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Dr. Pepper Snapple Teamsters in San Diego ratify 5-year contract
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 4, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After turning down sub-standard offers and showing their unity by honoring Teamsters Local 848’s extended picket line, Teamsters Local 683 members ratified a contract...
Embattled NJ Transit suspends compliance chief 6 months into job
(Source: Bloomberg, August 4, 2017) NEW YORK — New Jersey Transit, under scrutiny for its safety and financial practices, has removed its chief compliance officer amid an internal investigation after just six months on the job. Full story: Bloomberg
CSX train blocks crossing for three days in Highland, IL
(Source: Television station KSDK, August 8, 2017) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Delayed trains have been trapping people in their Collinsville neighborhood for days at a time. And now, it's also happening in Highland, Ill. Full story and video: www.ksdk.com
Hyndman cleanup efforts continue
(Source: Altoona Mirror, August 8, 2017) HYNDMAN, Pa. — Railroad workers are set to burn off lingering chemicals and load dangerous liquids out of derailed train cars today as they clean the site of last week’s destructive CSX train derailment in Bedford County. Full...
Amtrak says Penn Station repairs likely to end soon after Labor Day
(Source: NJ Spotlight, August 7, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — The major repairs at New York’s Penn Station that have pushed thousands of New Jersey Transit commuters off their normal routes into Manhattan this summer are right on-schedule after the first month of work. The...
Conductor seriously injured after falling from MBTA train near Boston
(Source: CBS Boston, August 7, 2017) Waltham, Mass. — A conductor was seriously injured after falling off a moving train in Waltham Monday afternoon. The injury is described as serious but not life threatening. Full story and video: CBS Boston
UP apologizes after Iowa crossing blocked for more than 7 hours
(Source: Associated Press, August 6, 2017) MASON CITY, Iowa — Union Pacific has apologized for a train that blocked a northern Iowa railroad crossing for more than seven hours. Full story: www.kcrg.com
Metro-North conductor charged with assault after altercation with MTA cops
(Source: The Journal News, August 4, 2017) NEW YORK — A Metro North Railroad conductor was charged with felony assault after getting into an altercation with MTA police officers. Thomas Moran was arrested Thursday night at Grand Central Terminal but his lawyer is...
900 California Teamsters strike and honor picket lines at Dr. Pepper Snapple
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 4, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, July 24 at 3:00 a.m., 42 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Account Managers who work at the Vernon, Calif. facility went on strike to protest the company’s violations...
FRA to invite bids to replace Amtrak on certain routes
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 4, 2017) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a final rule for a new pilot program that would seek competitive bids from "eligible petitioners" to replace Amtrak as the operator of up to three long-distance...
