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Teamsters: DOT succumbs to Big Business, grants petition undermining drivers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, December 30, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
DOT: Most U.S. rail systems miss PTC deadline
(Source: CNN, January 1, 2019) ATLANTA — Only four of the nation's 41 rail systems required to implement lifesaving technology to prevent train accidents met Monday's deadline, according to the Department of Transportation. The others -- including Amtrak -- have...
U.S. Senate confirms six nominees to railroad-important federal agencies, including three to RRB
(Source: Railway Age, January 2, 2019) NEW YORK — In a surprise move, the U.S. Senate confirmed six nominees to railroad-important federal agencies on January 2, 2019, including three to the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. It was an unexpected move given the...
UP employee killed in western Kansas
(Source: Associated Press, December 31, 2018) OAKLEY, Kan. — Union Pacific Railroad says an employee died in a “train-related incident” in western Kansas. The employee’s name was not released and no other details were available. Full story: Hutchinson News
Judge tosses challenge to private train service between South Florida and Orlando
(Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2018) ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to private passenger train service between South Florida and Orlando brought by a county along Florida's Treasure Coast. Full story: www.clickorlando.com
In victory lap by rail, Gov. Malloy travels Massachusetts to hear praise for Hartford Line
(Source: Hartford Courant, December 27, 2018) NEW HAVEN, Conn. — With less than two weeks remaining in office, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy took a victory lap by rail Thursday, traveling to Massachusetts to hear praise for his role in boosting train service between New Haven...
Gov. Malloy: Amtrak should add more cars to new Connecticut routes
(Source: Northeast Public Radio, December 26, 2018) HARTFORD, Conn. — Outgoing Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has acknowledged that there have been some capacity problems on a newly-established rail line. Full story: www.nepr.net
BNSF completes double-track project in Washington to finish 2018 capex spending
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, December 27, 2018) NEW YORK — BNSF Railway’s engineering department said it placed nearly five miles of new double-track in to service between Washougal and Mt. Pleasant, Washington on the Fallbridge Subdivision last week. That...
1,200 Unifor union members ratify four-year contract with CP Rail
(Source: Canadian Press, December 27, 2018) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says Unifor members have ratified a four-year labor agreement covering about 1,200 employees responsible for maintaining rail cars and locomotives. Full story: www.cbc.ca
Oil sands rebound in 2019 hinges on rail, output cuts, pipeline
(Source: Bloomberg, December 27, 2018) NEW YORK — The Canadian oil industry could be in for another turbulent year in 2019, depending on how some pivotal events pan out. Government-mandated production cuts and the potential startup of a key crude pipeline are among...
