Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion June 15, 2023
Maine needs solutions to the challenges of climate change, affordable housing and increased traffic congestion in both the Greater Portland area and throughout the state of Maine. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ben Chipman, co-chair of the Transportation Committee, can help solve all three problems. as amended, would create a “vision plan” for the four state-owned rail lines that terminate in Portland and in the equally fast-growing Brunswick... + full article
Portland Press Herald USA Nation May 31, 2023
Area leaders are pushing the Legislature to approve a $50 million bond issue to bolster rail service in Maine for passengers and freight. “It is important that we take steps now to create the future we want to see and eventually will need to face,” former state Rep. Roger... + más
Rejected contracts, White House involvement: A timeline of a potential rail strike | ABC News
Commentary: Statewide, a great train robbery is underway | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion March 31, 2023
On April 12, Maine residents will have an opportunity to testify in favor of a new bill proposed by Sen. Joseph Baldacci. The Amtrak Downeaster pulls into the Brunswick Visitors Center in 2022. Restoring passenger service from Brunswick to Waterville and Bangor will encourage... + más
Approval of railroad merger ‘a big, big day’ for Baton Rouge to New Orleans passenger rail | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Business March 17, 2023
The decision by federal regulators to approve a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern was a major step forward in the effort to reestablish passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, supporters said.“It was a big, big day,” said John... + más
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New Orleans to Mobile passenger rail service awaiting $200M in federal funds to begin upgrades | The Advocate
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion February 09, 2023
Regarding the proposed “rail trail” between Auburn and Portland, we must not rip up the railway tracks. I strongly feel that would be a foolish mistake. Consider these points: Rail is making a comeback. CSX is investing millions in Maine. The Maine Department of... + más
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NFL playoff guide: Who’s in, who’s out and what’s the schedule for wild-card weekend? | Orlando Sentinel
ABC News USA Business November 30, 2022
Hundreds of thousands of rail workers stand on the brink of a nationwide that would paralyze the U.S. supply chain and passenger rail service ahead of the busy holiday season.Let me be clear: a rail shutdown would devastate our economy, President Joe Biden on Monday. Without... + más
Chance of Rail Strike Has Risen to 30%, Analyst Says. There Are Still Sticking Points. | MarketWatch
Biden signs bill averting rail worker strike despite lack of paid sick days | CNBC
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion November 29, 2022
Right now, as this is written, the railroad line from Brunswick to Augusta is under consideration for only by the Maine Department of Transportation and a trail advocacy group. If they succeed, rail opportunities between Brunswick, Augusta, Waterville, Newport and Bangor could... + más
Shocking CCTV of gas station robbery released by LAPD as suspects arrested | Newsweek
Second suspect arrested in Martha’s Vineyard bank robbery | The Boston Globe
The Hill USA Business September 24, 2022
The prospect of the first rail strike in the U.S. in 30 years had a lot of people worried. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), railroads carry 28 percent of all freight in the U.S., and a disruption to service would have cost more than $2 billion per day in... + más
Looming railroad strike could cripple US economy, transportation | ABC News
America’s Railroads Are in Trouble–With or Without a Strike | Time
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