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HR 1763 Two Person Crew

Railroad Unions Advancing Two-Person Crew Legislation To Protect Safety CLEVELAND, April 17 — Continuing a cooperative effort to promote safety in the railroad industry, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Transportation Division of the...

Amtrak News

INDOT, FRA Reach Deal To Keep Hoosier State Line Running.  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration reached an understanding of the clear lines of accountability for passenger rail safety and accessibility between...

Oppose PTC Extension

BLET Urges Senators To Oppose Positive Train Control Extension (CLEVELAND) March 25 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) announced that it strongly opposes S. 650, the Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act, which is expected...

House Dems file $1B rail safety bill

House Dems file $1B rail safety bill Getty Images By Keith Laing – 03/19/15 10:58 AM EDT A group of House Democrats is calling for Congress to spend $1 billion over the next five years on boosting the safety of U.S. commuter railways after a string of recent...

Rauner budget would cut Amtrak trains as ridership is climbing

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed state budget would cut 40 percent from Illinois’ funding for Amtrak trains during a time when ridership has been climbing. Passenger numbers and ticket revenue have grown during the past five years. The Lincoln...

Chicago to Rockford Amtrak Route

Link to tomorrows hearing: http://www.ilga.gov/senate/audvid.aspHearing Notice For Transportation – Chicago to Rockford Amtrak Route Hearing Scheduled for Feb 25, 2015 Chairperson Martin Sandoval Vice-Chairperson Steve Stadelman Minority Spokesperson Karen...