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Teamsters decry subcontracting at Warren Buffett-owned NetJets
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 9, 2016) COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Teamsters Airline Division and Local 284 criticized NetJets today for continuing to subcontract critical aircraft maintenance to vendors and subcontractors as part...
STB: Four Class I’s revenue-adequate in 2015
(Source: Railway Age, September 9, 2016) NEW YORK — The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Sept. 8, 2016 announced its annual determination of revenue adequacy for U.S. Class I freight railroads for 2015. Of the "Big Seven" (five U.S. carriers and two U.S....
Trial in Casselton train derailment lawsuit set for 2018
(Source: Associated Press, September 9, 2016) FARGO, N.D. — Trial has been scheduled for 2018 in the lawsuit by an engineer who was at the helm of a BNSF train that derailed near Casselton in 2013. Full story: Bismarck Tribune
Double stacking key to Port of Baltimore’s future
(Source: Baltimore Sun, September 10, 2016) BALTIMORE, Md. — Despite dredging a 50-foot channel and having a large public-private investment in the Seagirt Marine Terminal to provide a 50-foot berth and super-sized Panamax container cranes, more has to be done so the...
With $2.45 billion in pocket, Amtrak set for update
(Source: Washington Post, September 10, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Faster trains, more seats and WiFi that works? The $2.45 billion federal loan that officials awarded this summer to Amtrak will help pay for those upgrades and more as the railroad continues its push to...
KCS announces 16th annual Holiday Express schedule
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, September 8, 2016) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today its schedule for the 16th annual Holiday Express train, which will stop in 22 communities in seven states on 26 dates. At each stop, visitors...
Alaska Railroad runs on dwindling revenue
(Source: Alaska Dispatch News, September 8, 2016) ANCHORAGE, Alaska — It seems everyone in Alaska loves the Alaska Railroad. The blue and yellow engines and the "Vista Dome" passenger cars excite a sense of romance for many people. Hearing the train whistle (two...
Teamsters UPS airline mechanics hold job action at customer locations in Indiana
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 8, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Teamsters Local 2727 airline maintenance technicians and related classifications picketed at customer locations in Indiana this week protesting deep concessionary...
2 Connecticut groups claim controversial rail route a done deal
(Source: New Haven Register, September 8, 2016) NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Two groups opposed to a new high-speed Amtrak rail line through a historic section of Old Lyme are claiming that records they obtained show that recent public hearings are a charade and that approval...
CSX CFO lowers expectations for 3Q 2016
(Source: Associated Press, September 8, 2016) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank Lonegro updated investors and analysts Wednesday at the Cowen and Company 9th annual Global Transportation Conference in Boston...
