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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...
Want to know how California high-speed rail is progressing? A new interactive site will show you
(Source: Bakersfield.com, August 9, 2017) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Kern County residents can use the new website from the High-Speed Rail Authority to see HSR plans in the county and learn more about opportunities for small businesses to get involved, among other things....
Opinion: Amtrak’s eclipse train shows value of nation’s rail passenger service
(Source: Lake County News-Sun opinion column by Charles Selle, August 9, 2017) CHICAGO — If you've seen one solar eclipse, you've seen them all, but the excitement of viewing one of the rare astronomical events later this month is prompting folks from across the...
Former NS COO Stephen C. Tobias dead at 72
(Source: Railway Age, August 9, 2017) NEW YORK — Stephen C. Tobias, former Norfolk Southern Vice Chairman and Chief Operations Officer, died Aug. 7. He was 72. Full story: Railway Age
