Association of Short Lines and Regional Railroads
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Short line tax credit could become permanent
The coronavirus relief bill that passed Congress includes language that would make permanent a tax credit encouraging short line railroads to invest in capital projects.
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Rail Roundup: Groups laud nominee Buttigieg; US rail traffic up
Freight rail groups and others congratulate the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, on his nomination to lead DOT; also, U.S. weekly rail volumes rise…
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US DOT revamps loan program for short line railroads
The U.S. Department of Transportation hopes the changes will help more short line and regional railroads modernize and upgrade their infrastructure.
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Freight rail and partners outline coronavirus responses
The rail industry will try to keep business as usual for as long as possible, according to recent notices to customers.
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Rail union urges rail industry to respond to coronavirus concerns
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen wants freight and passenger railroads to temporarily alter their sick leave policies and provide stronger sanitizing materials.
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Department of Transportation initiates loan program for short lines: Railway Age
The loans would enable short line railroads to pay for rehabilitation projects.
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Railroad groups seek changes to hours of service mandate
U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
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Indiana short line, rail groups file lawsuit over Illinois’ crew size law
Groups say existing federal laws trump Illinois’ mandate on train crew size.
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Short lines group celebrates Congressional support of tax credit
The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments.
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