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Hoffa pledges solidarity with UAW during speech at union’s convention
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 12, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today addressed the 1,100 delegates at the United Auto Workers (UAW) 37th Constitutional Convention at...
Once an icon of Detroit decay, historic train station has a new owner: Ford
(Source: National Public Radio, June 11, 2018) DETROIT — A long-shuttered rail depot that had become a symbol of Detroit's decline will now be part of its resurgence. The building's new owner will be Ford Motor Company, an automaker with a story that is inseparable...
DOT tests Hartford Line schedule without incident
(Source: Meriden Record-Journal, June 11, 2018) WALLINGFORD, Conn. — The state Department of Transportation has begun running “test trains” in preparation of the new Hartford Line rail service, scheduled to begin Saturday. Full story: www.myrecordjournal.com
CN must reopen vital Thunder Bay bridge to cars, Ontario’s top court rules
(Source: Canadian Press, June 11, 2018) TORONTO — One of the country’s foremost railway companies will have to ensure cars can use a bridge in Thunder Bay, Ont., under terms of an agreement signed more than a century ago, Ontario’s top court ruled on Monday. Full...
Signatures submitted to Congressional representatives to save Amtrak ticket agent job
(Source: Marshall News Messenger, June 12, 2018) MARSHALL, Texas — More than 500 signatures were put in the hands of representatives, representing federal and state elected officials, Monday, in efforts to help save the job of Marshall Amtrak station’s customer...
$19 million verdict against BNSF stands
(Source: Legal News Line, June 11, 2018) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed a jury verdict in a case against BNSF Railway Co. over the alleged wrongful death of a Missouri man. Full story: Legal News Line
CN ramping up capacity
(Source: Railway Age, June 11, 2018) NEW YORK — CN is investing C$400 million in new capacity this year, primarily in western Canada and the Edmonton-Chicago corridor. Projects currently in progress include 60 miles of double track, 11 new sidings or siding...
FRA says rail industry is meeting safer tank car standard
(Source: Wisconsin Public Radio, June 11, 2018) MADISON, Wisc. — Three years ago, the federal government rolled out new safety standards for trains amid a growing number of oil shipments and derailments. Now, railroad companies are using safer tank cars to carry...
Was it a washout? NTSB releases preliminary CSX derailment report
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, June 11, 2018) NEW YORK — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report on the May 19, 2018, derailment of a CSX train near Alexandria, Va. While a probable cause was not determined, based on the...
RRB issues statements of service (Form BA-6)
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, May 23, 2018) CHICAGO — Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a “Certificate of Service Months and Compensation” (Form BA-6) for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in...
