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NJ Transit train delays in February totaled worst month in 18 years
(Source: Star-Ledger, March 14, 2014) NEWARK, N.J. -- In all but one of the nine months between June 1 and Feb. 28 — the exception being November — NJ Transit fared worse in on-time performance than in the same month the previous year. And last month, the statewide...
SEPTA to outline strike contingency plans
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, March 14, 2014) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- SEPTA officials are slated to detail the agency's contingency plans in case workers go on strike after their contract expires at midnight. The transit agency is negotiating with the Transport Workers...
LIRR track worker seriously injured on electrified third rail
(Source: New York Post, March 10, 2014) LONG ISLAND -- An LIRR track worker was seriously injured Monday morning after falling onto the tracks and electrocuting his leg on the third rail, transit officials say. Full story: New York Post
Surge in rail shipments of oil sidetracks other industries
(Source: Wall Street Journal, March 13, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A major snarl in railroad traffic is ricocheting through the supply chains of businesses across the U.S., causing delays and losses for shippers of goods ranging from coal to sugar. Full story: Wall...
AAR: 4Q 2013 crude oil traffic up 74 percent over 4Q 2012
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, March 13, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported that U.S. Class I railroads originated 108,590 carloads of crude oil in the fourth quarter of 2013, bringing total...
Federal review blasts ‘deficient safety culture’ at Metro-North
(Source: New York Times, March 14, 2014) NEW YORK -- The Metro-North Railroad has fallen prey to a “deficient safety culture” that prizes on-time performance at the expense of protecting riders and workers, according to a blistering federal review that was ordered...
Gary Sease named CSXT Vice President, Corporate Communications
(Source: CSX press release, March 12, 2014) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- CSX Transportation, Inc. today announced the appointment of Gary T. Sease as vice president, corporate communications, effective March 30. He succeeds Vance Meyer, who is leaving CSX after leading...
Teamsters support the fight for justice for port drivers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 12, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At the ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Green Fleet Systems’ drivers demanded – via delegation – an immediate end to a hostile work environment. The brave drivers were...
Amid Amtrak’s ridership increase, authority wants feedback about Downeaster
(Source: Portland Daily Sun, March 12, 2014) PORTLAND, Maine -- A meeting next week will give the public a chance to advise a state authority about how Amtrak could improve its recently expanded Downeaster passenger rail service in Maine. Full story: Portland Daily...
All Aboard Ohio promotes passenger rail growth
(Source: Sandusky Register, March 12, 2014) SANDUSKY, Ohio -- A partnership between four Ohio cities with Amtrak stops, including Sandusky, could place them on track to receive millions of federal dollars for station upgrades. Full story: Sandusky Register
