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FTA publishes transit workforce protection recommendations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 13, 2020) The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) last week published answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding recommended transit workforce protections during the pandemic, including personal protective equipment...
MBTA ridership plunges more than 90 percent
(Source: SHNS, April 13, 2020) BOSTON — With much of the economy shut down and many workers staying home, the MBTA’s subway system is currently carrying roughly 8.5 percent of its typical ridership and the peak commuting times have shifted to align with shift changes...
In wake of Smithfield Foods COVID-19 outbreak, Teamsters YRCW Freight call center could be next hot spot
(Source: Teamsters Local 120 press release, April 13, 2020) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — One hundred and sixty employees at a YRCW Freight call center are frightened their workplace could be the next hot spot. Despite a confirmed COVID-19 case, the call center has continued...
Amtrak service changes due to COVID-19 a bit grim
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, April 13, 2020) NEW YORK — Most readers are very aware of the massive impact that the coronavirus has had on passenger rail operations, both transit and Amtrak. Amtrak released information about its service plan on Friday, April...
Well-liked, veteran bus driver is NJ Transit’s second coronavirus casualty
(Source: www.nj.com, April 13, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit has lost a second front line employee to the coronavirus — a well-liked bus driver who was with the agency for 24 years, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday afternoon. Full story: www.nj.com
4 union leaders: Coronavirus is a stress test for capitalism, and we are seeing encouraging signs
(Source: USA Today column by Randi Weingarten, Chris Shelton, Mary Kay Henry and James P. Hoffa, April 13, 2020. Randi Weingarten is president of the American Federation of Teachers. Chris Shelton is president of the Communications Workers of America. Mary Kay Henry...
Rail labor groups seek federal oversight on temporary waivers
(Source: Freight Waves, April 13, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of the AFL-CIO is asking Administrator Ron Batory of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to ensure that the freight railroads are using furloughed workers...
10,000 railroad ties set ablaze in Pueblo County in suspected arson
(Source: Denver Post, April 12, 2020) DENVER, Colo. — Approximately 10,000 railroad ties were set on fire at two separate locations in Pueblo County on Saturday night in what sheriff’s officials say is a suspected arson. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office said in a...
Railroads, suppliers commit to transparency on cyber attacks
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 10, 2020) Many North American railroads have teamed up with each other and their technology suppliers as of late to ensure their cybersecurity teams are able to identify and secure the potential vulnerabilities in their freight...
Railroads keep U.S. grain moving to export markets
(Source: U.S. Grains Council, April 10, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. freight railway system continues to stay on track despite challenges posed by COVID-19 — meaning U.S. corn and sorghum will keep moving south to one of the most important U.S. export markets,...
