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BNSF train derailment, ethanol fire in Minnesota renew safety fears

(Source: Associated Press, March 30, 2023) Hundreds of people had to evacuate their Minnesota town after a BNSF train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire early Thursday, but authorities were hopeful that the quick response and cold weather would help limit the impact of this latest crash. The nation has been increasingly…

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Why train derailments involving hazardous chemicals keep happening

(Source: Vox, March 30, 2023) Although train derailments involving hazardous chemicals are relatively rare, the occurrence of the Minnesota derailment so close to the Ohio one has raised questions about train safety and whether new regulations are needed to prevent more of these dangerous incidents from happening in the future. According to the Washington Post, there…

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Historic milestone: Megan Mead first woman elected to BLET National office

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, March 31 — Megan C. Mead became the first woman in the 160-year history of the BLET to hold a National Division office when she was elected by acclamation to serve as Alternate National Secretary-Treasurer on October 12, 2022. “As we observe Women’s History Month, I salute Sister Mead for this significant accomplishment,”…

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Rail traffic tumbles 7.5% in week ending March 25, 2023

(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, March 29, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 25, 2023. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 469,958 carloads and intermodal units, down 7.5 percent compared with the same week last year. Total…

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