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AAR: Intermodal traffic hits peak for second week in a row
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 23, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 294,310 carloads for the week ending June 18, 2011, up...
Amtrak chief Joe Boardman reiterates opposition to privatization plan
(Source: The Hill, June 22, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak President Joseph Boardman wrote in a letter that a Republican plan to privatize the Northeast Corridor "would likely mean the end of Amtrak and the national passenger rail system that Congress authorized...
Amtrak, SEPTA, NJ Transit trains delayed by power problems
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 23, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak, SEPTA and New Jersey Transit are reporting delays along the Northeast Corridor this morning due to problems with electric power. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Union Pacific to release second quarter 2011 earnings on July 21
(Source: Union Pacific Corp. press release, June 23, 2011.) OMAHA, Neb. — In conjunction with Union Pacific Corporation's second quarter 2011 earnings release, you are invited to listen to its presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet or via...
Congress should reject Mica-Shuster legislation to privatize Amtrak
(Source: AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department press release, June 22, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), today testified before the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of...
UP says regulations will harm infrastructure spending, hiring
(Source: Associated Press, June 22, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a hearing before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board on June 22, the chief executive of Union Pacific threatened to cut infrastructure spending and scale back hiring if shippers are successful in...
Rockefeller presses STB for rail reform
(Source: Journal of Commerce, June 22, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) urged the Surface Transportation Board to make railroad competition rules more shipper-friendly at a hearing in Washington, D.C., yesterday. Full story: www.joc.com
NARP statement at Amtrak privatization hearing
(Source: National Association of Railroad Passengers, June 21, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ross B. Capon, President and CEO of the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP), calls attention to many serious flaws in legislation that would allow private companies...
Rahall: Amtrak privatization is unconstitutional
(Source: The Hill, June 22, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), ranking Democrat of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said a Republican plan to privatize Amtrak is unconstitutional because it would violate specific clauses in the...
In Chicago, CTA beefs up police, camera presence in train stations
(Source: Huffington Post, June 21, 2011.) CHICAGO — In response to a recent string of muggings and robberies, the Chicago Transit Authority is adding security cameras and increasing its police force in train stations throughout the city. Full story: Huffington Post
