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Watchdog report faults TSA on Amtrak security
(Source; The Hill, May 23, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has not yet implemented all the requirements of a decade-old law aimed at addressing terror threats on Amtrak, according to a new report. Full story: The Hill
Teamsters continue nationwide protests against Chipotle restaurants
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 20, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second time in a month, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters protested at Chipotle locations nationwide this week to demand that Chipotle hold its produce...
Reviving the long-lost passenger rail dream in Yakima
(Source: Yakima Herald, May 21, 2016) YAKIMA, Wash. — Economic development, increased tourism, safer passage over the mountains — advocates of train travel have a host of reasons why passenger rail service should be restored to the Yakima Valley after more than 30...
Federal judge approves new merger of CSX derailment suits
(Source: Maryville Daily Times, May 22, 2016) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three lawsuits filed in federal court over a Maryville train derailment last July are being merged into a single class-action complaint. Full story: Maryville Daily Times
US Foods Teamsters escalate labor actions across U.S.
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 20, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters working at US Foods facilities across the country are ramping up actions against the nation’s second-largest food service provider, building off the efforts of...
Editorial: Boost Amtrak service between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg
(Source: Editorial in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 21, 2016) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Everyone’s excited about self-driving cars coming to a driveway near you in a not-too-distant future, and we are happy that Uber has chosen Pittsburgh as a terrain for advanced research...
Infrastructure problems caused weekend delays on Amtrak, SEPTA trains
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Infrastructure problems wreaked havoc for both Amtrak and SEPTA passengers Sunday morning. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Metra seeks $3 million grant for PTC
(Source: Patch.com, May 22, 2016) CHICAGO — Metra has applied for a federal grant to help the railroad fund a $3.7 million disaster recovery system for its Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system. Full story: www.patch.com
NJ Transit conducts active shooter drill at Newark Penn Station
(Source: www.nj.com, May 22,2 016) NEWARK, N.J. — It was just a Saturday morning drill at Newark Penn Station, but sometimes it's real, which is why the NJ Transit Police Department hosts "shoot or don't shoot" refresher training six or seven times each year. Full...
New bill would help Amtrak pay for overdue repairs
(Source; Hartford Courant, May 23, 2016) NEW HAVENT, Conn. — Congress last week moved closer to a deal that could help Amtrak catch up with billions of dollars of overdue repair and maintenance work on its busy Boston to Washington route. Full story: Hartford...
