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Possible NJ Transit strike nears, 33 years after last one
(Source: www.nj.com, February 28, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — A new commuter agency that wanted to impose its work rules on freight railroad employees who came to work for it was the reason for NJ Transit's first strike in 1983. Full story: www.nj.com
NJ Transit, unions heading to Washington to avert strike
(Source: www.nj.com, February 26, 2016) NEWARK — Negotiators for NJ Transit and a coalition of 11 rail unions are heading to Washington for final talks to avert an impending strike on March 13 after a fruitless meeting today. Full story: www.nj.com
Kearney residents organize plans for train-viewing platform
(Source: Associated Press, February 26, 2016) KEARNEY, Neb. — Kearney residents are organizing plans to create a safe spot for rail enthusiasts to watch trains from the south side of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Full story: Grand Island Independent
Seattle Uber driver wins reinstatement, credits community and Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 25, 2016) SEATTLE — Uber driver Peter Kuel, who was stripped of his ability to work on the company’s app two weeks ago, thanked fellow drivers and the Teamsters Union for their support in helping...
CP conductor in Banff derailment to return to work
(Source: CBC News, February 26, 2016) CALGARY, Alberta — Fourteen months after a CP Rail train derailed in Banff National Park, the conductor of that locomotive will return to work for the railway. Stephanie Katelnikoff was dismissed after the incident, but she took...
Toughen rules for moving dangerous goods by rail, Canadian government told
(Source: Globe and Mail, February 25, 2016) OTTAWA — Rules covering the shipment of crude oil and ethanol by rail should be toughened to include a wider range of dangerous goods, a review of the Canada’s transportation laws says. Full story: Globe and Mail
BNSF to pay $600,000 in fines for oil, diesel spills
(Source: Inforum, February 25, 2016) WILLISTON, N.D. — BNSF Railway will pay $600,000 in fines as part of a settlement agreement for oil and diesel spills in North Dakota and other states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday Full story:...
Teamsters launch bargaining at Flight Options, Flexjet
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 25, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division has sent a “Section 6 Notice” to OneSky, LLC parent company of fractional share airlines Flight Options and...
AAR: Weekly rail traffic up 5.1 percent over 2015 for week ending February 20
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, February 24, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Feb. 20, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 497,210...
PTC could launch as early as Feb. 29 on SEPTA’s Warminster line
(Source: Philly Voice, February 25, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — A new, federally mandated safety system could be operational on SEPTA's Warminster Regional Rail line as soon as Monday, the agency said Thursday Full story: Philly Voice
