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CN says it has recalled laid-off workers to prepare for bumper grain crop
(Source: Canadian Press, October 25, 2016) MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. says it has recalled laid-off employees to handle the start of what is expected to be bumper grain crops in Canada and the United States. Full story: www.macleans.ca
Three injured after MBTA train evacuated in Boston
(Source: ABC News, October 26, 2016) BOSTON — Riders on a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority train in Boston were forced to climb out of train car windows this afternoon after smoke filled the air at Back Bay Station, resulting in three minor injuries,...
NJ Transit takes a step toward Positive Train Control
(Source: www.nj.com, October 26, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit's board approved a contract on Wednesday to lease radio frequencies from a neighboring commuter railroad, frequencies that are needed for a safety system called Positive Train Control. Full story:...
Norfolk Southern didn’t need Bill Ackman
(Source: Bloomberg, October 26, 2016) NEW YORK — Norfolk Southern was right: It didn't need Bill Ackman's help. It's been about a year since the $27 billion railroad found itself on the receiving end of Canadian Pacific's takeover advances, with the then-Ackman-backed...
Is coal dust from BNSF trains harming waterways? Trial set for next month
(Source: Associated, October 26, 2016) SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle has found that BNSF Railway could be held liable in a lawsuit claiming that coal spilled from trains pollutes waterways if environmental groups can show at trial that such discharges actually...
Hoosier State ridership, revenue soared in September
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 26, 2016) The Hoosier State passenger-rail route logged 2,428 riders in September, marking a 46 percent increase compared with ridership in the same month last year. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Gov. Cuomo offers $1 million for Buffalo train station study
(Source: Buffalo News, October 26, 2016) BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the state is prepared to provide $1 million for a study on where best to put a new train station in Buffalo. Full story: Buffalo News
Crews clean up chemical spill after UP derailment near Superior
(Source: Duluth News Tribune, October 25, 2016) SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Hazardous materials workers from three major railroad companies secured the scene of a train derailment and resulting spill of a combustible chemical south of Superior on Tuesday morning. Full story:...
Allegiant flight dispatchers vote to join Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 25, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — By a margin of 25 to 4, flight dispatchers at Allegiant Air voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in a vote count announced by the National Mediation...
Ex-employee goes on deadly rampage at FreightCar America in Roanoke
(Source: Roanoke Times, October 26, 2016) ROANOKE, Va. — A gunman who opened fire at FreightCar America in Roanoke early Tuesday morning, killing one employee and injuring three others before killing himself, was terminated from the company in March, police said. Full...
