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Teamsters approve slate of resolutions on final day of 29th International Convention
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 1, 2016) LAS VEGAS — Attendees at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ 29th International Convention approved a slate of resolutions during the final day of proceedings (Friday, July 1) that...
Some residents of Lac-Megantic want town to sue CP
(Source: CBC News, July 2, 2016) MONTREAL — Some citizens in Lac-Mégantic are denouncing the town council's decision to not take legal action against Canadian Pacific Railway for the train derailment that killed 47 people three years ago. Full story: CBC News
Lac-Megantic: Rebuilding a town and a community
(Source: Montreal Gazette, July 4, 2016) LAC-MEGANTIC — Standing in a small wooden hut built by the train tracks in Lac-Mégantic, Jean-Philippe Lessard is politely fielding questions from a handful of tourists. Full story and video: Montreal Gazette
SEPTA: Serious cracks found in 95 percent of new Silverliner fleet
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, July 4, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Structural failures found in a third of SEPTA's train fleet are forcing more than 100 cars off the tracks indefinitely. The flaw, a crack in a weight-bearing beam on a train car's undercarriage, has shown up...
Lee Wesley Gibson, believed to be oldest surviving Pullman porter, dies at 106
(Source: Los Angeles Times, June 29, 2016) LOS ANGELES — Lee Wesley Gibson, believed to have been the oldest living Pullman porter, died as he lived — calm, quiet and in control — sitting in a chair at home Saturday with family members at his side. Gibson was 106...
Rail boom in Bangladesh brings trains to Asia’s longest beach
(Source: Bloomberg, June 30, 2016) NEW YORK — In Bangladesh, it’s the age of rail. After decades of neglect and decline, the nation’s railway network, much of it dating back to British colonial times, is being updated under a $30 billion plan to renovate stations and...
Northern California megaregion study identifies ACE and Amtrak as key to transportation future
(Source: Caravan News, June 30, 2016) SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — The Bay Area Council Economic Institute’s Northern California Megaregion study identified Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) and Amtrak San Joaquins services as key to helping ease congestion in the San Joaquin...
Two more lawsuits filed against CSX nearly one year after Maryville derailment
(Source: WBIR, June 30, 2016) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the filing deadline approaches for lawsuits related to the 2015 Maryville train derailment, two more families have come forward with claims against CSX. Full story: www.wbir.com
Arizona lawmaker touts Teamsters’ role in crafting policy
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 30, 2016) LAS VEGAS — Unions like the Teamsters are seeing their popularity grow with the public and have a real opportunity to shape the national agenda in the years to come, an Arizona congressman...
NS to hold 2Q 2016 conference call on July 27
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, July 1, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation will announce its second-quarter financial results during a conference call and live Internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Quarterly earnings...
