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Appeals filed over UP double tracking plan in Mosier
(Source: The Dalles Chronicle, October 26, 2016) THE DALLES, Ore. — Following the Wasco County Planning Commission’s recent 5-2 decision to approve Union Pacific Railroad’s proposed double-tracking project in Mosier, three appeals have been filed — including one from...
Koppers extends contract with Norfolk Southern
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, October 26, 2016) NEW YORK — Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc., and Norfolk Southern have agreed to extend Koppers existing contract with the Class 1 through 2021. Full story: Railway Track &...
Teamster pilots at ABX Air seek single carrier determination
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 27, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Airline Division formally requested that the National Mediation Board initiate an investigation to determine if two...
PennDOT holds groundbreaking event for Mount Joy station improvements
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, October 27, 2016) NEW YORK — Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards hosted a groundbreaking event Oct. 26 for improvements to the Mount Joy station on Amtrak's Keystone Corridor, the latest...
Providence and Worcester shareholders OK sale to G&W
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 27, 2016) Providence and Worcester Railroad Co. (PWRR) shareholders yesterday approved the railroad's acquisition by Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W). Full story: Progressive Railroading
New England Central breaks ground on rail upgrade project
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, October 26, 2016) NEW YORK — Federal, state and local officials gathered on Oct. 25 for a groundbreaking of a New England Central Railroad's (NECR) that will upgrade infrastructure to accommodate freight carloads of up to 286,000...
More companies side with workers on Thanksgiving
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 26, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — For last couple of years, many giant retailers have turned their backs on the sanctity of Thanksgiving by opening their doors and forcing workers to give up cherished...
Two federal inspectors nearly hit by D.C. Metro train
(Source: Washington Post, October 27, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Metro officials said Thursday that they will change safety regulations after two federal inspectors and two track workers were nearly struck by a train near the National Airport station last week. Full...
Union, Massachusetts Governor at odds over heroic motorman
(Source: Boston Herald, October 28, 2016) BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker yesterday criticized an Orange Line motorman for failing to follow protocol during Wednesday’s fire — drawing a retort from the Carmen’s Union that called the train driver a hero. Full story: Boston...
4 years later, Metro-North still making Superstorm Sandy repairs
(Source: The Journal News, October 27, 2016) NEW YORK — Four years later, the statistics associated with Superstorm Sandy — the massive hurricane that made landfall in New Jersey on Oct. 29, 2012 and swamped the entire region — are still staggering. Full story:...
