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Amtrak’s Boardman defends need for long-distance routes at Congressional hearing
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 22, 2013) The operation of long distance trains is a "core federal responsibility" and a federally funded national rail system is the best way to keep operating costs low, Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph...
Long distance trains are federal responsibility
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), May 21, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The operation of long distance trains is a core federal responsibility since 1971 and a federally-funded national system is the best way to keep costs low, provide customer choices that build...
Float driver: UP train seemed to be still before Midland crash
(Source: Associated Press, May 22, 2013) LUBBOCK, Texas — The driver of a parade float involved in a train wreck that killed four war veterans in West Texas told investigators the oncoming train appeared to be stationary, and that he didn’t notice anything was wrong...
Amtrak extends contract of President & CEO Joe Boardman
(Source: New York Times, May 23, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak’s board of directors on Thursday extended the contract of the company’s president, Joseph H. Boardman, who has led the government-owned railroad corporation to record growth in ridership and revenue....
SEPTA engineer shortage leads to canceled trips
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 23, 2013) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — SEPTA doesn't have enough engineers to run all of its trains all of the time. On Saturday, eight Regional Rail trains were canceled because of crew shortages, and engineers say the problem is chronic...
Average CEO salary reached a new record high of $9.7 million in 2012
(Source: AlterNet, May 22, 2013) The average CEO salary broke records in 2011 — and now that record high has been topped by 2012 salaries, which averaged out to $9.7 million. Though CEO pay dropped slightly after the financial crisis, it quickly rebounded to reach new...
Teamsters collect donations for Oklahoma tragedy
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 23, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters are inundating Oklahoma locals with offers to help them recover from one of the most violent tornadoes in history. The twister that ripped through the Oklahoma...
STB adopts final rules to encourage use of mediation and arbitration
(Source: U.S. Surface Transportation Board press release, May 13, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Transportation Board announced today that it has adopted final mediation and arbitration rules that establish a new arbitration program under which shippers and...
Police officers sue Conrail, CSX, NS for alleged train wreck negligence in Paulsboro
(Source: Cherry Hill Courier Post, May 14, 2013) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A dozen police officers who responded to a November train derailment in Paulsboro have sued Conrail and its parent companies, CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway. Full story: Cherry Hill Courier Post
Mexican manufacturing boom could spur one of Canada’s railways to buy Kansas City Southern: analyst
(Source: Financial Post, May 13, 2013) OTTAWA — The upswing in Mexican manufacturing is building a strong case for either of Canada’s largest railways to consider purchasing Kansas City Southern in order to gain greater access to the emerging market, one analyst says....
