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Rail freight plans may hit the buffers
2013-10-31 05:53:37| Beverages - Topix.net
I was delighted to witness the launch of the Lifting the Spirit trial whisky train service from Elgin to Grangemouth last month - a tangible example of how rail could be attracting freight away from Scotland's trunk roads.
Indian Government sets up high-speed rail authority
2013-10-31 01:00:00| Railway Technology
The Indian Government has set up the High-Speed Rail Corporation of India (HSRC), a step forward in the development of high-speed trains running in the country.
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Oman plans to begin construction of $15bn rail network in 2014
2013-10-31 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Oman is planning work on the first phase of its $15bn 2,244km rail network in 2014, transportation ministry assistant director-general Salim bin Said bin Salim Alami has announced.
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PUCO approves upgrades of three rail crossings across Ohio
2013-10-30 22:08:49| Railroads - Topix.net
COLUMBUS, OHIO The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio today approved construction authorization from the Ohio Rail Development Commission under which, CSX Transportation will install mast-mounted flashing lights and roadway gates at the following crossings: The railroad will be responsible for completing construction of the upgrades by July 30, ... (more)
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State Department Considers Oil by Rail in Keystone XL Decision
2013-10-30 14:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: A decision on the proposed northern half of the Keystone XL pipeline--under review since 2008--hinges on a final environmental review by the U.S. State Department now taking into consideration the importance oil-by-rail transport might have on growth of Alberta`s tar sands. Could oil by rail realistically provide an alternative to the Keystone XL, aiding in the expansion of Canada`s highly-polluting tar sands? Photo credit: Russ Allison Loar/ Creative Commons U.S. officials are evaluating the...
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