Louisiana
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Rail
DOT seeks ‘careful and prompt consideration’ of Amtrak service to Gulf Coast
The U.S. Department of Transportation wants the Surface Transportation Board to take up Amtrak’s request asking to establish passenger service between Mobile and New Orleans.
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Weather and Critical Events
Coast Guard coordinates cleanup after deadly SEACOR Power capsizing
The process is underway to clear wreckage of the capsized SEACOR Power and minimize environmental impacts.
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News
2 more bodies recovered after Seacor Power capsizing
A total of 19 crew members were on board the Seacor Power when it overturned during rough weather 8 miles off of Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
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Weather and Critical Events
Coast Guard calls capsizing of commercial vessel major marine casualty
The ongoing search for missing crew members of the capsized Seacor Power has intensified.
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Rail
Amtrak takes fight for Mobile-New Orleans passenger service to STB
Amtrak wants to establish passenger rail service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, but CSX, Norfolk Southern and the Port of Mobile have some reservations.…
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Rail
Towing vessel damages CSX bridge in Louisiana
A towing vessel struck a CSX swing bridge near Slidell, Louisiana, very early Wednesday morning. Rail operations have since resumed at a reduced speed.
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Weather and Critical Events
5 of the top weather events from 2020
Unusually powerful storms impacted transportation and claimed lives in 2020.
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Weather and Critical Events
Ports closing ahead of Hurricane Zeta (with forecast video)
Coast Guard severely restricting vessel movement at several Gulf Coast ports as Hurricane Zeta closes in.
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Weather and Critical Events
Zeta eyeing Gulf Coast, landfall likely as hurricane (with forecast video)
Ninth named storm of the 2020 season to hit the continental U.S. Wednesday. Expect minor to moderate disruptions in supply chains.
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Weather and Critical Events
Roads remain closed days after Hurricane Delta leaves Gulf Coast (with forecast video)
Gulf Coast transportation may be slow at times even as remnants of Hurricane Delta head toward the Northeast.
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