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Midland official says group lacked parade permit
(Source: San Antonio Express News, November 21, 2012) MIDLAND, Texas — The organization that sponsors a parade through town during a days-long event for wounded veterans did not have a permit for this year's parade, in which a train struck a float, killing four...
Amtrak names new head of railroad police
(Source: Washington Post, November 19, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Polly Hanson, a former Metro Transit Police chief, will take over Amtrak’s police force next month. Amtrak made the announcement Monday. Hanson will replace John O’Connor, who retired in June. Full story:...
KCS Holiday Express and United Way fundraising campaigns comes to a close
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, November 16, 2012) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The KCS Holiday Express fundraising campaign closed on October 29th. As of this publication of the KCS News, the campaign generated $107,668 to purchase Wal-Mart gift cards, which were...
Mudslides close passenger rail service between Seattle and Everett
(Source: Associated Press, November 19, 2012) SEATTLE — Today’s heavy rains and winds have caused at least 10 slides along the BNSF tracks between Seattle and Everett. As a result, BNSF Railway spokesman Gus Melonas says, the railroad placed a 48-hour moratorium on...
Another NJ Transit rail line reopens following Superstorm Sandy
(Source: Newark Star-Ledger, November 20, 2012) HOBOKEN, N.J. — Service has resumed on the NJ Transit rail line that sustained the worst damage during Hurricane Sandy. Trains are rolling again on the North Jersey Coast line between Bay Head and New York City and...
Wal-Mart warns workers on Black Friday strike
(Source: CNN, November 18, 2012) NEW YORK — As Wal-Mart workers prepare to stage a walkout on Black Friday, the world's largest store is fighting back. Wal-Mart has filed a complaint with a federal agency accusing one of the largest labor unions in the country of...
Supporters rally behind Amtrak in central Pennsylvania
(Source: Altoona Mirror, November 19, 2012) ALTOONA, Pa. — Members of the National Association of Railroad Passengers attended a rally in Altoona, Pa., yesterday. They say central Pennsylvania could lose Amtrak service west of Harrisburg if funding is not allocated in...
Teamsters’ statement on mediation between Hostess Brands and Bakers union
(Source: Official statement of Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall, November 19, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall made the following statement regarding the announcement that Hostess Brands Inc. and the Bakery,...
Amtrak partners with VIA Rail to add seats for Thanksgiving travel in U.S.
(Source: Amtrak and VIA Rail press release, November 19, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an arrangement that reflects the spirit of Thanksgiving, Amtrak is partnering with its Canadian counterpart, VIA Rail Canada, who accepted to provide passenger rail cars to make...
Veteran wounded in West Texas train crash plans lawsuit
(Source: Reuters, November 19, 2012) SAN ANGELO, Texas — Attorneys representing one of the U.S. military veterans injured last week when a freight train collided with a parade float in West Texas said on Monday they are preparing to file a lawsuit, probably against...
