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CN Engineers on Strike, Talks break Down
Talks between the Canadian Teamsters Union and Canadian National Railways (CNR) broke down at midnight and the Locomotive Engineers of CNR are now on strike. The union says that the talks broke down over their... Federal oversight of subways proposed
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Just yesterday, I posted a story about DC Metro safety and today the headline is an attempt at Federal takeover of subways by the Obama administration. That is fine with me. Think about it, the... Tubular Rail and the saga of Ohio and Sir Branson
Columbus, Ohio: The future belongs to those who see it now and act on it. Tubular Rail, a futuristic train technology that operates without conventional rail tracks or bridges, was among the top 50 new, bright ideas selected last week by a group of accredited investors and... Distracted Drivers Kill Thousands Each Year
Drivers who were distracted by electronic devices killed around 5,800 people in the United States during 2008, says U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The numbers were presented at a two-day Transportation...
created by Annina Bergman | 8 wks ago | updated 8 wks ago
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Boston Train crash : MBTA train struck barrier
Authorities in Boston, MA will be checking a train conductor for drug and alcohol use, a standard investigative procedure, with regard to a morning accident there. There are reports that some 18 passengers have been injured in this morning's commuter... St. Charles Avenue streetcars win federal stimulus cash
For some light relief, I'm pleased to announce the streetcars in New Orleans will get Federal Stimulus cash. " If you live in Uptown New Orleans, part of the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package is coming... TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY PROPOSES OPENING US TO MEXICAN TRUCKS
" By Michael Cutler May 24, 2009 NewsWithViews.com I was just sent this disturbing news article this evening from a former colleague who also retired ... Immediate Transportation Savings with a Long-Term View
" Use Collaborative Sourcing to Quickly Achieve Sustainable Savings and Strengthen Shipper-Carrier Relationships by Jeff Ryan of Bravo SolutionA group of carriers presenting in early 2009 to a logistics trade... High-Speed Envy, No More
Though I have yet to have the opportunity to visit Europe or Asia and take advantage of their high-speed rail systems, I am aware of the ability to travel from London to Paris in two and a half hours, and Japan’s “bullet train” taking you from Tokyo to Osaka (some 380... A123 signs with Chrysler and GE
A123’s long-awaited IPO (or APO, actual public offering) could signal an economic recovery spearheaded by electric batteries for vehicle and grid applications. Chrysler is betting on them for their new EV... Nitrogen challenges CO2 for media spotlight
Nitrogen is common in the Earth’s atmosphere, far more common than carbon-based gases. Nitrogen makes up roughly 78% of the atmosphere, while CO2 makes up less than 1%. It occurs in all living... President Obama Sharpens Message on Budget Priorities
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama has announced that in the coming weeks, he will continue to focus on the core principles of his budget such as, cutting the deficit in half by the end of his first... Macquarie signals huge losses day after P3 mega-bridge announced
Just a day after the B.C. Liberal government announced plans to supersize the new Port Mann bridge crossing comes news that the project's private partner is facing major write-downs on its other infrastructure... Hacked road signs warn of zombies, raptors ahead
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COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Hackers are messing with electronic road signs in some states, warning of zombies and raptors down the road. Traffic safety officials aren't amused. The latest breach came during Tuesday...
created by Subculture Arts | 42 wks ago | updated 42 wks ago
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614 views | 3 recommendations | 1 comment
French crowds join general strike on 'Black Thursday'
Hundreds of thousands of people took part in a general strike in France on Thursday in protest at the government's handling of the economic crisis. Union leaders said 2.5 million people had taken part in protests...
created by Rachel Nixon | 43 wks ago | updated 43 wks ago
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