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Canadian government further revises train regulations, speed limits for dangerous goods
(Source: CBC News, February 19, 2020) OTTAWA — A federal order for trains carrying dangerous goods to slow down after two fiery crashes near Guernsey, Sask., has been further revised by Transport Minister Marc Garneau. Garneau's updated ministerial order, announced...
CN “not panicking” about bottom line impact yet, but says it’s a victim of blockade crisis
(Source: Financial Post, February 19, 2020) OTTAWA — Canadian National Railway executives downplayed the effect the ongoing rail blockades will have on its annual financial results at an investor conference on Wednesday, even as it sent temporary layoff notices to 450...
CN freight train leaks crude oil after derailing in Ontario
(Source: Reuters, February 19, 2020) THUNDER BAY, Ont. — A Canadian National Railway Co freight train derailed in Ontario and started leaking crude oil, the company said on Wednesday, marking the second such incident in less than two weeks. About 30 cars came off the...
U.S. weekly coal carloads fall to seven-week low
(Source: S&P Global Platts, February 19, 2020) HOUSTON — U.S. coal carloads were at a seven-week low 63,045 in the week ended February 15, down 3% from 64,996 a week earlier and 21.4% lower than 80,105 in the year-ago week, the Association of American Railroads said...
Some laid-off Kansas City railroad workers still waiting on unemployment pay
(Source: www.fox4kc.com, February 17, 2020) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four months after at least 200 railroad employees were laid off at Kansas City’s Neff Yard, some of them are still struggling to get their unemployment checks. Full story: www.fox4kc.com
Norfolk Southern transferring 85 Roanoke jobs
(Source: Altoona Mirror, February 19, 2020) ALTOONA, Pa. — Norfolk Southern plans to close its heavy-repair locomotive shop in Roanoke, Va., in May and transfer the work done there to Altoona’s Juniata Locomotive Shop. The company will offer the 85 mechanical...
“It’s infuriating… just corporate greed:” Why Norfolk Southern is downsizing in Roanoke
(Source: Television station WSLS, February 18, 2020) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern said it will eliminate about 104 workers from its Roanoke operations when it closes down its locomotive shop and transfers work at its distribution center. Full story: www.wsls.com
Opinion: Oil trains need big enough crew for safety
(Source: Everett Herald opinion column by Derek Stanford and Mike Sells, February 19, 2020. State Sen. Derek Sanford, D-Bothell, represents the 1st Legislative District. State Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett, represents the 38th Legislative District.) EVERETT, Wash. — Some...
RRB Q&A: Working after retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, December 11, 2019) CHICAGO — Retirees, and those planning retirement, should be aware of the railroad retirement laws and rules governing benefit payments to annuitants who work after retirement. The following...
$10 million verdict for man injured in Amtrak’s 2017 Cascades derailment in Washington
(Source: Associated Press, February 13, 2020) TACOMA, Wash. — A jury has awarded more than $10 million to a man who was seriously hurt when an Amtrak train derailed between Tacoma and Olympia in 2017. Full story: www.opb.org
