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Lawmaker insists California bullet train plan complies with law
(Source: Los Angeles Times, December 1, 2011) LOS ANGELES — An Assembly member who strongly supports the California high-speed rail project on Thursday criticized a new state report that questions the legality of building the first leg of the 520-mile system in the...
Lawmaker insists California bullet train plan complies with law
(Source: Los Angeles Times, December 1, 2011) LOS ANGELES — An Assembly member who strongly supports the California high-speed rail project on Thursday criticized a new state report that questions the legality of building the first leg of the 520-mile system in the...
AAR: Railroads report gain in weekly rail traffic
(Association of American Railroads press release, December 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 265,304 carloads for the week ending Nov. 26, 2011, up 4...
AAR: Railroads report gain in weekly rail traffic
(Association of American Railroads press release, December 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 265,304 carloads for the week ending Nov. 26, 2011, up 4...
In spite of rail industry’s record profits, PEB recommends concessions for rail workers
(Source: In These Times, November 8, 2011) Despite the four largest railroad companies making $8.5 billion in profits last year, an association of 30 railroads is asking 92,000 railroad workers represented by 11 unions to make concessions. Full story: In These Times
In spite of rail industry’s record profits, PEB recommends concessions for rail workers
(Source: In These Times, November 8, 2011) Despite the four largest railroad companies making $8.5 billion in profits last year, an association of 30 railroads is asking 92,000 railroad workers represented by 11 unions to make concessions. Full story: In These Times
Rail strike could mean higher truck rates, more freight
(Source: Land Line Magazine, November 30, 2011) GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Truckers stand to pick up more freight, with higher rates, in the next week or so as shippers brace for a possible strike in the freight-rail industry. Strike action by railroad unions could happen...
Rail strike could mean higher truck rates, more freight
(Source: Land Line Magazine, November 30, 2011) GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Truckers stand to pick up more freight, with higher rates, in the next week or so as shippers brace for a possible strike in the freight-rail industry. Strike action by railroad unions could happen...
Congress could move to prevent freight rail strike
(Source: The Hill, November 29, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is considering intervening in a potential strike among freight rail employees to prevent a work stoppage. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-V.a) and Majority Whip Kevin...
Congress could move to prevent freight rail strike
(Source: The Hill, November 29, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is considering intervening in a potential strike among freight rail employees to prevent a work stoppage. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-V.a) and Majority Whip Kevin...
