaCROSSE, Wisc. — BNSF Railway says a temporary court injunction against use of its new track through the La Crosse River marsh would damage the railroad and disrupt the economy of the northern part of the country. Full...
Railroads report no major damage from Northwest fires (so far)
(Source: Railway Age, August 27, 2015) NEW YORK — Aside from unconfirmed reports of isolated tie damage to one Idaho short line, and moments of suspended service on both short lines and Class Is, the dozens of wildfires raging throughout the Northwest have, so far,...
Help for short line railroads seen as boost to rural Oregon economy
(Source: Jefferson Public Radio, August 26, 2015) ASHLAND, Ore. — It’s no secret that Oregon’s rural areas have lagged behind the state’s urban core in recovering from the recession of 2008. As politicians and business leaders scramble to find ways to resuscitate the...
Opinion: Scott Walker fails Wisconsin on transportation
(Source: LaCrosse Tribune opinion column by Dave Skoloda, August 28, 2015) LaCROSSE, Wisc. — The high-speed rail saga is just one of the unfortunate transportation-related decisions made under Walker’s leadership in Wisconsin. Full story: LaCrosse Tribune
Talgo to receive $9.75 million from Wisconsin taxpayers in train lawsuit
(Source: Urban Milwaukee, August 25, 2015) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — The story of Talgo, the Spanish manufacturer of trains, and its dispute with Republican leaders, just keeps getting worse for taxpayers. Last week we learned that state officials have agreed to pay $9.7...
AAR: Rail traffic up 0.4 percent compared to 2014 for week ending August 22
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 26, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Aug. 22, 2015. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 567,943...
After rising sharply in 2012 and 2013, Canada’s oil by rail exports declined in 2015
(Source: Canadian Press, August 27, 2015) OTTAWA — New figures compiled by the National Energy Board show a sharp decline in the amount of crude exported by rail so far this year. Nearly 84,000 barrels a day moved south of the border on trains in the second quarter....
Claimed discovery of Nazi gold train stirring hope in western Poland
(Source: Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2015) LOS ANGELES — Whether it's a hoax, wishful thinking or a bombshell discovery, the claim of two treasure hunters to have found a legendary Nazi train laden with gold is stirring up excitement in western Poland. Full story:...
CSX announces celebrity guest for 2015 Santa Train
(Source: CSX press release, August 26, 2015) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Rising pop star and “The Voice” Season 8 runner-up Meghan Linsey will be the celebrity guest on the Santa Train when it makes its 73rd journey to bring gifts to Appalachian families...
Belgium conducts searches after foiled train attack, but makes no arrests
(Source: New York Times, August 25, 2015) BRUSSELS — The Belgian authorities carried out searches Monday night in an operation linked to the attack last week on a high-speed train traveling to Paris from Amsterdam. No arrests were made. Full story: New York Times
Teamsters, elected officials demand San Bernardino County keep its promises
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 25, 2015) ONTARIO, Calif. — More than 1,200 San Bernardino County public employees were joined by State Treasurer John Chiang and District Attorney Mike Ramos at a town hall meeting at the Ontario...
Training exercises prepare 2,000 emergency workers for oil train disasters
(Source: Grand Forks Herald, August 25, 2015) CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. — Roughly 2,000 soldiers and civilian public safety workers battled a series of simulated catastrophes Tuesday, including building collapses, tornadoes and an oil train derailment. Full story: Grand...
States step up scrutiny of oil train shipments
(Source: Governing.com, August 26, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — When it comes to regulating railroads, states usually let the federal government determine policy. But mounting concerns about the safety of oil trains are making states bolder. In recent months, Oregon,...
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