CBS46.com reported that a downed tree on the tracks reportedly caused a commuter train in California to derail with its lead car falling into a creek; nine were reported injured. Read the entire story here.
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Trains.com reported that an Amtrak employee was struck and killed on March 1, 2016, on the Northeast Corridor. Read the entire article here.
CBS New York reported that hundreds gathered over the weekend to show their support for NJT union workers, who have worked without a new contract since 2011. Read the complete story here.
CBS New York reported that hundreds gathered over the weekend to show their support for union workers. Read the complete story here.
Today, state legislators in the Colorado House of Representatives passed a Rail Safety Bill that mandates a two-person crew for all trains operating in the state of Colorado. The bill now heads to the floor of the Colorado Senate.
Carl Smith, SMART TD Colo. state legislative director, released a statement today, acknowledging the victory, while reminding SMART members that the fight isn’t over, and urging them to contact their state senators to make sure the bill passes.
Click here to read the complete press release, and to obtain information on how to contact your state and federal representatives.
SMART Transportation Division is calling on all members of the SMART union, and all union Brothers and Sisters, to participate in a rally in support of New Jersey transit workers. The rally will take place tomorrow, March 5, at 10 am at the Marion & Norman Tanzman Recreational Area, 405 Pearl Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. For more details on the rally, access the event flyer, here.
NewsObserver.com reported that 16 freight cars from a Norfolk Southern train derailed last night in Ripley, N.Y., along Lake Erie. The accident interrupted Amtrak service from New York to Chicago. Ethanol leaking from some of the cars prompted an immediate evacuation of nearly 55 homes, and area schools were closed today. No injuries were reported and reason for crash is still undetermined.
Read the complete story here.
While officials in Nashville have committed to a comprehensive transit overhaul, leaders in Syracuse, NY are researching the feasibility of bringing back streetcars. The last time a streetcar graced the streets of Syracuse was 1941. View the complete article at NextCity.org.