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Crude realities for Bakken oil as Shell ditches West Coast rail plan
(Source: Reuters, October 8, 2016) HOUSTON — North Dakota oil producers were dealt another blow this week when Royal Dutch Shell said it would scrap plans to build an oil train terminal in Washington state that would have taken over 400,000 barrels per week of Bakken...
Teamsters denounce lawsuit to block Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union strongly opposes a lawsuit filed last week on behalf of more than 400,000 federal contractors that seeks to block the implementation of a critical...
Railroad earnings turmoil deepens as intermodal earnings slide
(Source: Bloomberg, October 12, 2016) NEW YORK — Railroads lost cargo to trucks in the third quarter, adding to a yearlong slide in profits as demand tumbled for coal, oil and metals. Full story: Bloomberg
Germany auctions maglev train
(Source: Associated Press, October 11, 2016) BERLIN — Germany is auctioning off a maglev train that officials once hoped would speed up transport at home and become a major export success. Full story: Seattle Times
Teamsters handbill at NetJets over maintenance subcontracting
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 7, 2016) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Aircraft mechanics, fuelers, cleaners and stock clerks passed out hundreds of handbills to their NetJets co-workers in the company cafeteria in response to their...
Gogama protesters demand CN ‘clean up its mess’
(Source: Timmins Press, October 10, 2016) GOGAMA, Ontario — As longtime Gogama resident, Sue Constantin looked toward the water at the site of last year's train derailment, tears of sadness and utter frustration slowly streamed down her face. Full story: Timmins...
Building plans sought for Fresno high-speed rail station
(Source: Fresno Bee, October 9, 2016) FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno leaders are pinning at least part of their hopes for the revitalization of the city’s downtown on an economic boost from one of the first passenger stations on California’s planned high-speed train system....
SEPTA looking to lure back riders lost to schedule cuts
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 10, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — When SEPTA lost a third of its Regional Rail fleet this summer. the service headaches that followed pushed Brittany Redfern off the train. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Teamsters urge court intervention to protect public interest in mega beer merger
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 7, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters raises serious questions whether the...
With routes restored, NS clearing backlog after Hurricane Matthew
(Source: Norfolk Southern service alert, October 10, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — All of our routes have been restored and we continue to clear backlogged freight caused by Hurricane Matthew. The following facilities were impacted by the storm and are operating as follows: •...
