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Amtrak train service cut back again in North Carolina because of coronavirus
(Source: News and Observer, April 6, 2020) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolinian, the train that Amtrak and the N.C. Department of Transportation operate daily between Charlotte and New York City, will be suspended starting Monday because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full...
Amtrak further limits Downeaster service in response to COVID-19
(Source: Lewiston Sun Journal, April 5, 2020) LEWISTON, Maine — The Amtrak Downeaster, which serves riders from Boston to Brunswick, has announced that it would suspend all but one daily round-trip route in response to the coronavirus. Full story: Lewiston Sun...
NJ Transit to riders: Wear face coverings, please, like the CDC recommends
(Source: www.nj.com, April 5, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit is asking all riders to wear face coverings to help lessen the spread of the coronavirus. Full story: www.nj.com
CP Rail launching daily tribute to COVID-19 emergency workers
(Source: Toronto Sun, April 3, 2020) TORONTO — As part of the global movement to pay tribute to emergency workers on the frontlines in the ongoing battle against COVID-19, one Canadian railway is starting its own daily salute. Full story: Toronto Sun
Worker at Amtrak facility in Bear, Del., tests positive for COVID-19
(Source: First State Update, April 3, 2020) BEAR, Delaware — Some workers at the Amtrak maintenance facility in Bear are worried that they may contract COVID-19 while at work after learning that a coworker has reportedly tested positive for the disease. Full story:...
CSX reports 12 cases of COVID-19
(Source: News 4 Jax, April 4, 2020) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A contingent worker for CSX in Jacksonville has tested positive for novel coronavirus, a CSX spokesman confirmed Saturday. Another 12 employees employed by the Jacksonville-based freight transportation company...
Operation Lifesaver releases rail safety materials for news media
(Source: Operation Lifesaver press release, April 2, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new animated video and fact sheet now available from Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), the national nonprofit rail safety education organization, offer resources for the news media on how...
Brown appointed Director of NMB’s Office of Arbitration Services
(Source: National Mediation Board press release, March 29, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Terri D. Brown has been selected as the new Director of the Office of Arbitration Services effective March 29, 2020....
Federal charges filed by Teamsters against Warren Buffett-owned furniture firm
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 2, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legal counsel for The Professional Mover’s Union, Teamsters Local 814, has filed unfair labor practice charges against Cort Furniture, a Berkshire-Hathaway subsidiary. The...
Metra closing some rail cars to help stem spread of coronavirus
(Source: www.patch.com, April 2, 2020) CHICAGO — Metra announced Wednesday it will be closing one car on all of its trains until further notice in another step to protect its train crews during the coronavirus pandemic. In a news release, Metra said it's also asking...
