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What's New Biofuel credits behind mystery cross-border train shipments CBC News (12/19) The mystery of the trainload of biodiesel that crossed back and forth over the Sarnia-Port Huron border without unloading its cargo has been solved. The shipments were part of a deal by a Toronto-based company which made millions of dollars by exploiting a loophole in a U.S. green energy program. Ironville Dock makes inroads as hub The Toledo Blade (8/16) A rail loop is under construction through the 71 acres between Front and the Maumee River. The track will be used to transfer bulk commodities, such as grain and stone, between trains and ships or trucks. Midwest governors coordinate to seek high speed rail funding Environment News Service (7/27) At the Midwest High Speed Rail Summit today in Chicago, an agreement was struck between eight states to work cooperatively to achieve Recovery Act funding to develop the Chicago Hub High Speed Rail Corridor - also called the Midwest corridor. Great Lakes shippers touting their green side The Toledo Blade (2/14) The Great Lakes shipping industry is circulating a new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report that suggests the positive environmental impacts and cost savings of Great Lakes shipping have been overlooked when compared to ground-based transportation sectors such as trains and tractor-trailers. Oberstar guides new transportation bill Business North (2/11) U.S. Rep. James Oberstar will guide the reshaping of America’s transportation landscape well into the 21st Century. Oberstar is ready to seize on a once in a lifetime opportunity to modernize the system of highways, waterways, airports and public transit that moves the nation’s freight and people. Environmental reviews could be trimmed The Toronto Star (1/27) The Canadian federal budget will include $1 billion for renewable energy, but the government has also signaled it wants to break down environmental roadblocks that stand in the way of a speedy economic recovery.
High Speed Rails Midwest High-Speed Rail Network Environmental Law and Policy Center The proposed "Midwest Metroliner" would use modern new railcars on upgraded existing track and cut train travel times between the major Midwestern cities to be competitive on a door-to-door basis with air travel.
Laws Railway Traffic and Passenger Tariffs Regulations Canadian Transportation Agency Overview of tariff interpretation and reporting.
Routes and Maps Illinois: Amtrak maps Illinois Department of Transportation Midwest network Amtrak Montréal - Jonquière Via Rail Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Toronto - London - Windsor Via Rail
Safety Office of Safety Federal Railroad Administration Overview of recent safety regulations. Railway Safety Consultative Committee Transport Canada Information on safety fact sheets, legislation and publications.
State and Provincial Resources ILLINOIS Rail Freight Program Illinois Department of Transportation Provides capital assistance to communities, railroads and shippers to preserve and improve rail freight service in Illinois. Travel by Amtrak in Illinois Illinois Department of Transportation Route map providing Amtrak train information for Illinois. INDIANA Railroad Section Indiana Department of Transportation Information on Indiana railroad routes, passenger rail service in addition to loan and grant funding programs. MINNESOTA Light Rail Transit Minnesota Department of Transportation The light rail system will serve the metropolitan areas of Minnesota. Minnesota's Transportation Network: Rail Minnesota Department of Transportation Information about passenger, commuter, and light transit rail, as well as rail safety, shipping freight, and railroad maps. PENNSYLVANIA Bureau of Rail Freight, Ports and Waterways Pennsylvania Department of Transportation An overview of the bureau's aim to preserve and promote rail freight service and to manage and maintain the state-owned rail lines.
Statistics Rail Profile Bureau of Transportation Statistics Part of the National Transportation Statistics 2003 report, the profile overviews the financial, inventory, performance and safety of U.S. railways. Railroad Statistics by State Association of American Railroads Key railroad statistics including geographical coverage, employee and freight information.
Tariffs and Taxes Railway Traffic and Passenger Tariffs Regulations Canadian Transportation Agency Overview of tariff interpretation and reporting.
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