2014 – Page 4 – Railfanning.org

First Responders Complete Crude-By-Rail Safety Training At State-Of-The-Art Facility In Colorado

September 29, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX recently hosted crude-by-rail incident response training for 40 first responders representing 30 communities around the CSX network at the Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC) in Pueblo, Colorado.

Mongeau: Commercially-Aligned Regulatory Regime Key to Saskatchewan’s Growing Economy

September 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN’s capacity to invest in continued improvements in rail transportation to support Saskatchewan’s thriving economy requires a sound, commercially-driven regulatory regime.

500 Washington First Responders Receive Training from BNSF

September 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF is training 500 Washington first responders and by early October the railroad will surpass its goal of training 600 first responders in community hazmat trainings that are being held throughout the state.

Amtrak Empire Builder Detours Continue Due to BNSF Railway Track Work in North Dakota

September 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak will continue to temporarily detour the westbound Empire Builder (Train 7/27) in North Dakota due to ongoing BNSF Railway construction work.

Southern Museum to Break Ground on Expanded Research Center

September 25, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Friday will break ground on an 8,700-square-foot expansion to its research center.

CN Recognizes 11 Intermodal Customers for Sustainability

September 19, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has recognized 11 of its intermodal customers for their sustainability practices that are aligned with the objectives of the CN EcoConnexions program. Under the CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program, participating companies work to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency – one of CN’s key sustainability objectives. The 11 winners under CN’s recognition program are: CMA-CGM, Cosco, Hapag Lloyd, Kruger Products, Maersk Line, MOL, Mondelẽz Canada, NYK, OOCL Canada, Target Canada and Walmart Canada. CN will plant 110,00 trees next spring in recognition of its customers’ commitment to sustainable business practices.

CSX Launches Industry’s First On-Demand Mobile Application to Enhance Railroad Incident Response

September 19, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX is introducing a new mobile information system which will enhance first responders’ ability to access train and cargo information in real time via their mobile devices.

Florida East Coast Railway Adds Service in Carolinas

September 18, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) is expanding its services to include intermodal rail transportation between Charlotte, North Carolina and a number of locations in South Florida.

Hamberger: Railroads Able to Invest, Address Service and Capacity Issues, Thanks to Balanced Regulations

September 18, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Association of American Railroads (AAR) President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation last week that the nation’s freight rail industry is a key enabler of America’s economic revival, thanks to today’s balanced regulatory framework.

AAR Concerned About STB Bill

September 17, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is expressing concerns over the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Reauthorization Bill (S.2777), scheduled to be marked up in the Senate Commerce Committee.