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Amtrak to continue Infrastructure Renewal program at New York Penn Station this summer
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, May 2, 2019) NEW YORK — Amtrak is set to continue its Infrastructure Renewal program at New York Penn Station this summer, performing state of good repair work on JO railroad interlocking which directs Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road...
Hoffa: Teamsters back effort to revamp federal labor law to benefit workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 2, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa about legislation introduced today in the House by Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) and in the Senate by Sen....
Wabtec bosses say future of Erie plant rides on 2-tier wage system
(Source: www.goerie.com, May 2, 2019) ERIE, Pa. — There are numerous elements of disagreement between the company and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America. More than anything, though, the company says the contract hinges on resolving its request...
AAR reports rail traffic for April and for the week ending April 27, 2019
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, May 1, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 27, 2019, as well as volumes for April 2019. U.S. railroads originated...
We need the Gateway Tunnel now, or we’ll be stuck with a “disaster scenario,” proponents say
(Source: www.nj.com, May 1, 2019) NEWARK, N.J. — When a proposed Hudson River rail tunnel project gets criticized by the President, is given a poor rating by regulators and seems to be stone-walled by agencies holding the purse strings, what’s left for the people who...
KCS revises two service metrics
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 1, 2019) As part of the railroad's precision scheduled railroading transition, Kansas City Southern has revised the definitions of two service metrics it uses to measure operating performance, KCS officials announced on Monday....
California high-speed rail costs rise $1.8 billion
(Source: Mercury News, May 1, 2019) SAN JOSE, Calif. — Californians will have to shell out an additional $1.8 billion to complete the 119-mile stretch of tracks for the state’s first bullet train through the Central Valley, bringing the cost to $12.4 billion,...
BNSF says broken wheel caused derailment on Fond du Lac reservation
(Source: Television station KBJR6, May 1, 2019) CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — A broken wheel caused a train to derail on the Fond du Lac reservation in mid-February, which resulted in 5,000 tons of coal being spilled. Full story: www.kbjr6.com
Metra resumes normal service at Union Station after loose concrete causes delays
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, May 1, 2019) CHICAGO — Metra service returned to normal at Union Station on Wednesday afternoon after several tracks were closed for overhead repairs. Three tracks on the southern concourse were shut down Wednesday morning after crews...
Nebraska Teamsters laud collective bargaining resolution
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 30, 2019) OMAHA, Neb. — Teamsters Local 554 joined their allies who represent public sector workers in the state of Nebraska yesterday by celebrating the passage of Legislative Resolution (LR) 487....
