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Rail unions adopt resolution calling for paid sick leave
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 6, 2023) Twelve rail labor unions of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, have adopted a resolution that calls for the nation's freight railroads to give all railroad workers paid sick leave. The resolution states...
In a first, some CSX railroad workers to get paid sick leave
(Source: Associated Press, February 8, 2023) Several thousand workers at CSX will soon get one of the things that pushed the U.S. railroad industry to the brink of a strike last fall: paid sick time. CSX announced a deal Tuesday with two of its 12 unions, becoming the...
NS declares “controlled release” of toxic chemicals in East Palestine a success
(Source: Television station WFMJ, February 6, 2023) EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Norfolk Southern has declared the controlled release of toxic chemicals into the air in East Palestine a success. Full story: www.wfmj.com
While derailed NS train cars in Ohio are no longer burning toxic chemicals, officials say they need more air quality data to lift evacuations
(Source: Associated Press, February 8, 2023) Days after crews released and burned toxic chemicals transported by a wrecked train in Ohio, residents remain concerned about the toxic substances that could be lingering in their evacuated neighborhoods. Residents in the...
Ohio governor says he expects NS to pay for costs of derailment and fire
(Source: Trains Magazine, February 7, 2023) EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said today (Tuesday, Feb. 7) that he expects Norfolk Southern to pay for the costs related to the derailment and fire in the community on the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line....
Norfolk Southern releases list of chemicals carried on derailed train in Ohio
(Source: Television station WKBN, February 6, 2023) EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The fire in East Palestine is still burning as community members figure out what the new week will bring. First responders are still waiting until it’s safe enough to head back to the scene...
Amtrak crews begin training for future Gulf Coast route
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 6, 2023) Amtrak train crews this week will begin required training for future operation of its new Gulf Coast passenger-rail service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans. Full story: Progressive Railroading
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Daily Headlines
Rail unions adopt resolution calling for paid sick leave
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 6, 2023) Twelve rail labor unions of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, have adopted a resolution that calls for the nation's freight railroads to give all railroad workers paid sick leave. The resolution states...
In a first, some CSX railroad workers to get paid sick leave
(Source: Associated Press, February 8, 2023) Several thousand workers at CSX will soon get one of the things that pushed the U.S. railroad industry to the brink of a strike last fall: paid sick time. CSX announced a deal Tuesday with two of its 12 unions, becoming the...
NS declares “controlled release” of toxic chemicals in East Palestine a success
(Source: Television station WFMJ, February 6, 2023) EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Norfolk Southern has declared the controlled release of toxic chemicals into the air in East Palestine a success. Full story: www.wfmj.com
While derailed NS train cars in Ohio are no longer burning toxic chemicals, officials say they need more air quality data to lift evacuations
(Source: Associated Press, February 8, 2023) Days after crews released and burned toxic chemicals transported by a wrecked train in Ohio, residents remain concerned about the toxic substances that could be lingering in their evacuated neighborhoods. Residents in the...
Ohio governor says he expects NS to pay for costs of derailment and fire
(Source: Trains Magazine, February 7, 2023) EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said today (Tuesday, Feb. 7) that he expects Norfolk Southern to pay for the costs related to the derailment and fire in the community on the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line....
Norfolk Southern releases list of chemicals carried on derailed train in Ohio
(Source: Television station WKBN, February 6, 2023) EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The fire in East Palestine is still burning as community members figure out what the new week will bring. First responders are still waiting until it’s safe enough to head back to the scene...
Amtrak crews begin training for future Gulf Coast route
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 6, 2023) Amtrak train crews this week will begin required training for future operation of its new Gulf Coast passenger-rail service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans. Full story: Progressive Railroading
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