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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Commentary: Ohio’s train derailment – not spy balloons – is the real national security threat
The railroad accident and chemical spill underscore the slow degradation of U.S. infrastructure and disaster response.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden hails plans for big East Coast tunnel fix
The president came to familiar terrain to promote his 2021 infrastructure law, a bipartisan win that is just now ramping up the spending on major projects.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
State panel backs creation of new rail trail between Auburn and Portland
Rail Use Advisory Council endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridor.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
Maine Voices: Trail networks, while popular, aren’t for everybody
Maine is an aging state. My partner and I don’t believe we’re the only people who feel rail would be better than trail.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2022
Jared Golden off the rails again in opposing Biden’s plea for labor deal
The Lewiston Democrat said imposing railroad pact by legislation was 'premature.'
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
Smithfield man hospitalized after car collides with railroad machinery in Belgrade
William Bockman, 83, suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening early Thursday when his car collided with a railroad tamper on Route 27, according to officials.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2022
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
The bill would impose a compromise labor agreement that was voted down by four of the 12 unions representing more than 100,000 employees at large freight rail carriers.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2022
Congress prepares to take up bill preventing rail strike
Railroad unions decried Biden’s call for Congress to intervene in their contract dispute, saying it undercuts their efforts to address workers’ quality-of-life concerns.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2022
Railroad unions decry Biden’s plan to block possible strike
Lawmakers may be asked to vote this week to impose the terms of the deals the 12 unions agreed to in September, even though 4 of those unions representing more than half of the 115,000 rail workers rejected them.
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