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North American railroads bet on U.S. consumers for a lift
(Source: Reuters, July 14, 2015) CHICAGO/TORONTO — North American railroads are pinning their hopes for a second-half recovery on American shoppers as they prepare to release what analysts expect will be dreary second-quarter results. Full story: Business Insider
Thunderstorms delay Metra trains in Chicago area
(Source: Chicago Tribune, July 13, 2015) CHICAGO — Some Union Pacific Metra trains were delayed an hour and a half Monday morning as thunderstorms rolled through the Chicago area. Full story: Chicago Tribune
CN train derailment cleanup of petroleum continues in Barwick
(Source: CBC News, July 13, 2015) THUNDER BAY, Ontario — The cleanup continues following a train derailment that spilled a fuel product in the Fort Frances area. A CN train went off the tracks Friday afternoon near Barwick leading to the evacuation of homes nearby....
As train traffic increases, communities ask for quiet
(Source: St. Cloud Times, July 11, 2015) RICE, Minn. — When trains pass through Watab Township on a warm summer night, the sound of the whistles bounces off the Mississippi River and Little Rock Lake — and directly into the open windows of the township's 3,200...
Metro-North President: Expect trains to be more reliable, not faster
(Source: Hartford Courant, July 12, 2015) NEW YORK — As Metro-North Railroad works to rebuild deteriorated infrastructure while posting record ridership aboard an unprecedented number of trains, President Joe Giulietti says the top goal is safety, followed by on-time...
Concrete workers choose Teamsters Local 170
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 10, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — It didn’t take long for 19 ready-mix cement truck drivers and mechanics in Sutton, Mass., to become card-carrying Teamster members, after a one-day sign-up with Teamsters...
Railroads gear up to cope with winter extremes
(Source: Railway Age, July 9, 2015) NEW YORK — Tools and techniques both new and old help railroads cope with weather extremes. Full story: Railway Age
Class action lawsuit filed in CSX train derailment, fire
(Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, July 10, 2015) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Maryville lawyer Kevin Shepherd said that by filing a class-action lawsuit Friday, his clients hope to advocate for the 5,000 residents evacuated from their homes during the July 2 CSX train...
Amtrak will not fight suits filed in May 12 wreck
(Source: New York Times, July 10, 2015) NEW YORK — Amtrak said in a court filing on Friday that the railway would not contest lawsuits seeking compensation for damages caused by the May 12 derailment of its passenger train that crashed shortly after leaving 30th...
Turnover at the top hits Amtrak at a critical time
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, July 11, 2015) PHILADELPHIA — As it recovers from its worst accident on the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak faces frequent management turnover and structural change,in addition to chronic financial and political challenges. Full story:...
