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CSX signs on to help develop mountain truck terminal in Georgia
(Source: Augusta Chronicle, July 28, 2015) CHATSWORTH, Ga. — Promising to remove 50,000 truckloads from Georgia highways, state officials signed an agreement Tuesday to develop a rail-truck "inland port" terminal to serve shippers in north Georgia and neighboring...
Shuttle drivers for Apple, eBay, Yahoo, Zynga, Genenteck, Amtrak and Evernote set to vote on proposal for first contract
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 29, 2015) SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Teamsters Local Union 853 announced today that shuttle drivers employed by Compass Transportation/Transdev will vote on a union proposal for a first contract that...
Aging Amtrak tunnel a symbol of crumbling American infrastructure
(Source: CNBC, July 29, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the fifth time in a week of breakdowns and electrical failures, thousands of passengers were left stranded on both sides of the 105-year-old Hudson River tunnel that provides a vital transit gateway between New...
Last patient leaves hospital following May 12 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia
(Source: Reuters, July 28, 2015) NEW YORK — The last patient from a May 12 Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight people and injured more than 200 left Temple University Hospital on Tuesday, a hospital spokeswoman said. Full story: Yahoo
Months after deadly Amtrak crash, safety upgrades stalled on the Hill
(Source: National Journal, July 28, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two months after a deadly Amtrak crash outside of Philadelphia thrust the issue back into the spotlight, frustrated legislators in the Northeast are seemingly no closer to getting the rail-safety upgrades...
Christie, Cuomo say they’ll discuss Hudson River tunnel project with feds
(Source: NorthJersey.com, July 28, 2015) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Governor Christie said Tuesday that he and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo would accept an invitation to talk with the Obama administration’s top transportation official about Amtrak’s failing 105-year-old...
What’s in Senate’s 6-year transportation bill?
(Source: Associated Press, July 28, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate is moving toward the likely passage this week of a sweeping, six-year transportation bill, but the House is putting off consideration of the measure until this fall. Full story: Elkhart Truth
Senate bill would delay deadline for Positive Train Control
(Source: Hearst Newspapers, July 28, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Language buried in a massive Senate transportation funding bill would extend the deadline for railroad implementation of a crucial safety mechanism from the end of 2015 to the end of 2018. Full story:...
Turning the tide on voter suppression
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 24, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Voting rights is a key issue of our time, challenging democracy and the ability of the American people to participate in the electoral process as guaranteed under U.S....
Google Express workers file for Teamster representation
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 27, 2015) SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Teamsters Local Union 853 announced today that workers at Palo Alto-based Google Express Services filed for a representation election. The more than 140 warehouse and...
