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Rail
Rail Roundup: UP’s grain transload project, senators’ grade crossing bill
Union Pacific is constructing a grain transload facility at its intermodal terminal near Chicago, while two U.S. senators introduce bipartisan legislation to form a grant…
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Highway-rail grade crossings get attention in infrastructure bill
New provisions seek a comprehensive review of the U.S. grade crossing inventory.
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Lipinksi introduces bills addressing blocked rail crossings, train noise
The bills call actions such as setting federal penalties for blocked crossings and allowing funding for the construction of more rail-grade crossings.
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US lawmakers urged to address blocked grade crossings
To reduce or eliminate blocked highway-rail grade crossings, the federal government needs to define the roles of stakeholders and technology, hearing witnesses said.
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Rail agency mulls requiring rail crossing safety plans from all states
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing all states address highway-rail grade crossing safety.
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BNSF sues Oklahoma localities over blocked rail crossing rule
The railroad contends the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act preempt Oklahoma’s law.
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Federal Railroad Administration should share findings on longer trains: study
“Without documented strategies for how it plans to communicate the results of its research, FRA may lose an opportunity to effectively work with internal and…
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Oklahoma to fine freight railroads for blocking rail crossings
Blocking railroad crossings in Oklahoma now could come at a financial cost for freight railroads.
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Canada
Maple Leaf Motoring: Ontario gets new transport minister
Caroline Mulroney will be the ministry’s third leader in less than a year as province’s government contends with widespread public dissatisfaction.
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