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First segment of California bullet train hits another snag
(Source: San Francisco Chronicle, May 18, 2016) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It was supposed to be the easiest section of the high-speed rail project: a 119-mile stretch in the Central Valley that would serve as the testing ground for the high-speed trains before tracks are...
Mass. Governor wants better communication with Amtrak
(Source: Boston Globe, May 19, 2016) BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker plans to set “very aggressive protocols” with Amtrak regarding the tracks it shares with the MBTA, he said after a meeting with the train service’s chief executive Wednesday. Full story: Boston...
Feds to focus on railroads for moving spent nuclear fuel from Vermont
(Source: The Commons Brattleboro, May 19, 2016) BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — When it’s time to remove spent nuclear fuel from Vermont Yankee, it appears likely that will happen via rail — not trucks. That was the takeaway last week for local officials and for plant...
NARP statement on NTSB’s Amtrak train 188 findings
(Source: Statement by Jim Mathews, President of the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP), May 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) investigative findings on May 17, confirmed what we already suspected: that the...
Opinion: Less talk, more action on Hudson rail tunnels, before it’s too late
(Source: New York Times opinion column by Jim Dwyer, May 17, 2016) NEW YORK — At least 45 years ago, officials began making plans to add new tunnels to the two that carry trains across the Hudson River. The existing ones were built more than a century ago. On Tuesday,...
Hoffa: Changes to overtime rule will help working families
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa about the U.S. Labor Department’s announcement of its final overtime rule that more than...
BNSF’s Fox to retire, Freeman to serve as exec VP of operations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 17, 2016) BNSF Railway Co. announced late last week that Greg Fox, executive vice president of operations, will retire in August after more than 30 years with the railroad. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Another day, another town hurt by trade
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 17, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters and other pro-worker allies have often talked about how lousy trade agreement enacted over the last two decades have gutted communities as manufacturing jobs...
Following takeover bids, NS CEO looks forward
(Source: Virginia Business Magazine, May 17, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern CEO James Squires took helm of Norfolk Southern Corp. on June 1 last year, quickly launching the development of a five-year strategic plan to improve efficiencies and reduce costs at...
Teamster pilots flying for DHL Express, Amazon vote to strike
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 17, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Deutsche Post DHL prepares for its annual shareholder meeting in Germany this week, American pilots who fly worldwide for the logistics company announced the results of...
