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Oscar Munoz named President of CSX; Sanborn named Executive VP of Operations; Michael Ward to remain CEO
(Source: CSX press release, February 11, 2015) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously elected Oscar Munoz as president, CSX Corporation, overseeing operations, sales and marketing, human resources, service design...
BNSF to invest $326 million in North Dakota
(Source: Bismarck Tribune, February 11, 2015) BISMARCK, N.D. — BNSF Railway Company will invest $326 million in rail capacity improvement projects in North Dakota -- part of the company's largest planned capital expenditure in its history. Full story: Bismarck...
NTSB urges immediate action on emergency response to smoke in tunnels
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, February 11, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board today issued urgent recommendations to the Federal Transit Administration, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority...
MBTA general manager to resign after systemic delays, cancellations
(Source: Mass Live, February 11, 2015) BOSTON — MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott announced today that she is resigning as head of the cash-strapped public transportation agency. Full story: www.masslive.com
Connecticut lawmakers consider replacing Metro-North
(Source: Associated Press, February 12, 2015) HARTFORD, Conn. — State Transportation Commissioner James Redeker has cautioned legislators against replacing Metro-North Railroad as the operator of the New Haven line linking Connecticut to New York City. Full story: The...
University unveils first Hoffa Teamster professor
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 11, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — History Professor Eric Arnesen officially became the first James R. Hoffa Teamsters Professor in Modern American Labor History at George Washington University during a...
Judge enters final order dismissing UP veterans train trial
(Source: Odessa American, February 11, 2015) MIDLAND, Texas — A judge filed a final judgment order, dismissing the case against Union Pacific by family members of those injured and killed in the Hunt for Heroes train wreck, officially opening up the possibility of an...
Producers on edge over possible strike by CP Rail conductors and engineers
(Source: Globe and Mail, February 11, 2015) TORONTO — Companies that depend on the railway to haul their goods to market are bracing for a possible strike at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. A strike could hobble much of the Canadian manufacturing, retail and commodities...
DOT’s Foxx testifies that deadline for PTC won’t be extended
(Source: The Journal News, February 11, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Dec. 31 deadline for railroads to equip all trains with crash-avoidance technology known as Positive Train Control won't be extended, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Wednesday. Full story:...
Strike would cut into CP Rail earnings, create transportation chaos
(Source: Financial Post, February 11, 2015) OTTAWA — A looming potential strike by engineers and conductors at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. would not only cut into the company’s earnings but also has the potential to create transportation chaos across the country,...
