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Candian National (Local Freight), 11-17-2009

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...

created by albertacowpoke | 17 hrs ago
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CN Engineers on Strike, Talks break Down

created by albertacowpoke | 17 hrs ago
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YankeeJim

Federal oversight of subways proposed

YJ Opinionary: 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...

opinion by YankeeJim | 1 wk ago | updated 1 wk ago
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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...

created by OhioNewsBureau | 7 wks ago
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maidenvt

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...

created by smkovalinsky | 10 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
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CRAFT REVOLUTION / MOSAIC IN PATCHWORK APPLICATION AND APPROACH

oktavdsaint

CRAFT REVOLUTION / MOSAIC IN PATCHWORK APPLICATION AND APPROACH

Doing things like no other before is like walking in another line, why we need to do being Different from them, how do we see things in another side? Is this possible have a new line in a row? I attend...

opinion by oktavdsaint | 1 year ago | updated 20 wks ago
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Last Leg of New Orleans Street Car Route Reopened

René

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...

created by René | 23 wks ago | updated 23 wks ago
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TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY PROPOSES OPENING US TO MEXICAN TRUCKS

CynicalPatriot

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 ...

created by CynicalPatriot | 26 wks ago
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Rob Guerriere

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...

created by Rob Guerriere | 28 wks ago
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President Obama Sharpens Message on Budget Priorities

Pythiian1

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...

created by Pythiian1 | 36 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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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...

opinion by ashblankenship | 31 wks ago
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The Bicycle in Japan, the greatest tool there is!

Paschen

The Bicycle in Japan, the greatest tool there is!

Japan without Bicycle today would be like an Ocean without Water, unthinkable.I am always amazed at how many Bicycle actually exist here and to see people of all ages and every social rank using them on...

created by Paschen | 1 year ago | updated 32 wks ago
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72JAG

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...

opinion by 72JAG | 32 wks ago
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72JAG

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...