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Workers at Parsec Intermodal Company vote to join Teamsters Local 179
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 12, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers at Parsec, Inc. in Elwood, Ill., an intermodal rail transportation company, have voted overwhelmingly to form their union as members of Teamsters Local 179. The...
Amtrak resumes Milwaukee-Chicago service after flooding
(Source: Associated Press, July 12, 2017) MILWAUKEE — Amtrak is resuming service between Milwaukee and Chicago after heavy flooding caused the train to suspend travel between the cities earlier. Full story: www.wbay.com
Amtrak considering tighter airline-style economy class seating
(Source: Reuters, July 12, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Outgoing Amtrak Co-chief Executive Wick Moorman said on Wednesday the U.S. passenger rail system is considering a less comfortable economy class of seats that could allow it to pack in more passengers. Full story:...
Track work at Baltimore’s Penn Station to cause major weekend delays
(Source: Baltimore Sun, July 12, 2017) BALTIMORE, Md. — Amtrak and MARC train service through Baltimore will be significantly delayed during the next two weekends as Amtrak makes track upgrades at Penn Station, the Maryland Transit Administration said Wednesday. Full...
Teamsters set strike deadline at Twin River Casino
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 12, 2017) LINCOLN, R.I. — Teamsters Local 251 has set a deadline for Twin River Casino to reach a fair contract or face a potential strike on Friday at 3 p.m. The sticking point in contract...
W.Va. train proponents look to raise awareness of funding, service issues
(Source: West Virginia Metro News, July 13, 2017) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A group of Amtrak supporters met Wednesday evening to discuss upcoming activism for train services in West Virginia, including the possible effects of the U.S. Department of Transportation budget...
Virginia legislators speak out in support of Amtrak
(Source: Newsplex.com, July 12, 2017) RICHMOND, Va. — A coalition of Virginia legislators is asking the Commonwealth's congressional delegation to fund Amtrak. Fifty-two members of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate sent a letter a the members of Congress,...
Outgoing Amtrak president optimistic about possible budget cuts
(Source: Talk Media News, July 12, 2017) NEW YORK — Charles “Wick” Moorman, the outgoing president and current co-CEO of Amtrak, said Wednesday that he is not worried about potential funding cuts to company. Full story: Talk Media News
Analysis: Transit riders may never live to see Hudson tunnels completed
(Source: www.metro.us, July 13, 2017) NEW YORK — Release of the Federal Rail Road Administration’s draft Environmental Impact Statement confirms continuing increases in total project cost of the Gateway Tunnel Project, which is a plan to expand and renovate the train...
NJ Transit adopts $2.218 billion operating budget
(Source: www.nj.com, July 12, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters will get some relief from older buses and trains that frequently break down and cause delays in NJ Transit's multi-billion dollar fiscal year 2018 budget, which was approved Wednesday. NJ Transit's board...
