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Falling rail traffic could weigh on Kansas City Southern
(Source: The Lope, June 18, 2019) NEW YORK — Concerns over the global economy continue to dominate the public discourse. If the economy is dismal, then corporate earnings could decline. Sans corporate earnings growth, the only thing that can drive stocks higher is a...
Opinion: Amtrak bullying now targets SEPTA
(Source: Railway Age opinion column by Frank N. Wilner, June 18, 2019) NEW YORK — Here we go again with Amtrak. While complaining that host freight railroads unreasonably impair its legal right to passenger-train priority handling, Amtrak is employing thug-like...
Anti-worker NLRB decision shows need for reform
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 18, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The rollback of union rights in favor of big business continues. Last week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) handed down a ruling that allows companies to bar...
FRA issues proposed rule for passenger rail safety, risk-reduction systems
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 17, 2019) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) last week published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in response to petitions seeking reconsideration of a final rule regarding intercity- and commuter-rail systems'...
Low prices and high waters are backing coal railcars into storage
(Source: Freight Waves, June 18, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Historic flooding in the Midwest and poor demand from electric utilities are stranding coal hoppers west of the Mississippi, pushing up prices for storing railcars. The American Association of Railroads said...
Tariffs hurt economy, but China must be held accountable, Union Pacific CEO says
(Source: CNBC, June 18, 2019) NEW YORK — President Donald Trump has the right goal in mind to settle ongoing trade issues with China, but his approach could have far-reaching consequences on the U.S. economy, Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz told CNBC Tuesday. It’s time...
How did the Heartland Flyer get its name?
(Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 18, 2019) FORT WORTH, Texas — When Amtrak re-launched passenger rail service from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City in 1999 after a 20-year hiatus, a contest was held to name the route. Katie Moore, then 11 years old, came up with the...
End of the Hoosier State line is a loss for air quality, environmentalists say
(Source: Indianapolis Star, June 17, 2019) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Small towns between Indianapolis and Chicago cite the end of the Amtrak Hoosier State line as a loss for residents, but state environmentalists are calling the route's demise a loss for Indiana’s air...
More major Amtrak repairs start at NY Penn Station
(Source: NBC New York, June 17, 2019) NEW YORK — Some New Jersey Transit train passengers are facing changes due to Amtrak track repairs at New York's Penn Station. Full story: NBC New York
Sysco-Boston drivers ratify contract that improves and secures jobs
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 17, 2019) PLYMPTON, Mass. — Drivers at Sysco near Boston voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first contract that provides improved and affordable health insurance, seniority protections, annual wage...
