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Rail yard fumes termed `public health hazard’
(The following story by Diane Dietz appeared on The Register-Guard website on May 30.) EUGENE, Ore. — Toxic vapors probably coming from solvent-tainted groundwater are collecting in crawl spaces in at least a half-dozen homes in Eugene's Trainsong neighborhood,...
RailAmerica goes green
(RailAmerica issued the following news release on May 31.) BOCA RATON, Fla. — RailAmerica, Inc., a leading operator of regional and short line railroads, announces that its Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad (DGNO) is the first of its 42 roads to put the new...
AAR: Rail freight traffic trails year ago week
(The Association of American Railroads issued the following on May 31.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freight traffic on U.S. railroads during the week ended May 26 trailed the comparable week last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported today. Intermodal...
The arrest of six striking workers by CP Rail police illegal, TCRC says
(The Canadian Press circulated the following on June 1.) VANCOUVER — The union representing striking CP Rail maintenance workers says the arrest of six workers by CP Rail police earlier this week was illegal. Teamsters Canada Rail Conference President Bill Brehl said...
Teamsters release video of violent picket line arrests
(The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference issued the following release on May 31.) VANCOUVER — The union representing striking railway maintenance workers at CP Rail is taking legal action against the company, after six Teamsters Canada members were confronted by CP's...
Teamsters Disaster Relief assistance available for South Dakota
CLEVELAND, May 31 — The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications for assistance from members in the state of South Dakota regarding severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that caused major damage in the following counties on May 4, 2007: Beadle, Brown,...
Nortrak plans $4.7M investment in Cheyenne
(The following story by Jennifer Frazer appeared on the Wyoming News website on may 31.) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Railroad turnout manufacturer VAE Nortrak announced plans Wednesday to begin manufacturing concrete switch ties in Cheyenne, sinking millions into the local...
Canada eyes new railway rate regulations
(Reuters circulated the following story on May 30.) VANCOUVER — The Canadian government said on Wednesday it will change some of the country's railroad regulations to make it easier to respond to shippers' complaints over service and rates. The proposed changes will...
NJ Transit bus, rail fares up tomorrow
(The following report appeared on the Jersey Journal website on May 31.) NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Transit is set to raise fares nearly 10 percent for rail and bus customers beginning tomorrow, and commuters aren't happy. "Of course it hurts my personal budget," said...
NMB selects Jones as Senior Mediator
(The National Mediation Board issued the following on May 31.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce the selection of Zachery Jones as Senior Mediator. Mr. Jones will assume duties as Senior Mediator immediately. As a Senior Mediator,...
