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Negotiations signal hope for imperiled Amtrak line through Indiana
(Source: Journal and Courier, September 24, 2013) LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The state and Amtrak are negotiating the continued operation of the Hoosier State passenger rail service, which runs four days a week between Indianapolis and Chicago, and stops in Lafayette. Full...
Investigation launched after accusation that CN over-billed GO Transit, taxpayers by millions
(Source: CBC News, September 25, 2013) TORONTO — CBC News has learned more details about an internal audit called this week at GO Transit, as well as a probe by the Ontario Provincial Police's anti-corruption unit into allegations that CN Rail improperly billed...
Hundreds of manufacturing workers ratify first Teamster contract
(Source: Teamsters Journal Council 25 press release, September 23, 2013) PARK RIDGE, Ill. — Approximately 340 manufacturing employees at Senior Flexonics overwhelmingly ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 330 on Sept. 15. By a 3-to-1 margin, the...
Hoffa calls on right-wing extremists to stop Affordable Care Act misrepresentations
(Source: Official statement of James P. Hoffa, Teamsters General President, September 25, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is an official statement by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa: “In July, I co-wrote a letter to Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Nancy...
President Obama announces key administrative posts, including RRB, STB
(Source: White House press release, September 24, 2013. BLET Editor's Note: These nominations were sent to the U.S. Senate on September 25.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On September 24, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key...
Power outage causes frustration for Conn., NY rail commuters
(Source: Associated Press, September 25, 2013) NEW YORK — Traffic is building along Interstate 95 as tens of thousands of Metro-North Railroad commuters scramble for alternate routes to get to work between Connecticut and New York City. A high-voltage feeder cable...
Con Edison says Amtrak, Metro-North fix may take three weeks
(Source: Bloomberg News, September 25, 2013) NEW YORK — Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED) said it will take two to three weeks to repair a failed power line that snarled the train commute between Connecticut and New York and forced Amtrak to halt some Acela Express...
Amtrak Acela service canceled for Thursday after power outage
(Source: Boston Globe, September 25, 2013) BOSTON — Amtrak’s Acela service between New York and Boston has been canceled for Thursday after transportation through the Northeast was delayed due to a power outage Wednesday morning, according to officials. Full story:...
Texas Panhandle line reopens after 3-train wreck
(Source: Associated Press, September 26, 2013) AMARILLO, Texas — A rail line just east of Amarillo near the U.S. Highway 60 and Farm-to Market Road 1912 intersection has been cleared after a three-train wreck that left four crew members hurt. Fort Worth-based BNSF...
Ted Cruz’s bullying formula: Who can say ‘no’ the loudest?
(Source: Salon, September 21, 2013) NEW YORK — Unlike in Ronald Reagan’s era, or even Newt Gingrich’s era (or perhaps more to the point, unlike in Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton’s presidency), there’s no conservative policy agenda beyond just rejecting everything...
