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Bridge for high-speed rail opens in Fresno
(Source: Fresno Bee, August 2, 2017) FRESNO, Calif. — It’s about eight months later than originally expected, but the California High-Speed Rail Authority is finally ready to open the new Tuolumne Street railroad overcrossing in downtown Fresno. Full story: Fresno...
Federal court avoids big issue for California bullet train
(Source: Associated Press, August 2, 2017) SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to weigh in on a thorny issue that could complicate California's plans for a $64 billion bullet train between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Full story: San...
UP workers fed up with pest problem at hotel in Hearne, Texas
(Source: Television station KBTX, August 2, 2017) HEARNE, Texas — Union Pacific workers routinely travel to Hearne for work on the railroad, but they say their time off-work is a living nightmare. Full story and video: www.kbtx.com
Senate Commerce Committee advances Batory FRA nomination
(Source: Railway Age, August 2, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce and Transportation on Aug. 2 favorably recommended, by voice vote, the appointment of Ronald L. Batory as the next Federal Railroad Administrator. Full story:...
Evacuations remain in effect after CSX train derails in Pa.
(Source: Associated Press, August 3, 2017) HYNDMAN, Pa. — Evacuations remain in effect for residents of a small Pennsylvania town following a freight train derailment. CSX says it's unclear when residents will be able to return to their homes in Hyndman, about 100...
Pennsylvania town evacuated after CSX train carrying hazardous materials derails
(Source: CBS News, August 2, 2017) HYNDMAN, Pa. — All residents of a small Pennsylvania town were evacuated hours after a freight train carrying hazardous materials partly derailed, setting some cars ablaze. Full story: CBS News
CSX pains lead to Norfolk Southern gains
(Source: Railway Age, August 2, 2017) NEW YORK — More than 80% of respondents to a CSX Service Quality survey issued by Cowen and Company say they have experienced service issues since the company initiated President and CEO Hunter Harrison’s Precision Railroading....
Amtrak and Lyft announce rideshare partnership
(Source: Amtrak and Lyft joint press release, August 1, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak and Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., are making it easier to go more places. We know most trips don't start or end at an Amtrak station. This exciting...
Mosier OKs $2.4 million settlement with UP
(Source: Hood River News, August 1, 2017) MOSIER, Ore. — A group of Mosier officials voted Monday to accept the terms of the latest $2.4 million offer from Union Pacific Railroad, subject to further negotiations on the scope of the release provided to the railroad in...
Teamsters win pay raises for North Carolina school workers and bus drivers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 1, school support personnel throughout North Carolina received the largest state legislated pay increase in eight years. The state budget also included a $16.8...
