2016 US Rail Shut-down?

This is a short excerpt of a longer article appearing in the November 2015 issue of Coal Age Magazine, on possible shutdown of the US Rail System at the start of 2016.

TIH: Toxic Inhalation Hazards. TIH release in a densely populated area could have catastrophic consequences.

As of December 14th 2015, H.R.3651 to extend the deadline is stuck in committee:

Latest Title: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 Sponsor: Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] (introduced 9/30/2015) Latest Major Action: 10/1/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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