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Teamsters detail struggles of port truck drivers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 10, 2017) ATLANTA — The Teamsters brought the story of the nation’s port truck drivers to the Netroots Nation conference today, explaining how thousands of workers are being exploited by their...
Amtrak’s eclipse train to Carbondale sold out in 22 hours
(Source: The Southern, August 10, 2017) CARBONDALE, Ill. — Tickets for same-day, round-trip Amtrak service to Carbondale on the day of the eclipse sold out mere hours after the special train was announced earlier this week. Full story: The Southern
Robert L. Sumwalt III becomes 14th NTSB Chairman
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, August 10, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Robert L. Sumwalt III was sworn in as the National Transportation Safety Board’s 14th chairman during a brief ceremony held here Thursday. Sumwalt’s nomination for a...
Teamsters’ General Executive Board reviews legislative solutions to pension crisis
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 10, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Executive Board met in Washington, D.C. yesterday to receive comprehensive briefings on four legislative proposals...
MBTA to wrap up PTC work on Newburyport Line
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 10, 2017) The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will finish installing positive train control (PTC) on the Newburyport/Rockport Line by Aug. 27, a month ahead of schedule. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Short Line Safety Institute study reveals themes that influence railroads’ safety culture
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 10, 2017) After reviewing a year's worth of safety culture assessments at short lines and regionals, the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has identified areas in need of improvement through training and education, the...
CSX lobbied Christie officials before he vetoed oil train bill
(Source: Bergen Record, August 11, 2017) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — CSX Transportation lobbied New Jersey officials to oppose legislation to increase the transparency of oil train movements in the state before Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the bill last month. Full story:...
New York train tunnel project hires expert in public-private finances
(Source: Reuters, August 10, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — The Gateway Program, which includes building a new tunnel underneath New York's Hudson River, has hired a private financing expert from French bank Societe Generale as interim chief financial officer, the program said...
42 Hyndman homes near CSX derailment site remain unoccupied
(Source: Television station WJAC, August 10, 2017) HYNDMAN, Pa. — Forty-two homes near the site of last week’s CSX train derailment remain unoccupied, an official said Thursday. Full story: www.wjac.com
AAR: Rail traffic up 4.3 percent over 2016 for week ending August 5
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 9, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 5, 2017. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 554,822...
