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Train conductor held for drug testing during stroke awarded $2.1 million
(Source: Daily Business Review, August 28, 2017) NEW YORK — Samuel F. Belcher's colleagues called it in over their radios when his behavior caused delays during a late-night shift: The train conductor was "acting funny," they said, staggering and showing signs of...
St. Louis companies sue CSX over delayed shipments
(Source: St. Louis Record, August 28, 2017) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis companies are suing a railroad company, citing alleged breach of contract. Foresight Coal Sales LLC, Sugar Camp Energy LLC and Williamson Energy LLC filed a complaint in the St. Louis 22nd Judicial...
Teamsters organizing power displayed at the TNBC
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 28, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters National Black Caucus (TNBC) recently wrapped up another successful conference, held this year in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 42nd annual...
Five hurt as NS rail maintenance vehicles collide in West Virginia
(Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph, August 28, 2017) BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Several employees of Norfolk Southern were transported to Bluefield Regional Medical Center Monday for precautionary purposes following an accident involving track maintenance equipment in Mercer...
CSX’s chief looks to make his model work south of the border
(Source: Albany Times Union, August 26, 2017) SELKIRK, N.Y. — These are challenging times for CSX, the railroad that dominates freight business across upstate New York. Full story: Albany Times Union
FRA launches investigation after CSX worker loses arm in Nashville yard accident that happened during eclipse
(Source: Television station WSMV, August 25, 2017) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A CSX worker lost his arm when he was hit by a train during Monday’s total solar eclipse. The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating the incident. It could take up to two months until...
CSX tackling service issues, CEO tells STB
(Source: Reuters, August 28, 2017) DETROIT — CSX Corp. said it is dealing with service issues even as it forges ahead with a controversial overhaul of its network that has led dozens of trade groups to call for an investigation into disruptions at the No. 3 U.S....
BNSF recalls about 4,000 workers from furlough
(Source: Lincoln Journal Star, August 28, 2017) LINCOLN, Neb. — While other railroads are cutting jobs, BSNF Railway is bringing workers back. The Berkshire Hathaway-owned railroad, which is one of the largest employers in Lincoln, has recalled about 4,000 of the...
Furloughed railroad workers rehired en masse, but is coal really growing?
(Source: Reuters, August 28, 2017) SEATTLE — BNSF Railway has called back roughly 4,000 of the 5,000 workers who were furloughed across its system last year, reflecting stronger volumes of coal, grain, and intermodal containers and trailers, a spokesman said. Full...
Hurricane Harvey’s impact on rail service continues
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 28, 2017) Class Is, Amtrak and Houston METRO suspended service and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) declared an emergency event this past weekend due to Hurricane Harvey's impact on the Texas Gulf region. The FRA...
