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Festive crowds, high hopes greet rail dignitaries along Gulf Coast
(Source: www.al.com, February 18, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the first Amtrak train rolled into downtown Mobile for the first time in more than 10 years Thursday, Jim Gilbert and Tim Lloyd stood watching and waving the American flag. Full story: www.al.com
Minnesota Power customers get one-time credit in settlement with BNSF
(Source: Duluth News Tribune, February 17, 2016) DULUTH, Minn. — Customers of Minnesota Power will get a one-time credit on an upcoming monthly electric bill thanks to a settlement between the utility and Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Full story: Duluth News...
FRA awards $10 million to upgrade, close rail crossings
(Source: Associated Press, February 17, 2016) BATON ROUGE, La. — The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded nearly $10 million in grants to upgrade or close dozens of railroad crossings in eight states, including a $1.1 million grant to Louisiana. FRA...
Teamsters: Concerns over ‘Friedrichs’ lessens, for now
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 17, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters and other unions representing public sector workers received an unexpected reprieve over the weekend that will likely ensure at least in the short term...
Arbitrator rules CP acted in bad faith when firing conductor
(Source: Calgary Herald, February 17, 2016) CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific Railway acted in bad faith when it fired a Calgary conductor last year after a major derailment, basing her dismissal on “unfounded” grounds that appeared to “camouflage” discrimination,...
Biden touts stimulus in stop at NS intermodal yard near Memphis
(Source: Memphis Daily News, February 17, 2016) MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Vice President Joe Biden came to the Norfolk Southern intermodal yard in Rossville Wednesday, Feb. 17, to tout the seven-year old economic stimulus act and push for continued public investment in roads...
BNSF sharply cutting capital spending in Minnesota this year
(Source: Star Tribune, February 17, 2016) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — BNSF Railway said Wednesday it will reduce its capital spending in Minnesota this year by 60 percent, part of a reduction nationwide that reflects softening demand for freight service. Full story: Star...
California bullet train headed first to San Jose, a big Bay Area win
(Source: San Jose Mercury News, February 17, 2016) SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a huge win for the Bay Area, the state will build the first 250 miles of bullet train track between San Jose and the Bakersfield area and now aims to offer service on the line in less than a...
CSX CFO expects economy to be challenging in 2016
(Source: CSX press release, February 17, 2016) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Chief Financial Officer Frank Lonegro today highlighted the company’s track record of success during the energy market transition and updated expectations for company performance at the Barclays...
Congressional delegation urges NJ Transit to accept PEB recommendation
(Source: www.nj.com, February 17, 2016) NEWARK — Members of the state's Congressional delegation added their voices to those urging a settlement between a coalition of 11 rail unions and NJ Transit before a 90-day cooling off period ends on March 13. The unions have...
