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Railroad buff derailed again; 26th bust for man cops say impersonated fed
(The following story by Pete Donohue appeared on the New York Daily News website on October 7.) NEW YORK — A train buff with a long track record - that includes taking a subway train for a joyride - has been arrested for impersonating a federal agent, police said...
Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on September 9.) CHICAGO — Railroad employees who are planning to retire should be aware of what steps to take and what documents are required when applying for an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board...
Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conferences
CHICAGO — The following are informational conferences conducted by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. All informational conference registrations begin at 8:00 a.m., with the programs beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. OCTOBER Friday, October 17...
Teamsters offer Disaster Relief assistance in Louisiana following Gustav
CLEVELAND, October 7 — The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications for assistance from members in the state of Louisiana after Hurricane Gustav damaged homes and property on September 1. Assistance is available to individuals and households in the...
Trains to ride new rail on BNSF’s Cherokee Subdivision
(BNSF Railway issued the following on October 6.) FORT WORTH, Texas — Beginning Oct. 6, 2008, BNSF Railway Company will replace more than 10 miles of rail on curves between Tiger, Okla., and Racine, Mo. Rail on curved track must be replaced more often than on straight...
KCS to announce 3Q results October 28
(Kansas City Southern issued the following on October 6.) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Southern (KCS) will release its financial results for third quarter 2008 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will also...
McCain pledge sought for Dulles rail project
(The following story by Michael Laris appeared on the Washington Post website on October 7.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Virginia congressional leaders are lobbying Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to make a commitment, before next month's election, to support funding for extending...
State of Indiana to receive bulk of Norfolk Southern fines
(The following story by Susan Brown appeared on The Times website on October 7.) HAMMOND, Ind. — The state will receive the bulk of a $50,000 ticket settlement between the Lake Country prosecutor's office and Norfolk Southern Railroad. With the court approving the...
Fla. cooperative says CSX coal shipping rates too high
(The following story by Ted Jackovics appeared on The Tampa Tribune website on October 6.) TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa-based Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. has filed a complaint with a federal agency against CSX Transportation Inc., saying new CSX rates to ship coal from...
Train service to New York resumes after wire work
(The following appeared on the Newsday website on October 6.) TRENTON, N.J. — Train service has been restored on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line into New York. Service had been suspended for about an hour Monday while Amtrak crews made emergency repairs on...
