WEATHER ALERT
Railroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report says
Read full article: Railroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report saysA new report says the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain kind of derailment related to the forces created when railcars push and pull against each other as freight trains have gotten longer.
Making dreams come true: La Porte teen with autism climbs aboard train, thanks to Union Pacific Railroad
Read full article: Making dreams come true: La Porte teen with autism climbs aboard train, thanks to Union Pacific RailroadFor nearly a decade, a La Porte teenager living with autism has only ever wanted to climb aboard a locomotive.
Proposal unveiled to provide relief from stalled trains in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Read full article: Proposal unveiled to provide relief from stalled trains in Houston’s Fifth WardMany Fifth Ward residents are seeking some sort of relief, complaining that stalled trains in the area have become a major nuisance, sparking safety concerns. Federal officials were touring the area with city leaders on Wednesday in an effort to stop the proposed merger of two rail lines which, they said, could worsen the problem.
Stalled trains become daily occurrence in Houston’s Fifth Ward, East End through Old Spanish Trail South Union
Read full article: Stalled trains become daily occurrence in Houston’s Fifth Ward, East End through Old Spanish Trail South UnionWorkers like Jesse Torres, along with people going to school or work are forced to wait sometimes past eight hours as 100 trains a day from three different railroad companies block intersections, blow loud horns and even park trains behind homes while hauling goods as they pass through.
Business owners in Houston’s East End, Fifth Ward say stalled trains are costing them money
Read full article: Business owners in Houston’s East End, Fifth Ward say stalled trains are costing them moneyResidents and business owners in Houston’s East End and Fifth Ward communities vented their frustration Thursday over stopped trains blocking major intersections, creating traffic jams as drivers wait – sometimes over an hour – for a train to clear the crossing.
One Good Thing: Teens train ride a wish come true in South Dakota
Read full article: One Good Thing: Teens train ride a wish come true in South DakotaHILL CITY, South Dakota A 16-year-old Wisconsin teen had his dream come true-- and its all thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Andrew Struensee was diagnosed with a cardiac condition and has been in and out of hospitals throughout his childhood. With help from Make-a-Wish, South Dakota, Andrew got to ride on the famous 1880 train from Keystone to Hill City. Andrew and his family took a tour of the engines, met with the conductor and rode in the front car. For more good news, sign up for our Something Good newsletter.