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Union Pacific adds ‘greener’ boxcars
(The following story by Bob Luder appeared on The Packer website on June 12, 2009.) LENEXA, Kan. — Union Pacific Railroad Co. has long prided itself on its ability to keep produce fresh by keeping it secured in a refrigerated environment. Now, the company is taking...
Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer celebrates 10th anniversary
(The following appeared on the Norman Transcript website on June 13, 2009.) NORMAN, Okla. — Communities along the Oklahoma City-Fort Worth route of the Amtrak Heartland Flyer will recognize the 10th anniversary of the daily rail service with celebrations today and...
Editorial: Canadian high speed rail is more than feasible
(The following editorial appeared on The Windsor Star website on June 13, 2009.) WINDSOR — Via Rail Canada president and CEO Paul Cote has given the idea of a high-speed rail service from Windsor to Quebec City a much-needed boost. "I can assure you that the people at...
California leaders agree on rail, now seek funding
(The following story by Rachel Gordon appeared on the San Francisco Chronicle website on June 12, 2009.) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Bay Area political leaders and transportation officials announced Thursday they have reached consensus on a plan to bring high-speed rail...
Ohio towns lobby for stops on Amtrak plan
(The Associated Press circulated the following story by Matt Leingang on June 14, 2009.) COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Amtrak studies a proposed passenger rail line linking Ohio's major cities, small towns along the 250-mile route are lobbying hard not to be left behind. A...
MBTA may try again to cut secondary train operators
(The following story by Noah Bierman appeared on the Boston Globe website on June 14, 2009.) BOSTON — They sit in special compartments, surrounded by screens, knobs, and levers. But the employees who work in the rear of MBTA trains have about as much driving...
New benefit year for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on June 12, 2009.) CHICAGO — A new benefit year under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act begins July 1, 2009. Administered by the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), this Act provides two kinds of benefits for...
RRB issuing statements of service
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on May 14, 2009.) CHICAGO — Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a “Certificate of Service Months and Compensation” (Form BA-6) for every railroad employee who received creditable...
RRB: Benefit rate increase for railroad unemployment and sickness benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on May 18, 2009.) CHICAGO — The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act increases to $64 from $61 in the new benefit year, which begins July 1, 2009. Benefits...
2009 Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conferences
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free information conferences for railroaders. Conference registration begins at 8 a.m., with the programs beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. June 19, 2009 Tinley Park, Ill. Holiday Inn Select Hotel and...
