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Federal judge dismisses CSX fuel tax lawsuit in Alabama; CSX could owe $10 million in unpaid taxes
(Source: www.al.com, March 30, 2017) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama doesn't discriminate against railroads by requiring them to pay a 4 percent diesel fuel sales tax while their competitors — trucking and barge companies — are exempt, a federal judge ruled this week....
The end of the line for America’s long distance trains?
(Source: CNN, March 31, 2017) ATLANTA — In March, President Donald Trump proposed a national budget that would terminate federal support for Amtrak's long-distance train routes. Full story: CNN
Memphis and 220 towns and cities nationwide could lose Amtrak
(Source: The Commercial Appeal, March 30, 2017) MEMPHIS, Tenn. — From Macomb, Mississippi, to Fulton, Kentucky, and points beyond, cities and towns across the country face loss of rail passenger service if the Trump administration has its way. The National Association...
CSX cuts 34 jobs at Stanley Yard in Toledo
(Source: Sentinel-Tribune, March 29, 2017) WALBRIDGE, Ohio — There are 34 CSX employees who have been informed of the loss of their jobs from the Stanley Yard in Lake Township. Full story: Sentinel-Tribune
New CP Rail CEO tackles rift with railroaders
(Source: CBC News, March 31, 2017) OTTAWA — Canadian Pacific Railway's new CEO says his top priority is to expand business in both Canada and the U.S. but he acknowledges he faces deep employee unhappiness and a potential showdown with the railway's main union after...
Chao: Regulations, not funding, stalling infrastructure
(Source: Railway Age, March 30, 2017) NEW YORK — Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says the Trump Administration's forthcoming infrastructure proposal will cover more than infrastructure, and reiterated the belief that regulatory red tape, not funding, is...
AAR: Rail traffic up 12 percent from 2016 for week ending March 25
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, March 29, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 25, 2017. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 526,471...
Teamster mechanics protest Cummins health care cuts
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 28, 2017) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Last weekend, Cummins engine mechanics and service workers from West Virginia attended the Mid-America Trucking Show to protest Cummins’ (NYSE:CMI) unaffordable health...
French rail manufacturer to open plant in S.C.
(Source: Associated Press, March 29, 2017) BEAUFORT, S.C. — A French company that makes specialty railroad cars and other railroad equipment is opening a plant in Beaufort County. Full story: www.usnews.com
Editorial: Commuter rail builds firm foundation for growth
(Source: Editorial at www.nwitimes.com, March 29, 2017) MUNSTER, Ind. — Northwest Indiana stands to benefit greatly from twin commuter rail projects planned for the Region. The West Lake Corridor project will extend commuter rail service beyond the existing east-west...
