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NJ Transit again cancels trains due to well-documented manpower shortages
(Source: www.nj.com, October 10, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit officials blamed the cancellation of 35 trains on Columbus Day on 20 engineers who they said unexpectedly took the day off, causing overcrowding and frustrating riders. Full story: www.nj.com
Major U.S. rail customers to air complaints over CSX at hearing
(Source: Reuters, October 11, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cargill Inc., Dow Chemical Co and other major corporate rail customers are expected to speak on Wednesday before the top U.S. rail regulator about their experiences with CSX Corp's network, which has been dogged...
Philadelphia’s attorney general appeals dismissal of charges against Amtrak train 188 engineer
(Source: Reuters, October 10, 2017) PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s attorney general is still pursuing criminal charges against the driver of a deadly Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia in 2015, appealing a judge’s decision last month to throw out the charges. Full...
Senate confirms Elliott as PHMSA administrator
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 9, 2017) The U.S. Senate last week confirmed Howard "Skip" Elliott to serve as the next administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Full story: Progressive Railroading
Metra’s labor cost rose 32 percent in effort to maintain aging equipment
(Source: Chicago Tribune, October 5, 2017) CHICAGO — The past few years have been good for Metra workers, particularly administrators. Even as the state budget stalemate starved agencies of money, the commuter railroad grew its payroll by 32 percent in the past five...
Cuomo denies construction on Moynihan Train Hall delayed track repairs that caused Penn Station derailments
(Source: New York Daily News, October 9, 2017) NEW YORK — Gov. Cuomo on Monday denied that his ambitious plan for a new train hall near Penn Station pushed off critical track repairs that led to crippling derailments. Full story: New York Daily News
Hurricane Maria’s aftermath: Monday, October 9
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 9, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Coordinating with government agencies, other labor unions, the Red Cross, non-profit organizations, and other groups has been central to successful disaster relief...
CP partners with Genesee & Wyoming
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, October 9, 2017) CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today announced a new partnership with Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) and Bluegrass Farms of Ohio that will open up the Ohio Valley to CP customers and...
GE using AI to build locomotives that think
(Source: Venture Beat, October 9, 2017) NEW YORK — The marriage of artificial intelligence and industrial engineering – or industrial IoT – is promising to disrupt the global economy. If the locomotive industry, for instance, uses smarter machines to offer incremental...
FBI stopped ISIS attacks on New York subway and Times Square in 2016
(Source: Newsweek, October 7, 2017) NEW YORK — U.S. agents stopped three sympathizers of the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) carrying out coordinated attacks on New York concert venues, subway stations and Times Square during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in...
