Cory Martin
Illinois State Legislative Board Chairman
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FCC’s proposed rule would let railroad police use public safety radio
9/3/2015 Federal Legislation & Regulation FCC's proposed rule would let railroad police use public safety radio The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a notice of a proposed rule change that would permit railroad police to access...
Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA makes $10 million available to states for rail crossing safety projects
9/2/2015 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced it is soliciting applications for $10 million in grant funding for states to improve grade crossings and track along routes that transport crude oil, ethanol and other energy products. The FRA's...
BLET picks construction firm for new headquarters building project
9/2/2015 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen's (BLET) national division has signed a letter of intent with the Albert M. Higley Co. for construction services related to the buildout of its new headquarters in Independence, Ohio, the union announced...
Lower Coal Demand Cut Class I Profits
August 2015 Lower coal demand cut Class I railroad profits in second quarter By Daniel Niepow, Associate Editor Although the Class Is’ second-quarter financial results were mixed, one theme emerged: Lower coal volumes made a dent in already dampened profits. Even...
Amtrak, Iowa Pacific and INDOT sign agreement for Hoosier State route
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and local communities earlier this month reached long-term agreements with Amtrak and Iowa Pacific Holdings to continue Hoosier State passenger-rail service between Indianapolis and Chicago. Service under the new...
Explosions put Bakken crude oil on state rail radar
Explosions put Bakken crude oil on state rail radar August 24, 2015 John Weiss | Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. About 18 months ago, Illinois safety experts noted the heavily publicized explosions of trains carrying crude oil from the North Dakota Bakken formation...
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence declared August 23 through August 29, 2015 as Indiana Rail Safety Week
Governor declares August 23-29 as Rail Safety Week Monday, August 24, 2015 Indianapolis - Governor Mike Pence declared August 23 through August 29, 2015 as Indiana Rail Safety Week.Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation...
Operation Lifesaver awards $20,000 grant to Metra for rail safety messaging
8/17/2015 Rail News: Safety Operation Lifesaver awards $20,000 grant to Metra for rail safety messaging Metra received a $20,000 grant from Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) to help promote rail safety awareness. In partnership with the Federal Highway Administration...
CN CEO Mongeau to take medical leave for tumor treatment
8/13/2015 Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN CN CEO Mongeau to take medical leave for tumor treatment CN President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau announced yesterday that he will take a three-month medical leave for treatment of...
Train anti-collision deadline extension a must-pass — but how?
Train anti-collision deadline extension a must-pass — but how? By Heather Caygle 8/6/15 6:09 PM EDT Congress has just a handful of months to act on a looming railroad safety deadline, but whether the vehicle will be a multiyear transportation bill remains to be seen....