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Judge allows California high-speed rail funding to continue
(Source: Associated Press, March 22, 2017) SACRAMENTO, Calif. —A judge rejected opponents’ latest attempt to stall California’s $64 billion high-speed rail project Wednesday, but will consider their arguments before the state issues voter-approved bonds next month....
Runaway railcar in Canada reached speeds up to 30 km/h
(Source: CBC News, March 21, 2017) REGINA, Sask. — A Transportation Safety Board report says the circumstances that led to a railcar rolling out of control through the streets of Regina last year, passing through seven intersections, could have been prevented. Full...
SEPTA looking to buy dozens of rail cars from China
(Source: CBS Philadelphia, March 22, 2017) PHILADELPHIA — When the SEPTA Board meets Thursday, it is expected to approve a plan to buy new coaches for its regional rails to meet what the Authority calls “unprecedented ridership growth,” up 52%, since 2000. SEPTA staff...
U.S. Court of Appeals preserves fair share fees, dismisses right-to-work case in Illinois
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 22, 2017) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday, March 21 protected the right of Teamsters Local 916 to collect fair share fees and dismissed a challenge...
Norfolk Southern CEO paid $8.4 million in 2016
(Source: Virginian-Pilot, March 22, 2017) NORFOLK, Va. — James Squires, chairman, president and CEO of Norfolk Southern, saw the value of his 2016 pay package rise about 5.4 percent, to $8.42 million from $7.98 million a year earlier, according to documents filed with...
Class I year-over-year employment fell 3.5 percent in February 2017
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 22, 2017) Class Is employed 148,843 workers in the United States as of mid-February, up 0.28 percent compared with mid-January's employment figure, but down 3.48 percent compared with the year-ago figure, according to the...
Lyft drivers win $27 million settlement after Teamsters seek greater award
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 17, 2017) SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has approved a $27 million monetary settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Lyft, after Teamsters and Lyft drivers filed legal objections to a...
NS publishes 2016 annual report
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, March 22, 2017) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern today posted its 2016 Annual Report online, highlighting success at achieving first-year goals in the railroad’s five-year strategic plan to streamline operations, drive...
Wheels to work: UPS Teamsters pitch in for coworker in need
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 21, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters are known for having each other’s backs. That’s especially true of UPS members in Alabama who did something incredible for a struggling coworker. At...
Railroads reportedly take steps to stop criminals from stealing guns, copper
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 21, 2017) Norfolk Southern Railway's Chicago-area yards have become popular spots for gun thieves over the past few years. In May 2014, criminals snatched 13 assault-style rifles from cars near the Class I's 63rd Street yard,...
