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Pipeline shortage forcing crude by rail spike
(Source: Canadian Press, March 5, 2018) CALGARY — The International Energy Agency says crude-by-rail shipments in Canada are expected to more than double over the next two years, as a lack of pipeline capacity forces producers to look to alternatives. Full story: Toronto Star Thursday, March 8, 2018
Read MoreSenate Democrats call for federal investment in rail infrastructure
(Source: Progressive Railroading 03/08/2018) Senate Democrats yesterday unveiled a $1 trillion national infrastructure plan to cover a wide range of needs, including $180 billion to replace and expand rail and bus systems. The Democrats’ “Blueprint to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure” is being presented as an alternative to President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan unveiled in January. The…
Read MoreRegistration closing soon for BLET’s only LC training class of 2018
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, March 8 — Space is still available for the BLET Education and Training Department’s Local Chairman training class, which will be held from April 8-13, 2018, at the BLET National Division headquarters and Training Center in Independence, Ohio. Due to the upcoming triennial elections later this year, this will be the only training…
Read MoreFRA kicks off rail-crossing safety campaign
(Source: Progressive Railroading 03/06/2018) The Federal Railroad Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have launched a $4.3 million campaign to educate the public about the dangers of railroad grade crossings. Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory announced the campaign at his swearing-in ceremony held last week. “This subject matter will always be close to my heart, having personally experienced on…
Read MoreUP slates $450 million for 2018 capex in Texas
(Source: Progressive Railroading 03/06/2018) Union Pacific Railroad‘s 2018 capital expenditures program will include $450 million to upgrade and maintain its rail infrastructure in Texas, the Class I announced yesterday. The investment will cover a range of initiatives, including $320 million to maintain track and $94 million to maintain bridges in the state, UP officials said…
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