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Pipeline progress could mean less oil will be transported by rail
(Source: Canadian Press, February 1, 2017) OTTAWA — Big moves by the Canadian and U.S. governments on oil pipelines in recent months are threatening the long-term future of the main alternative: crude shipped by rail. Full story: CBC News
AAR estimates freight railroads will spend $22 billion on infrastructure in 2017
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, February 1, 2017) NEW YORK — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) estimates U.S. freight railroads will spend an estimated $22 billion in 2017 on capital programs. Full story: Railway Track & Structures
Teamsters strongly oppose national right-to-work legislation
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 1, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union strongly opposes national ‘right-to-work’ legislation introduced today in Congress that will hurt workers and their unions. The destructive...
UP Museum plans birthday party for President Lincoln
(Source: Daily Nonpareil, February 1, 2017) OMAHA, Neb. — The Union Pacific Railroad Museum will throw a birthday party this week for the 16th president of the United States. Full story: Daily Nonpareil
Baltimore Penn Station gets upgraded Wi-Fi
(Source: WMAR, January 31, 2017) BALTIMORE, Md. — The next time you head to Baltimore Penn Station, you'll notice a much better Wi-Fi signal. Amtrak has implemented a new and improved high-speed broadband Wi-Fi, with enhanced connectivity and reliability. Full story:...
St. Paul Park doesn’t want BNSF transfer lot, but can’t stop it
(Source: Pioneer Press, January 31, 2017) ST. PAUL, Minn. — A planned railroad transfer yard in St. Paul Park is drawing increasing objections. But the work won’t be halted. Full story: www.twincities.com
Metra faces lawsuit of racial discrimination against employees
(Source: CBS Chicago, January 31, 2017) CHICAGO — A group of African-American Metra police officers are suing the transit agency. They said they were singled out for discipline, where white officers got off with an insignificant punishment. Full story and video: CBS...
Minnesota Teamsters: O’Reilly Auto Parts faces distribution crisis as Amazon threat looms
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 30, 2017) BLAINE, Minn. — O’Reilly Auto Parts (NASDAQ: ORLY) drivers, represented by Teamsters Local 120, voted overwhelmingly yesterday to reject the company’s contract offer. Workers say...
Iowa Pacific backs out of Hoosier State train service
(Source: Associated Press, January 31, 2017) LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Amtrak is expected to take over the Hoosier State train, which runs between Indianapolis and Chicago, on March 1. Iowa Pacific wrote on Facebook that it wasn't able to provide equipment and services under...
CP formally announces Creel as CEO
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, January 31, 2017) CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today announced that Keith Creel has assumed his new role as president and chief executive officer, becoming the 17th person to lead the company...
