Kyiv Independent Daily HeadlinesMay 26, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025

China supplying Russian military factories with chemicals, gunpowder, components — Russia ‘categorically’ rejected unconditional ceasefire in peace talks — Russians mock US and peace process with latest attacks on Ukraine, EU ambassador says — Putin is not interested in peace; German FM calls for additional sanctions following large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/monday-may-26-2025/

Tina M CaseyMay 19, 2025

To uncork grid bottleneck, freight trains can transport renewable energy.

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/18/hauling-renewable-energy-around-by-freight-train-not-a-prank/#google_vignette

#renewableenergy #renewables #grid #trains #freighttrains #locomotives #rails #railways #railroads #freight #transmission #windenergy #solarenergy #transportation #electrictrains #trainspotting #gogreen #goelectric

Hauling Renewable Energy Around By Freight Car -- Not A Prank!

The Pennsylvania firm Voltify is laying plans for a network of solar-powered microgrids to ferry renewable energy by freight car.

CleanTechnica
Tina M CaseyMay 19, 2025

To uncork grid bottleneck, freight trains can transport renewable energy.

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/18/hauling-renewable-energy-around-by-freight-train-not-a-prank/

#renewableenergy #renewables #grid #trains #freighttrains #locomotives #rails #railways #railroads #freight #transmission #windenergy #solarenergy #transportation #electrictrains #trainspotting #gogreen #goelectric

Hauling Renewable Energy Around By Freight Car -- Not A Prank!

The Pennsylvania firm Voltify is laying plans for a network of solar-powered microgrids to ferry renewable energy by freight car.

CleanTechnica
Kyiv Independent Daily HeadlinesMay 13, 2025

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Russia brings in top-level FSB Presidential Regiment to Chasiv Yar; If Russians are using this level of specialists in urban combat, they are probably facing difficulties — International Civil Aviation Organization rules Russia responsible for downing MH17 — Russia decreased but didn’t cease attacks during Victory Day truce — 6 Bulgarian nationals sentenced in the UK for spying for Russia … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/tuesday-may-13-2025/

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – Writeworks.UK

LilMikeSFOct 22, 2024

#Unions upset that #Canada’s #labour minister stepped on their rights and ruled that #FreightTrains must start rolling again and imposed binding #arbitration in spite of a challenge from the striking #Teamsters and a lockout of nearly 10,000 workers by #Canadian National #Railway mgmt

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2024/10/22/feds-order-to-end-rail-shutdown-unprecedented-labour-tribunal-says

Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

MONTREAL – Canada’s labour tribunal says the federal government’s directive to end the countrywide rail shutdown in August marked an “unprecedented” move. In a new docume...

Winnipeg Free Press
The AEGIS AllianceAug 23, 2024

As Canadian railroads have grinded to a halt, several sectors of the US economy may follow

#Canada #canadian #economy #freight #freighttrains #laborstrikes #Railroads #shipping #strike #trains
https://theaegisalliance.com/2024/08/22/as-canadian-railroads-have-grinded-to-a-halt-several-sectors-of-the-us-economy-may-follow/?feed_id=321&_unique_id=66c7d4161407a

As Canadian railroads have grinded to a halt, several sectors of the US economy may follow

Canadian railroads halt, US economy at risk. Lockout of 9,000 workers threatens supply chains, prices, and economic losses on both sides of the border.

© The AEGIS Alliance
Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬Apr 18, 2024
#Train Safety Fixed Forever: Miles-Long #FreightTrains Now Require 2 Whole Crew Members
The new rule still allows for one-person train crews after a special approval process.
#Buttigieg pointed out a crewmember is expected to walk 6mi if a 3mi train is forced to stop due to an issue. During this lengthy hike, train is stopped wherever it is for at least an hour. Yes, requiring a second crewmember is a marked improvement, but it barely reaches the bare minimum for safety.
https://jalopnik.com/train-safety-fixed-forever-miles-long-freight-trains-n-1851382143
Train Safety Fixed Forever: Miles-Long Freight Trains Now Require 2 Whole Crew Members

The new rule still allows for one-person train crews after a special approval process.

Jalopnik
schamspeareJan 27, 2024

Do any trainspotters in #Canada know if there is online CN / CP radio for the prairies (or any other way of tracking #trains passing through rural areas)?

#rail #CNrail #freighttrains

Global News MontrealJan 22, 2024
Rail plan between Hamilton and Montreal to cut truck transport, green house gas emissions
The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority and partners say a new freight rail line service has the potential to improve supply chain capacity in the region.
#globalnews #Canada #FreightTrains #Hamiltonnews #Hopa
https://globalnews.ca/news/10237798/rail-plan-hamilton-montreal-cut-truck-transport-green-house-gas/
Rail plan between Hamilton and Montreal to cut truck transport, green house gas emissions

The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority and partners say a new freight rail line service has the potential to improve supply chain capacity in the region.

Global News
Global NewsJan 22, 2024
Rail plan between Hamilton and Montreal to cut truck transport, green house gas emissions
The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority and partners say a new freight rail line service has the potential to improve supply chain capacity in the region.
#globalnews #Canada #FreightTrains #Hamiltonnews #Hopa
https://globalnews.ca/news/10237798/rail-plan-hamilton-montreal-cut-truck-transport-green-house-gas/
Rail plan between Hamilton and Montreal to cut truck transport, green house gas emissions

The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority and partners say a new freight rail line service has the potential to improve supply chain capacity in the region.

Global News