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How Japanese bullet trains changed the world of rail travel

November 30th, 2019
November 29, 2019 - dhakatribune.com - Not a single passenger has ever been killed or injured on the Shinkansen network over its 55-year history October of 1964 marked the age of Japan's bullet train era, as Tokyo saw a sleek blue trail...

Texas House sets Interim Charges: Zero hearings for rail, again

November 26th, 2019
November 26, 2019 - TRA Newswire - Speaker of the Texas House Dennis Bonnen has announced the Interim Charges for House Committees, ahead of the 2021 legislative session.  Rail has been excluded from upcoming hearings, again. A letter signed by 20...

Texas Central announces another key player in Dallas-Houston high speed line

November 22nd, 2019
November 22. 2019 - TRA Newswire - Texas Central Railway has announced another major achievement in their progress to bring high-speed trains to Texas with industry giant Kiewit's involvement. Kiewit’s subsidiary, Mass. Electric, has signed an early works agreement to prepare for...

Rail Passengers defends pax rights in House T&I testimony

November 16th, 2019
November 15, 2019 - RailPassengers.com - The House Rail & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Rail held a hearing the Amtrak reauthorization on November 13, examining current-day challenges and future opportunities for passenger rail in the U.S. Rail Passengers Association President Jim Mathews...

Port of Beaumont gains $18 million federal grant - includes rail improvements

November 16th, 2019
November 15, 2019 - BeaumontEnterprise.com - The Port of Beaumont will now be able to secure three vital infrastructure projects to maintain and expand its operations thanks to an $18 million federal grant. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation, which awarded...

2019 Texas Rail Plan is out: but will require legislative action to be effective

November 13th, 2019
November 13, 2019 - TRA Newswire - The long awaited 2019 Texas Rail Plan has been released by the Texas Department of Transportation. The draft document is now open for review. Public comment will be accepted through December 6th through this...

Union Pacific 4141 to be permanently displayed at College Station Bush Library

November 11th, 2019
November 9, 2019 - today.tamu.edu - The funeral train that carried President George H.W. Bush last December to his final resting place on the Texas A&M campus will be put on permanent display on the grounds of his presidential library. Union Pacific 4141, painted...

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (Fort Worth) recognized for rail policy leadership

November 11th, 2019
November 11, 2019 - aar.org - Texas Representative Kay Granger, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee,  received the Railroad Achievement Award last week in recognition of her continued leadership on policies that help ensure the health of the U.S....

Amtrak in crosshairs: Rail Passengers prez to testify before House Transpo Committee Wednesday

November 11th, 2019
November 11, 2019 - TRA Newswire/RailPassengers.org - Rail Passengers President Jim Mathews will appear before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Rail Wednesday morning, November 13, to make the case for a dramatic increase in investment for a national rail...

BNSF posts higher Q3 operating income, lower revenue

November 5th, 2019
November 5, 2019 - ProgressiveRailroading.com - BNSF Railway Co. reported third-quarter operating income rose 3 percent to $2.2 billion, while total revenue fell 2 percent to $6 billion compared with the same period a year ago. Increased rates per car were partially offset...

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