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Despite missteps, high-speed rail lines in 3 states point to progress
(Source: Governing, May 14, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The projects in California, Florida and Texas differ quite a bit from one another in size, scope and funding sources. But each one of those projects seems to be moving forward despite significant obstacles,...
NJ Transit train service between Atlantic City and Philadelphia restored
(Source: Philly Voice, May 13, 2019) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — NJ Transit reopened service on trains between Atlantic City and Philadelphia on Sunday after months of the service being suspended. Full story: Philly Voice
Rail equipment sector eyes mergers, lease renewal rates
(Source: Freight Waves, May 13, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A number of rail equipment lessors and manufacturers have been merging and consolidating in recent months as a way to leverage themselves against marketplace changes brought about by precision scheduled...
Rail operator proposes to move Utah heavy oil to U.S. Gulf Coast
(Source: Reuters, May 10, 2019) HOUSTON — Investor Drexel Hamilton Infrastructure Partners LP and rail operator Rio Grande Pacific Corp. on Friday disclosed plans to build a $1.5 billion rail line that would transport heavy crude from Utah to connections to the U.S....
Unifor ratifies three new agreements with CN
(Source: CN press release, May 10, 2019) MONTREAL — CN announced today that, following four tentative agreements reached between CN and Unifor council 4000 negotiators in March, union members reviewed the agreements and approved three of the four contracts in...
Teamsters: It’s time to finally fund infrastructure investment
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 13, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters know a little something about infrastructure. Approximately 600,000 of our members drive the nation’s roadways as part of their job. And we have tens of...
New analysis finds MBTA now needs at least $10.1 billion to modernize trains
(Source: www.wbur.org, May 13, 2019) BOSTON — The cost to replace all outdated equipment and infrastructure across the MBTA system with modern alternatives is about $2.8 billion more than the previous state-of-good-repair price estimate, officials said Monday. In...
Hoffa: 2020 Democrats are vying for union support, and that’s a welcome shift
(Source: Statement by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa published by USA Today, May 13, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the 2020 primary season heats up, presidential candidates in the massive Democratic field — from Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to Amy...
SEPTA regional rail conductor shot in attempted robbery at West Mount Airy Station
(Source: NBC Philadelphia, May 10, 2019) PHILADELPHIA — A botched robbery left a SEPTA conductor shot on a regional rail train as passengers disembarked at a northwest Philadelphia station. The 57-year-old male conductor was shot once in the hip, Philadelphia police...
Cheers greet trains as thousands gather to mark 150th anniversary of transcontinental railroad
(Source: Deseret News, May 10, 2019) PROMONTORY SUMMIT, Utah — Cheers went up and the crowd whistled loudly as Jupiter and No. 119 met Friday at Promontory Summit to kick off the 150th anniversary of the wedding of the rails back on May 10, 1869. Full story: Deseret...
