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BNSF to focus on rail, ties and ballast in New Mexico
(Source: Railway Track and Structures, February 19, 2016) NEW YORK — BNSF revealed more details about its planned 2016 capital expenditure program in New Mexico. The railroad said the $100-million plan is focused on projects that help ensure BNSF continues to operate...
BNSF to upgrade 360 miles of track in NE Minnesota
(Source: Duluth News Tribune, February 21, 2016) DULUTH, Minn. — At least two major rail routes used by BNSF Railway Co. in Northeastern Minnesota will undergo rail replacements and upgrades as part of its 2016 maintenance program in Minnesota Full story: Duluth News...
Alabama train conductor wins ADA jury verdict against NS
(Source: Opelika Auburn News, February 20, 2016) OPELIKA, Ala. — Warren Whitted worked as a conductor for Norfolk Southern based in Irondale beginning with his hire in October of 2010. He was seriously injured in a non-work-related incident in June of 2011 and took a...
Why Mississippi is tooting Amtrak’s horn louder than Alabama
(Source: www.al.com, February 20, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Some Mississippi politicians view the return of Amtrak as a symbol of a coastal rebirth more than 10 years after Hurricane Katrina's devastation wrecked the train line. Full story: www.al.com
Amtrak return to Gulf Coast a ‘near certainty’
(Source: Holmes County Times Advertiser, February 20, 2016) CHIPLEY, Fla. — Sources working in a multi-agency partnership to restore Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast said the 750-mile route's return is a near certainty. Full story: Holmes County Times Advertiser
Rail freight volumes continue to decline
(Source: Omaha World-Herald, February 21, 2016) OMAHA, Neb. — Rail freight volumes for Union Pacific and BNSF Railway have continued to slump so far in 2016, after a disappointing 2015 that has led to job furloughs and sliced capital spending. Full story: Omaha...
NS cuts WV-Columbus line
(Source: Columbus Dispatch, February 20, 2016) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus has a little less rail activity from Norfolk Southern, after the railroad idled service on sections of a 253-mile line between West Virginia coal country and Columbus. Full story: Columbus...
CSX shop workers vote no on merging jobs
(Source: LaborNotes.org, February 19, 2016) BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Union members have become used to a certain pattern: threats of plant closings and layoffs, followed by a vote to reopen the contract and make concessions to “save jobs.” In the railroad shops of the CSX...
BNSF plans buyouts as furloughs stretch on
(Source: Amarillo Globe-News, February 21, 2016) AMARILLO, Texas — BNSF is offering a voluntary retirement incentive to train, yard and engine employees with 10 or more years of experience. The goal of the buyout is to reduce the number of furloughed workers. If older...
NS worker killed by train in New Orleans
(Source: Times-Picayune, February 21, 2016) NEW ORLEANS — A railroad worker found dead Saturday after being hit by a train in New Orleans east has been identified as Kyle Liebold, Norfolk Southern Railway spokeswoman Susan Terpay said Sunday. Terpay said the...
