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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...
Anthracite unit trains return to eastern Pennsylvania
(Source: Railway Age, August 2, 2017) NEW YORK — In a development that harks back to the region’s mining roots, Reading & Northern Railroad said it will operate anthracite unit coal trains as part of a major shipment destined for Ukraine. Full story: Railway Age
CSX train derails and catches fire, causing evacuations in Bedford County, Pa.
(Source: Associated Press, August 2, 2017) HYNDMAN, Pa. — Part of a CSX freight train derailed Wednesday morning in Pennsylvania setting three train cars afire and prompting emergency officials to evacuate nearby homes. No injuries were reported. Full story:...
Harrison’s changes bring slowdowns, complaints to CSX
(Source: Florida Times-Union, August 1, 2017) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX’s efforts to streamline its operations have brought complaints from customers about deteriorating service. But the head of the railroad is blaming the problems on resistance to change within the...
CSX chief executive attributes service disruptions to employee push-back
(Source: Reuters, August 1, 2017) SEATTLE — CSX Corp Chief Executive Hunter Harrison has apologized to customers for service disruptions that he attributed to some railroad employees resisting changes at the company, according to an email seen by Reuters. Full story:...
