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#81

This is long overdue!

http://www.saultstar.com/2015/02/20/tories-introduce-bill-to-force-rail-industry-not-taxpayers-to-pay-for-disaster-cleanup

#82

This almost as entertaining as reading a crime novel.

http://montrealgazette.com/business/cn-rail-to-resume-talks-with-union-ahead-of-lockout-deadline?__lsa=ae0b-5e07

#83

Here’s another one that’s all about the money.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/cn-made-flat-out-false-remarks-about-thunder-bay-city-says-1.2966588

#84

They had some whopper snow storms in the Maritimes, we’ve seen that snow drift plowing CN diesel. But here’s a write up from the '80s

http://www.journalpioneer.com/News/Local/2015-02-22/article-4053045/CN-plowman-recalls-storm-of-%26lsquo%3B82/1

#85

The Transportation Safety Board on the new and improved tank cars

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/tsb-says-new-standards-for-rail-tankers-inadequate-1.2967621

#86

Looks like they all want to see who blinks first while playing chicken right down to the wire (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-money-mouth.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-money-mouth.gif)

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/cn-rail-reaches-tentative-deal-with-union-avoiding-lockout/article23173879/

#87

A preliminary news report on a fiery Alberta derailment — I guess a link to the original TSB Report will show up soon.

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http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/5445203-rail-fractures-led-to-fiery-derailment-report/

#88

An update on the clean up of that derailment near Banff AB, all the cars have been retrieved except on that is still in the water - used as … a temporary dam.

http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/banff-national-park-begins-cleanup-on-train-derailment

#89

Hans-Joerg Mueller said:

… all the cars have been retrieved except on that is still in the water - used as … a temporary dam.

Well, you use what is to hand, I guess

#90

Off hand I’d say CP should get with the program and start doing proper maintenance.

http://www.sasklifestyles.com/news/business/rail-cars-leave-tracks-near-estevan-1.1778503

#91

From the “oh dear” department…

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cp-s-hunter-harrison-says-terrorist-attack-a-bigger-concern-than-derailment-1.2979127

#92

Another derailment on CN’s transcon in Northern Ontario … and the thaw along with the Spring runoff is not even here yet.

http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCAKBN0M11UP20150305

#93

I didn’t know that Disney runs a supply chain, good read.

http://theloadstar.co.uk/disney-supply-chain/

#94

And this a “not so new” concept from “the Hunter” …

http://calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/cp-rail-will-use-management-to-maintain-100-per-cent-capacity-in-event-of-another-strike-harrison

#95

CN Transcon in Northern Ontario again

http://www.tbnewswatch.com/News/368644/CN_Rail_train_derails_near_Hornepayne

#96

it happened 105 years ago

http://www.timescolonist.com/news/b-c/canada-s-deadliest-avalanche-remembered-105-years-after-it-took-58-lives-1.1784199

Mountain railroading was a lot more dangerous back then.

#97

When it comes to derailments both CN and CP seem to have “communication problems”.

http://www.laclabichepost.com/article/20150305/LLB0801/150309984

The farther North, the larger the problem??

#98

It isn’t just the snow out on the line … interesting report from one of the eastern import points for road vehicles.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cn-rail-autoport-backlog-not-just-weather-related-says-union-1.2982835

#99

A lot of shortlines in Saskatchewan and more being added …

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/short_lines_regionals/news/Northern-Lights-Rail-plans-launch-in-Saskatchewan-Georgia-port-board-adds-Sandersvilles-Tarbutton–43751

… now to get a map where they’re all located. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-undecided.gif)

#100

Now this is a different approach … a residents’ panel to discuss railway projects.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/transportation/2015/03/07/metrolinx-convenes-resident-panel-ahead-of-next-big-build.html