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BNSF cites ‘decline in demand’ for 2016 income drop
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 28, 2017) BNSF Railway Co. reported fourth-quarter 2016 revenue, operating income and net income all declined compared with the same quarter in 2015. Full story: Progressive Railroading
BNSF profits fell by 13 percent in 2016
(Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram, February 28, 2017) FORT WORTH, Texas — Declining shipments of oil and coal made for a tough year at BNSF Railway in 2016, pushing down both revenue and profits. The Fort Worth-based railroad, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire...
Russians to test train-mounted nuclear missile
(Source: Popular Mechanics, February 27, 2017) NEW YORK — A new rail-mounted intercontinental ballistic missile is due to hit Russian railroads in 2020. Russian state media has announced the BZhRK "Barguzin" rail-mounted nuclear missile will begin testing in 2019 and...
Teamsters demand justice for workers while XPO CEO Jacobs speaks
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 27, 2017) LONG BEACH, Calif. — More than 100 Teamsters and their allies held a raucous rally this morning outside a shipping conference to demand that the CEO of XPO Logistics, Bradley Jacobs, end...
WMATA takes legal action to enforce anti-fatigue policy
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 27, 2017) The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) late last week filed suit in U.S. District Court to allow the agency to implement a policy that prevents train and bus operators from working seven...
Tri-Rail frustrated by maintenance issues, duct tape repair
(Source: Sun Sentinel, February 24, 2017) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — You can add repairing railroad tracks to the 1,001 uses for duct tape, but those who oversee Tri-Rail trains are not impressed Full story: www.sun-sentinel.com
Airgas workers join Teamsters Local 493
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 27, 2017) UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Workers with Airgas in Waterford, Conn., have voted overwhelmingly in favor of representation by Teamsters Local 493, seeking improvements to their working...
Caltrain nixes PTC contract with Parsons
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 27, 2017) Caltrain has terminated a positive train control (PTC) contract with Parsons Transportation Group following continued delays to deliver the project, the commuter railroad announced late last week. Full story:...
Grain group supports STB proposal requiring railroads to post rates online
(Source: World-Grain, February 27, 2017) ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) supported the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) proposal to require Class I railroads to post and make available common carrier tariff rates and service terms...
MBTA leads nation in light rail derailments
(Source: Boston Globe, February 27, 2017) BOSTON — Eight Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority vehicles derailed in 2016, the nation’s highest overall figure and the second consecutive year the transit agency has had among the most light-rail derailments in the...
