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Operation Lifesaver Awards More Than $245,000 for Rail Safety Public Awareness Campaigns

Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are awarding than $200,000 in competitive rail safety awareness grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in a dozen states.

South Dakota State Railroad Board Agrees to Sell Sioux Valley Line to the D&I Railroad

The South Dakota State Railroad Board has finalized an agreement for the South Dakota Department of Transportation to sell the Sioux Valley rail line to the D&I Railroad Co. for $10 million.

Feds Allocate $5.6 Million for Rail Capital Projects in South Dakota

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has selected three projects in South Dakota to receive $5.6 million from the Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) Grants made available by the Consolidated Appropriations Acts of 2019 and 2020.

The Thundering Freight of Box Elder

Pulling out of Box Elder, South Dakota, the road paralleled the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern tracks. It just so happens the morning freight was thundering past! So, I grabbed my trusty camera and rolled down the window. The morning air was crisp as I leaned out precariously. The shutter snapped. The whistle blew. It was another day of chasing freights in Box Elder.

Hi-Railing in Wall

Pulling into Wall, South Dakota, we were greeted by this Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern truck. It was meant to be!

Canadian Pacific Selling West End of DM&E Line to Genesee & Wyoming

Canadian Pacific is selling the west end of its Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern line to Genesee & Wyoming for continued rail operations.

Begeman Sworn in as STB Member

WASHINGTON — Ann D. Begeman was sworn in May 2, 2011 as a member of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, bringing two decades of experience in transportation policy to the Board.

Sioux Falls City Officials Join BNSF Railway to Mark 5,000th Crossing Closure Across BNSF Network

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Officials from the city of Sioux Falls, the state of South Dakota and BNSF Railway celebrated the closure of the 5,000th grade crossing on BNSF’s rail network, setting a new national record for grade crossing closures and safety improvement, the railroad announced.

BNSF Receives National Achievement Award for Commitment to Community Safety

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway Company has been honored by TRANSCAER (National Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) for its commitment to helping communities prepare for and respond to possible hazardous materials transportation incidents. BNSF was one of eight companies to receive TRANSCAER’s 2009 National Achievement Award for supporting the TRANSCAER initiative and extending beyond the geographic boundaries of any one region. This is the 10th time the National TRANSCAER Task Group has selected BNSF for this award for continuing dedication to emergency preparedness and community outreach. In addition, Brock Lowman, BNSF, manager, HazMat Response, was recognized with the TRANSCAER Chairman’s award. This award is given at the discretion

BNSF Receives National Achievement Award for Commitment to Community Safety

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway Co. announced that it has been honored by TRANSCAER (National Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) for its commitment to helping communities prepare for and respond to possible hazardous materials transportation incidents.