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Top NJ Transit executives get free cars for business, commuting
(Source: The Star-Ledger, October 10, 2012) NEWARK, N.J. — One day after announcing non-union employees would no longer be able to ride its buses or trains for free, NJ Transit disclosed Tuesday that four of its top executives are provided with cars for agency...
Natural gas could be cheaper, cleaner way to run a railroad
(Source: Houston Chronicle, October 9, 2012) HOUSTON, Texas — On a 300-mile stretch of railroad in the plains of eastern Alberta, a test train chugs across the landscape burning a fuel that once made sense only to environmentalists. It runs on natural gas. And today,...
Foreign-owned firm’s mega-donation to Romney super PAC raises legal red flags
(Source: PublicIntegrity.org, October 5, 2012) A million-dollar donation by a foreign-owned corporation to a Republican super PAC has raised legal concerns and opened up the controversial Citizens United Supreme Court decision to new criticism. Full story:...
Opinion: What kind of future should Amtrak have?
(Source: Railway Age, October 9, 2012) NEW YORK — Columnist Larry Kaufman argues against a double standard that says Amtrak should be out of the long-distance train operating business while others modes of transportation (and businesses) are getting significantly...
Amtrak ridership hits record high even as Republicans call for eliminating federal subsidies
(Source: Associated Press, October 9, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak trains carried 31.2 million passengers in the fiscal year ending in September, the highest annual ridership since the railroad was formed in 1971. At the same time ridership has been increasing,...
Opinion: The shrinking of our middle class is no accident
(Source: Column by James P. Hoffa, General President, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, published in The Detroit News on October 10, 2012.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — If you’re lucky enough to have a job, but you feel like you’re working harder than ever, your paycheck...
Hoffa rallies Teamsters in Los Angeles, San Jose to vote ‘No On Prop 32’
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 6, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa traveled across California to attend union rallies in Los Angeles and San Jose and get out the vote to defeat Proposition 32, a...
Bakken boom saves U.S. railroads amid coal slump
(Source: Reuters, October 5, 2012) LONDON — The booming business of transporting Bakken crude has thrown a lifeline to U.S. railroads, at a time when shipments of coal, their main commodity by volume, have fallen sharply. Full story: Reuters
Presidential debate follow-up: Romney told 27 myths in 38 minutes
(Source: Think Progress, October 4, 2012) Pundits from both sides of the aisle have lauded Mitt Romney’s strong debate performance, praising his preparedness and ability to challenge President Obama’s policies and accomplishments. But Romney only accomplished this...
NJ Transit to pull free passes for nonunion employees
(Source: Asbury Park Press, October 9, 2012) NEWARK — NJ Transit on Monday announced plans to end a long-standing industrywide practice allowing transit employees unlimited free travel for nonbusiness purposes. Full story: Asbury Park Press
