The bill before the Legislature is designed to expand the types of information railroads are required to give the state so that emergency management and public safety agencies can prepare for potential rail disasters.
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Waterville becomes first Maine city to endorse plan to study passenger rail expansion bill
The City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to approve a resolution that seeks, ultimately, to extend passenger rail service to Lewiston-Auburn, Waterville and Bangor.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Freight railroad free-for-all is unacceptable
The secrecy enjoyed by railroads leaves Maine unable to either evaluate or respond to potentially extraordinary risks to public health and safety.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable.
A five-month Press Herald investigation reveals poorly maintained lines, unreported accidents and secrecy around the hazardous materials transported through Maine.
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Renovations to Maine State Museum chug along with removal of historic steam engine
When the Augusta museum reopens, likely in 2025, it is expected to feature interactive exhibits that boost focus on women and minority groups – and 2 humpback whale skeletons.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick-Rockland train line launching weekend service
The Coastliner debuted during the Maine Lobster Festival, drawing more than 600 riders.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Railroads must alert first responders within 10 miles of derailed cargo train under new rule
The rule would force all railroads to send out information to all nearby emergency services anytime there is a derailment or hazardous chemical release, instead of expecting arriving firefighters to look up the details on an app.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Is Congress capable of serious action on freight rail safety?
It’s easy for politicians to decry the East Palestine derailment, but when it comes to preventing future disasters, they are MIA.
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Train track in Belgrade washed out as state, railroads repair storm damage
Sunday’s storm, which dumped up to 5 inches of rain in central Maine, has caused washouts and other damage to tracks across the state.
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Railroad cited for violating pollution law in derailment cleanup
State regulators tell Canadian Pacific Kansas City that its failure to stabilize roads and stream crossings during the cleanup has resulted in a significant amount of sediment being released into nearby waters.