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Teamsters make progress in carhaul talks; More negotiations to be scheduled
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, December 14, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union and carhaul employer representatives continue to discuss and exchange proposals for a new national contract that are responsive to the concerns of...
Oil train traffic rising in Clark County, Wash.
(Source: The Columbian, December 15, 2015) COLUMBIA, Wash. — With or without an oil-by-rail terminal at the Port of Vancouver, oil train traffic is increasing in Clark County. Union Pacific announced last week it is sending up to one train with 35 or more cars of...
Oregon fuel-truck driver is killed in fiery crash into parked railroad cars
(Source: Associated Press, December 14, 2015) PORTLAND, Ore. — A semitrailer truck hauling fuel crashed into a parked railroad tanker on Sunday, sparking a fire that sent up plumes of black smoke visible for miles. Full story: www.heraldnet.com
Lac-Megantic victims will be compensated in the new year, trustee says
(Source: CBC News, December 13, 2015) MONTREAL — A settlement fund for victims of the Lac-Mégantic train disaster that killed 47 people will soon be in place, and payments to settle wrongful-death claims will arrive next month, a U.S. bankruptcy trustee said. Full...
40 carmen displaced from Erwin say CSX owes them $8 million collectively
(Source: Television station WJHL, December 14, 2015) JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — CSX shut down its Erwin, Tennessee, rail yard in October and promised employees who lost their jobs that they would receive at least 60 days’ worth of pay and benefits. However, 40 carmen say...
CP Rail CEO sees likely proxy fight with NS
(Source: Bloomberg, December 14, 2015) NEW YORK — While Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has a little room to restructure its offer for Norfolk Southern Corp., a proxy fight appears likely at this point, according to Hunter Harrison, the Canadian carrier’s chief...
Lowballed risks, errors discovered in Vancouver oil train terminal analysis
(Source: The Oregonian, December 11, 2015) PORTLAND, Ore. — Consultants evaluating a proposed Vancouver oil train terminal for a Washington state regulator vastly understate the worst-case scenario for a catastrophic oil spill, data from the United States and Canada...
Amtrak makes big plans for Northeast Corridor
(Source: USA Today, December 12, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor is getting an overhaul that could make service between Washington and Boston more convenient and faster within the next 10 years. Full story: Asbury Park Press
CSX locomotive burns in N.Y.
(Source: Associated Press, December 11, 2015) KINGSTON, N.Y. — A fire has been extinguished on a CSX locomotive in the Hudson Valley, and a railroad spokesman says an environmental contractor will clean up diesel fuel spilled from the engine. Full story:...
High winds blow train cars from Texas rail bridge
(Source: www.kicks105.com, December 13, 2015) LUFKIN, Texas — Early morning storms in Lufkin produced wind gusts strong enough to throw cars of a train from a trestle onto the pavement below of Loop 287 in Lufkin. Highway 69/Loop 287 at that area will remain closed...
