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N.J. commuters could be smacked with hidden fare hike as federal tax benefit is reduced
(Source: Star-Ledger, December 29, 2011) NEWARK, N.J. — In what could amount to a hidden fare hike for more than 100,000 mass transit riders from New Jersey, the federal commuter tax benefit is being reduced from $230 to $125 a month beginning Sunday. Full story:...
N.J. commuters could be smacked with hidden fare hike as federal tax benefit is reduced
(Source: Star-Ledger, December 29, 2011) NEWARK, N.J. — In what could amount to a hidden fare hike for more than 100,000 mass transit riders from New Jersey, the federal commuter tax benefit is being reduced from $230 to $125 a month beginning Sunday. Full story:...
Industrial commodities push rail carloads up 11.7 percent
(Source: Journal of Commerce, December 28, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. railroads reported an 11.7 percent year-over-year gain in carload traffic in the last full week before Christmas as major commodities tied to manufacturing and housing maintained strong momentum...
Industrial commodities push rail carloads up 11.7 percent
(Source: Journal of Commerce, December 28, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. railroads reported an 11.7 percent year-over-year gain in carload traffic in the last full week before Christmas as major commodities tied to manufacturing and housing maintained strong momentum...
U.S. Class I workforce leveled off in November
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 28, 2011) The U.S. Class I workforce remained relatively flat in November compared with October’s level, but continued to expand on a year-over-year basis. As of mid-November, the Class Is employed 160,119 people, down less...
U.S. Class I workforce leveled off in November
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 28, 2011) The U.S. Class I workforce remained relatively flat in November compared with October’s level, but continued to expand on a year-over-year basis. As of mid-November, the Class Is employed 160,119 people, down less...
Nearly half of riders rate LIRR good or excellent in new survey
(Source; CBS New York, December 27, 2011) MINEOLA, N.Y. — Despite some major services disruptions this past year, cuts in service and a fare hike, riders seem to be happy with the service on the Long Island Rail Road. After more than 800 Long Islanders were surveyed,...
Nearly half of riders rate LIRR good or excellent in new survey
(Source; CBS New York, December 27, 2011) MINEOLA, N.Y. — Despite some major services disruptions this past year, cuts in service and a fare hike, riders seem to be happy with the service on the Long Island Rail Road. After more than 800 Long Islanders were surveyed,...
BLET National Division office holiday hours
CLEVELAND, December 29 — In observance of New Years Eve and New Years Day, the BLET National Division office will be closed on Friday, December 30, 2011, and Monday, January 2, 2012. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. BLET National...
BLET National Division office holiday hours
CLEVELAND, December 29 — In observance of New Years Eve and New Years Day, the BLET National Division office will be closed on Friday, December 30, 2011, and Monday, January 2, 2012. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. BLET National...
