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Christie, Amtrak fault each other in latest New Jersey meltdown
(Source: Bloomberg, April 19, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Chris Christie blamed Amtrak for a holiday-weekend travel meltdown on New Jersey’s commuter train line, though the federal passenger railroad said it was the state’s fault this time. Full story:...
UP, weather forecaster team up to keep trains running through snowy Sierra
(Source: Auburn Journal, April 13, 2017) AUBURN, Calif. — When the snow falls in the Sierra, Union Pacific leans on a trusted forecaster for mile-by-mile projections to ensure trains can get through past Auburn, over Donner Summit and on their way east. Full story:...
Landslide stops Amtrak traffic between Seattle and Everett
(Source: Associated Press, April 14, 2017) EVERETT, Wash. — Amtrak services between Seattle and Everett were shut down due to a landslide west of Everett. Full story: www.usnews.com
Privatization plan puts MBTA budget at $1.98 billion
(Source: Boston Herald, April 14, 2017) BOSTON — The MBTA’s oversight board approved a $1.98 billion budget yesterday that could lead to the privatization of four bus garages and cuts to both commuter rail service and a program serving riders with disabilities. Full...
Trains moving again after railroad bridge fire
(Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 13, 2017) ATLANTA, Ga. — Two weeks after the I-85 fire and bridge collapse, crews early Thursday had to battle another massive fire, this time under a railroad bridge in Buckhead, officials said. The fire led CSX officials...
XPO workers in Trenton, N.J., vote to join Teamsters Local 701
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 14, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — XPO drivers in Trenton, New Jersey voted to join Teamsters Local 701 on Friday, April 14, boosting momentum to a nationwide workers' campaign for fairness at the giant...
Workers at Clock Freight join Teamsters Local 2785 in California
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 14, 2017) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Drivers and warehouse workers at Clock Freight in South San Francisco overwhelmingly voted on Thursday, April 13 to join Teamsters Local 2785. The vote was 32...
Amtrak service to Florida could be eliminated under federal budget proposal
(Source: First Coast News, April 15, 2017) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Amtrak service to Florida, including stops in Jacksonville and Palatka, are on the chopping block in President Donald Trump's proposed budget. Full story and video: First Coast News
Federal budget could end Amtrak service in North Dakota, Minnesota
(Source: Forum News Service, April 15, 2017) FARGO N.D. — North Dakota, Minnesota and other states could be without Amtrak service if a proposal in President Donald Trump’s budget becomes reality. Full story: Bismarck Tribune
Illinois Amtrak improvements in final stretch
(Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 16, 2017) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The $1.95 billion, eight-year upgrade of the St. Louis-to-Chicago Amtrak rail corridor — with a key goal to boost the high speed to 110 mph along 75 percent of it — is in its final stretch. Full story:...
