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NJ Transit chief critical of PEB recommendations
(Source: Associated Press, February 21, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — The acting head of New Jersey Transit has sharply criticized a federal labor panel's proposal for avoiding a potential strike by union rail workers. Full story: www.abc7ny.com
Editorial: NJ Transit contract dispute needs to be settled
(Source: Star-Ledger editorial, February 21, 2016) NEWARK — The specter of a rail strike or lockout from NJ Transit — now hovering over the state like an anvil, daring someone to cut the cord in just 20 days - would be a terrible blow to our regional economy and daily...
NJ won’t get federal funds to improve safety on rail lines carrying oil tankers
(Source: Bergen Record, February 18, 2016) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Despite the millions of gallons of volatile crude being transported through the state by train, New Jersey will receive none of the $10 million awarded by the federal government Thursday to improve...
More lawmakers are seeing through TPP lies
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Powerful bipartisan voices aired concerns about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) this week, leaving passage of the lousy trade deal that would ship thousands of...
BNSF moves fewest petroleum cars since mid-2012
(Source: Argus Media, February 18, 2016) HOUSTON — Leading crude-by-rail mover BNSF last week reported its smallest number of petroleum carloads since August 2012. Full story: Argus Media
Shuster leans toward opposing NS-CP merger
(Source: Altoona Mirror, February 19, 2016) ALTOONA, Pa. — Rep. Bill Shuster, R-9th District, is leaning toward opposing a proposed railroad merger that could affect close to 1,000 Blair County workers, he revealed Thursday after touring Norfolk Southern's Juniata...
Teamsters demand United Airlines deliver fair contract for mechanics
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne and local union leadership from across the United States are...
Biden praises benefits of 2009 stimulus package at Memphis rail yard
(Source: Memphis Daily News, February 18, 2016) MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For 36 years Vice President Joe Biden was an Amtrak train commuter, traveling an estimated 2 million miles in his daily trips to Washington D.C. as a U.S. senator from Delaware. Full story: Memphis Daily...
Amtrak signal glitches slow down Boston’s rail system
(Source: Associated Press, February 18, 2016) BOSTON — A malfunctioning signal outside the city's busiest commuter hub triggered massive delays for rail passengers on Thursday, and the problems were expected to continue into the Friday morning commute. Full story: ABC...
Boston-area commuter rail resumes after Amtrak switch repair
(Source: Boston.com, February 19, 2016) BOSTON — Yesterday’s Amtrak signal system failure — that created chaos for commuter rail passengers attempting to reach South Station — has been resolved, and normal operations have resumed, according to Amtrak and the MBTA....
