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Amtrak considering adding another Fresno-Sacramento trip
(Source: Fresno Bee, January 16, 2017) FRESNO, Calif. — The authority that runs the Amtrak San Joaquin rail line is considering adding more service between Fresno and Sacramento and wants to hear from the public about it. Full story: Fresno Bee
NJ Transit launches new bus service to Philly’s major train hub
(Source: www.nj.com, January 17, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — Trains will no longer be the only public transportation option for New Jersey residents headed to the area of Philadelphia around 30th Street Station. Limited rush hour bus service will begin this morning and...
Teamsters vote to strike at San Francisco International Airport
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 16, 2017) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Teamsters employed as auditors, cashiers and office personnel have voted unanimously to reject a final contract offer from the parking facility operator at the San...
DOT launches new rail crossing safety campaign with striking video
(Source: ABC News, January 13, 2017) NEW YORK — The Department of Transportation kicked off a new railroad crossing safety campaign on Friday with a striking new video. The ad, a collaborative effort between the Federal Railroad Administration and National Highway...
FRA warning of higher California bullet train costs prompts sharp opinions, plans for Congressional hearings
(Source: Los Angeles Times, January 17, 2017) LOS ANGELES — A confidential estimate by federal regulators that the cost of California’s bullet train project could jump significantly has prompted critics of the $64-billion Los Angeles-to-San Francisco rail effort to...
New Coke Teamsters in Oklahoma
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 13, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Justin Snow was born and raised in Oklahoma and has worked for Coca-Cola for the last four years. In his time with Coke, Snow said things gradually became unbearable....
MBTA cuts 25 staffers, more may follow
(Source: Boston Herald, January 14, 2017) BOSTON — The MBTA laid off more than two-dozen workers this week as part of a plan to cut into a looming $80 million deficit, shedding employees from customer service, its treasurer’s office and other areas, an official...
UP’s GroTrain service benefits farmers
(Source: Ag Journal, January 14, 2017) OMAHA, Neb. — South Dakota farmers transporting inbound fertilizer and outbound crops gained a faster, more direct rail connection to key markets aboard Union Pacific's GroTrain service starting in January. Full story: Ag...
BNSF will assume service from short line in Carlsbad area
(Source: Carlsbad Current-Argus, January 13, 2017) CARLSBAD, N.M. — Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) will take over operations from Southwestern Railroad in the Carlsbad area beginning Tuesday. Full story: Carlsbad Current-Argus
Public-private partnerships could help better prepare workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 13, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters have long advocated for better job training programs, and have backed that up by proactively teaching people skills needed to help them get good-paying...
