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Operating on UP tracks, Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner often runs late
(Source: The Examiner, September 14, 2019) JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — The westbound Amtrak train due at mid-afternoon in Independence arrived more than three hours late Tuesday. On Monday, it didn’t make it at all. The Missouri River Runner, which crosses the state on...
Amtrak rolling out new food options in effort to counter “dumbed down” image
(Source: Albany Times Union, September 14, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rail enthusiasts of a certain age may remember the pre-Amtrak days when dining cars featured real silverware, cloth napkins and table cloths, and food more or less cooked to order. Full story: Albany...
EEOC: Union Pacific ignored doctor’s opinion of worker recovered from tumor
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, September 13, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alleging that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by refusing to allow a custodian who had a brain tumor removed to return to work, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Canadian railways, government have big plans for Vancouver and Prince Rupert
(Source: Freight Waves, September 13, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Canadian National (NYSE: CNI) and Canadian Pacific (NYSE: CP), as well as the Canadian government, are investing millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements to support anticipated volume growth at...
NJ Transit has spent $302 million on PTC
(Source: www.nj.com, September 16, 2019) NEWARK, N.J. — As of the end of August, NJ Transit has spent $302 million on Positive Train Control, said Nancy Snyder, an NJ Transit spokeswoman. Full story: www.nj.com
Jury awards $17 million to 3 plaintiffs in 2017 Amtrak crash at DuPont, Wash.
(Source: Associated Press, September 13, 2019) TACOMA, Wash. — Three people who sued over a deadly Amtrak derailment in Washington state in 2017 have been awarded nearly $17 million by a jury for their pain and suffering. Full story: www.koin.com
Amtrak reveals details about nonstop New York-D.C. service, new sleeping train amenities
(Source: USA Today, September 13, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A series of changes are on track to debut soon on Amtrak trains. After revealing new amenities exclusive to its new Acela Nonstop service between New York and Washington on Thursday, the company announced it's...
STB proposes rules to make contesting rates easier
(Source: Freight Waves, September 13, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking feedback on two proposed rules aimed at making rail rate review procedures more efficient and accessible, especially for smaller shippers. One proposed...
Idle mines portend dark days for top U.S. coal region
(Source: Associated Press, September 15, 2019) GILLETTE, Wyo. — At two of the world’s biggest coal mines, the finances got so bad that their owner couldn’t even get toilet paper on credit. Warehouse technician Melissa Worden divvied up what remained of the last case,...
Hoffa: Teamsters stand in solidarity with striking GM UAW members
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 15, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa about the United Auto Workers’ (UAW’s) decision to strike at General Motors (GM) tonight....
