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BNSF compensation memo sparks controversy
(Source: Sandpoint Reader, May 24, 2018) SANDPOINT, Idaho — Union leaders and conservation activists are protesting a leaked internal BNSF Railway memo offering compensation to employees who turned out at a Wednesday public meeting in support of the second Lake Pend...
Amtrak cuts cause concern about future of passenger rail in Cincinnati
(Source: The Enquirer, May 28, 2018) CINCINNATI, Ohio — The planned closure of Amtrak's ticket office at Union Terminal has caused more concern than you'd expect for an office with just two employees. Local leaders fear it could hurt Cincinnati's chances at better...
DHS announces anti-terrorism grant opportunities
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 24, 2018) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week announced the availability of $1.6 billion in grant funding for programs used to help prevent acts of terrorism. The grant programs provide funding to several...
Emails shed new light on Pruitt’s Nebraska trip
(Source: Lincoln Journal Star, May 27, 2018) LINCOLN, Neb. — Hours after Scott Pruitt met with state officials in a closed-door meeting at the Governor’s Mansion, the Environmental Protection Agency chief also met privately with railroad executives in Omaha, emails...
Opinion: Freight operators winning railroad battle with Amtrak
(Source: Connecticut Post opinion column by Jim Cameron, May 28, 2018) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — We are all familiar with Amtrak’s local operations in the Northeast: The sleek Acela zooming along to Boston at up to 145 mph and the slower, traditional trains making local...
BNSF says it’s on track for PTC installation
(Source: Associated Press, May 28, 2018) MINNEAPOLIS — BNSF Railway is one of the first railroads to fully implement new safety technology that will be required by federal regulators by the end of the year, a company spokeswoman said. Full story: Wichita Eagle
CSX hires consultant to conduct safety assessment
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 29, 2018) CSX Corp. has selected global consulting firm DEKRA Inc. to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Class I's safety performance. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Via Rail cancels some services after TCRC gives strike notice
(Source: Canadian Press, May 28, 2018) MONTREAL — Via Rail Canada has cancelled some service in Northern Ontario because of a strike notice given to Canadian Pacific Railway by its unions. Full story: www.thestar.com
CP Rail winding down service as countdown to strike is on
(Source: Canadian Press, May 29, 2018) MONTREAL — The countdown to another Canadian railway strike is on. Canadian Pacific Railway workers are set to strike Tuesday night, potentially forcing the railroad to shut down its freight service and leaving commuters with the...
Unions issue strike notice, says CP Rail “refusing to negotiate seriously”
(Source: Canadian Press, May 26, 2018) LAVAL, Que. — The unions representing train operators and signaling workers at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. have served the company with notice of a strike action. Full story: www.globlanews.ca
