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NJ Transit in crisis, needs strategic plan: audit
(Source: Reuters, October 9, 2018) NEWARK, N.J. — An audit of New Jersey Transit released on Tuesday found that operations at the state's passenger rail system were "inefficient" and "unsustainable," and recommended that the state urgently implement strategic...
FRA to complete Hudson tunnel project’s EIS by early 2019
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 9, 2018) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is in the "final chapters" of completing a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed replacement of Amtrak's Hudson River tunnels, FRA Administrator Ronald...
Contracting of work key issue as Unifor begins bargaining with CN Rail
(Source: Canadian Press, October 5, 2018) MONTREAL — The union representing CN Rail mechanics and electricians says benefits and the contracting out of repair and overhaul work are key issues as negotiations begin on a new collective agreement. Full story: Financial...
Amtrak layoffs, service cuts would dismantle rail system, protesting workers say
(Source: www.amny.com, October 9, 2018) NEW YORK — Amtrak workers rallied outside of Penn Station against what they fear will be a systematic dismantling of service quality and loss of thousands of middle-class jobs at the railroad. Amtrak president and CEO Richard...
Officials mulling bullet train between Portland, Vancouver
(Source: Associated Press, October 8, 2018) PORTLAND, Ore. — Officials in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia are in the very early stages of planning a bullet train that could travel between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, British Columbia, in about two hours....
LA/Long Beach port drivers and warehouse workers launch strike
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 1, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Port truck drivers and warehouse workers launched a major strike today at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. The workers are at the gateway of the U.S....
Nine railroads may not qualify for PTC extension, FRA says
(Source: Transport Topics, October 3, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nine railroads have demonstrated little progress with installing an automatic braking system, jeopardizing their chances to qualify for a Dec. 31 deadline extension to implement the system, the country’s...
CP Rail issues preliminary Q3 2018 financial results
(Source: Canadian Pacific press release, October 4, 2018) CALGARY, Alberta — As part of its 2018 Investor Day, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today reported preliminary third-quarter results, updated its 2018 guidance and unveiled the next phase of its long-term...
Without mentioning it by name, KCS CEO questions long-term benefit of precision railroading
(Source: Freight Waves, October 4, 2018) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In the rush to precision railroading, the president and CEO of the smallest if the class 1 railroads suggested that the industry may have lost some of its long-term focus. Full story: Freight Waves
CSX sues NS and short line railroad, alleging monopoly at Va.’s biggest port terminal
(Source: Virginian-Pilot, October 8, 2018) NORFOLK, Va. — CSX Transportation Inc. is suing Norfolk Southern Railway and the Chesapeake-based Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad, alleging that they have conspired to create a monopoly at Norfolk International...
