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U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September vs. 90,000 jobs increase expected
(Source: CNBC, October 6, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma damaged not only Texas and Florida but also the U.S. jobs picture, as payrolls fell by 33,000 in September. That drop came even as the unemployment rate fell to a 16-year low of 4.2 percent,...
AAR: Rail traffic up 3.6 percent over 2016 for first 39 weeks of 2017
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, October 4, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 30, 2017, as well as volumes for September 2017. U.S. railroads...
San Diego’s historic Santa Fe Depot is about to be sold
(Source: San Diego Union-Tribune, October 4, 2017) SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Santa Fe Depot, one of the region’s most historic landmarks, is being sold to a local private investor with escrow due to close the first week of November. Full story: San Diego...
Catching an Amtrak toward L.A. from Sacramento? Train officials propose new service
(Source: Sacramento Bee, October 4, 2017) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s been nearly a half century since the last passenger trains cut through midtown Sacramento, dropping riders off at the sprawling depot that’s now an Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant. Full story:...
Neighbors say CSX trains constantly stopped on tracks near Atlanta create dangerous situation
(Source: Television station WSB-TV, October 4, 2017) COBB COUNTY, Ga. — People living in a Cobb County neighborhood say stopped trains are backing up traffic and blocking emergency vehicles. Full story: www.wsbtv.com
Amtrak conductor continues recovery six months after Naperville shooting
(Source: Television station WTKR, October 4, 2017) NAPERVILLE, Ill. — An Amtrak conductor shot by a disgruntled passenger is making a recovery six months later. Full story: www.wtkr.com
Amtrak adds new trains to Seattle, alters schedule
(Source: Television station KOIN, October 5, 2017) PORTLAND, Ore. — Amtrak is adding two new morning and evening trains between Seattle and Portland. Full story: www.koin.com
Oklahoma lawmakers mull high-speed rail system
(Source: Associated Press, October 4, 2017) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma lawmakers are studying the cost of a high-speed rail system that would link Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Full story: www.usnews.com
CSX denies discriminatory hiring practices
(Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail, October 4, 2017) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorneys for CSX Transportation in Huntington have filed a motion for a federal judge to dismiss a sex discrimination lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying the...
SLO County and Phillips 66 settle oil train lawsuit
(Source: News Times, October 5, 2017) SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Environmental activist groups are celebrating a win after oil giant Phillips 66 and SLO County entered into a settlement agreement in connection with a lawsuit over the company's controversial plans to...
