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FRA Administrator Bose: Safety is first
(Source: SMART-TD press release, August 10, 2022) Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose didn’t elaborate on the proposed two-person crew rule that his agency recently put forth for the public to weigh in on, but he made it clear as he spoke on the second day of the...
North Platte union leader: UP policies leading Bailey Yard veterans to quit
(Source: North Platte Telegraph, August 8, 2022) Bailey Yard workers are more prone to give up on railroading after three years of layoffs followed by COVID-19, a North Platte rail union leader told an AFL-CIO virtual “town hall” last week. Mike Gage, president of...
Davenport aldermen approve $10 million agreement in CP-KCS merger
(Source: Quad-City Times, August 10, 2022) If a merger between two North American rail companies is approved by a federal board, Davenport will receive up to $10 million from the new company under an agreement aldermen unanimously approved Wednesday. The city plans to...
Carloads, intermodal down for the week ending August 6, 2022
(Source: Railway Age, August 10, 2022) U.S. carloads and intermodal traffic declined for Week 31 (the week ending Aug. 6, 2022), the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported on Aug. 10, with intermodal dropping more than carload. Traffic also declined...
Preliminary NTSB report says maintenance equipment turned in front of Amtrak train in July collision
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 11, 2022) Video from a locomotive camera shows that the operator of a Union Pacific maintenance-of-way vehicle turned in front of an Amtrak train and fouled the track just prior to a July collision in Oakland, according to the National...
Mining, rail capacity keeps supply tight as world shows new demand for coal: Analysis
(Source: Trains Magazine analysis by Chase Gunnoe, August 9, 2022) Recent circumstances have shown that coal still plays an important part in worldwide energy, enticing coal producers to try and beef up production. But experts say the U.S. coal industry cut capacity...
CSX, NS and port push to keep Amtrak proceeding on track
(Source: Freight Waves, August 10, 2022) Deliberations at the Surface Transportation Board over whether Amtrak should be allowed to reestablish Gulf Coast service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans are still ongoing, and all the parties appear to be holding fast...
BLET News
Runion reelected Wyoming SLB Chairman
In the Line of Duty: Ryan M. Jones
Sean Simon joins BLET National Legislative Office
National Division launches 2022 convention website
BLET opens Baltimore regional meeting
BLET, SMART-TD presidents update members following PEB 250
In the Line of Duty: Keith W. Bass
Membership update from the United Rail Unions regarding PEB No. 250
BLET members ratify new contract with Illinois & Midland
Daily Headlines
FRA Administrator Bose: Safety is first
(Source: SMART-TD press release, August 10, 2022) Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose didn’t elaborate on the proposed two-person crew rule that his agency recently put forth for the public to weigh in on, but he made it clear as he spoke on the second day of the...
North Platte union leader: UP policies leading Bailey Yard veterans to quit
(Source: North Platte Telegraph, August 8, 2022) Bailey Yard workers are more prone to give up on railroading after three years of layoffs followed by COVID-19, a North Platte rail union leader told an AFL-CIO virtual “town hall” last week. Mike Gage, president of...
Davenport aldermen approve $10 million agreement in CP-KCS merger
(Source: Quad-City Times, August 10, 2022) If a merger between two North American rail companies is approved by a federal board, Davenport will receive up to $10 million from the new company under an agreement aldermen unanimously approved Wednesday. The city plans to...
Carloads, intermodal down for the week ending August 6, 2022
(Source: Railway Age, August 10, 2022) U.S. carloads and intermodal traffic declined for Week 31 (the week ending Aug. 6, 2022), the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported on Aug. 10, with intermodal dropping more than carload. Traffic also declined...
Preliminary NTSB report says maintenance equipment turned in front of Amtrak train in July collision
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 11, 2022) Video from a locomotive camera shows that the operator of a Union Pacific maintenance-of-way vehicle turned in front of an Amtrak train and fouled the track just prior to a July collision in Oakland, according to the National...
Mining, rail capacity keeps supply tight as world shows new demand for coal: Analysis
(Source: Trains Magazine analysis by Chase Gunnoe, August 9, 2022) Recent circumstances have shown that coal still plays an important part in worldwide energy, enticing coal producers to try and beef up production. But experts say the U.S. coal industry cut capacity...
CSX, NS and port push to keep Amtrak proceeding on track
(Source: Freight Waves, August 10, 2022) Deliberations at the Surface Transportation Board over whether Amtrak should be allowed to reestablish Gulf Coast service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans are still ongoing, and all the parties appear to be holding fast...
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