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Ethanol returning to U.S. rails

November 25, 2015 Sinking lease rates, weak crude prices and tough new safety measures for transporting oil by rail have spurred a resurgence in hauling ethanol on the U.S. rail network, as some train companies convert tank cars to carry more corn-based biofuels. The trend emerged in the past [...]

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Faster trains propel economy and middle class forward

November 24, 2015 Note: This is the second piece in a series that explores the connection between a robust transportation system and a stronger middle class. Read the first piece which sets the tone for a much needed national conversation. Around the globe, the race is on to bring the world [...]

Tags Amtrak, high-speed rail, middle class

CSX joins court appeals against ECP brakes

November 23, 2015 A week after railroads lost an appeal against the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new brake requirements, CSX Corp. (NYSE: CSX) has reinforced its stance against the new program. The new brake rules were issued by the DOT in May, and included phasing in tougher tank [...]

Tags CSX, DOT, ECP brakes, PHMSA

Feinberg tells railroads: 'No more breaks on PTC'

November 23, 2015 The nation’s rail safety chief told a group of railroad officials she expects them to complete a long-delayed collision-avoidance system by the end of 2018 and to not count on Congress to give them an additional reprieve. Recent legislation approved by Congress and signed by [...]

Tags positive train control, PTC, Sarah Feinberg

SMART TD’s New DLC Coordinator

November 23, 2015 Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) Anthony Petru has been chosen as coordinator of the DLC Program. Petru replaces long-time DLC member and Coordinator Steve Young, who retired earlier this autumn. Petru is a long-time DLC with years of experience in the rail industry. He graduat [...]

SMART TD names new DLC coordinator

November 20, 2015 Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) Anthony Petru has been chosen as coordinator of the DLC Program. Petru replaces long-time DLC member and Coordinator Steve Young, who retired earlier this autumn. Petru is a long-time DLC with years of experience in the rail industry. He graduat [...]

Tags Anthony Petru, designated legal counsel, DLC, Steve Young

Win a Trip to Bass Fishing’s Ultimate Event!

November 20, 2015 The GEICO Bassmaster Classic is the Super Bowl of competitive bass fishing, and now, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance members have a chance to be part of the memorable experience, cheering alongside more than a hundred thousand fellow bass fishing fanatics as pro anglers weigh thei [...]

Great Lakes plans flight changes

November 20, 2015 PRESCOTT, Ariz. – The Denver flight connection that made a brief return to the Prescott Airport this past summer will go away again, effective Dec. 2. Great Lakes Airlines plans to eliminate its connection between Prescott and Denver next month, and replace it with a tw [...]

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DOT's Foxx writes letter to House, Senate Conferees

November 19, 2015 In a letter to Chairman Bill Shuster (R – Pa.) of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, DOT’s Transportation Secretary Anthony R. Foxx wrote the following. Dear Mr. Chairman: I write to express my appreciation for efforts thus far to achieve a [...]

Tags DOT, Grow America Act, MAP 21, Secretary Foxx

Medicare Part B premiums for 2016

November 19, 2015 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that the standard monthly Part B premium will be $121.80 in 2016. However, most Medicare beneficiaries will not see an increase in their monthly Part B premiums because of a “hold harmless” provision in the law. U [...]

Tags Medicare, Medicare Part B, Railroad Retirement Board, RRB, SSA