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Other towns firm on Hiawatha as Lake Forest mulls shift
(Source: JWC Daily, February 23, 2017) CHICAGO — As Lake Forest considers a conditional assent to infrastructure changes to the Milwaukee District North line, other communities affected by the proposed Amtrak Hiawatha expansion remain firm in their request for a more...
After subway derailment, Philadelphia City Council to hold hearing on SEPTA safety
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, February 23, 2017) PHILADELPHIA — Following this week’s derailment on the Market-Frankford Line and the recent discovery of more defects with SEPTA cars, City Council on Thursday said it would hold a hearing on safety issues involving...
NJ lawmakers hear commuter testimony at NJ Transit safety forum
(Source: www.nj.com, February 23, 2017) HACKENSACK, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers heard testimony from passengers and commuters at a hearing into New Jersey Transit’s safety on Thursday in Hackensack. Full story: www.nj.com
BNSF, commuter trains delayed near Seattle by man throwing rocks
(Source: KOMO News, February 23, 2017) SHORELINE, Wash. - A man is in custody after throwing rocks and delaying two trains. The incident occurred at about 4:35 p.m. Thursday at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and involved the BNSF Northern Santa Fe train. Full story:...
Box traffic gains at Port of Long Beach
(Source: Railway Age, February 23, 2017) NEW YORK — The Port of Long Beach saw containerized cargo increase 8.7% in January from a year ago on increased activity at its largest terminal and extra ships calling ahead of the Lunar New Year. Full story: Railway Age
Metra trains experience ‘extensive delays’ due to Amtrak computer glitch
(Source: NBC Chicago, February 24, 2017) CHICAGO — Metra trains entering and leaving Union Station were halted during the Friday morning rush due to Amtrak “computer signaling problems” on the north and south sides of the station, according to Metra. Full story: NBC...
Teamster UPS aircraft mechanics file for release from mediation
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 23, 2017) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After more than three and a half years of UPS refusing to agree to a new contract with aircraft mechanics and related classifications, Wednesday the mechanics requested...
Metro-North moving forward with on-board cameras
(Source: The Journal News, February 23, 2017) NEW YORK — Metro-North is set to spend $7.8 million to outfit its rail cars with cameras. The cameras will monitor activity in the engineer's control area, the track and wayside areas, and passenger areas. Full story:...
New CP Rail chief steps away from consolidation, for now
(Source: Financial Post, February 23, 2017) OTTAWA — The new chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway is stepping away from his predecessor’s drive for industry consolidation — but only for the time being. Full story: Financial Post
Letter details buyout offer to CSX managers
(Source: News 4 Jacksonville, February 23, 2017) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After CSX Corporation on Tuesday announced that it will lay off 1,000 management employees over the next few weeks, many workers' families have been worrying, asking the question, "What's next?"...
