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In win for BNSF, 9th Circuit says ADA plaintiff bears burden of proof
(Source: Reuters, May 14, 2018) NEW YORK — A federal appeals court on Friday affirmed a jury verdict for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co in a lawsuit by a former engineer with sleep apnea, who accused the company of failing to accommodate his disability under...
PATH tests new passenger screening technology
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 11, 2018) The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) today is conducting a pilot security screening program at the Port Authority Trans-Hudson's (PATH) World Trade Center Station. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Hackers target Danish train service over the weekend
(Source: The Copenhagen Post, May 14, 2018) COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A DDoS cyber attack made buying a ticket tough for Danish rail travellers Sunday night. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming...
NFL Players Association supports Teamster pilots at Flexjet
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 11, 2018) RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio — The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and players of the National Football League (NFL) issued a strong statement of support for the...
Lac-Megantic rail bypass draws mixed reviews from residents
(Source: Global News, May 11, 2018) MONTREAL — Ottawa and Quebec are splitting the bill for new railway tracks around Lac-Megantic, but not everyone is happy. Full story: www.globalnews.ca
Montana Rail Link wants to double track lines through Missoula
(Source: The Missoulian, May 13, 2018) MISSOULA, Mont. — Adding an extended siding across the overpass at East Missoula is another step on Montana Rail Link’s plan to improve the flow of freight trains through its Missoula yard. Full story: The Missoulian
Two trains collide on CSX property in Newport News
(Source: WTHI-TV, May 14, 2018) TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A CSX train derailed after colliding with a coal train in the 400 block of South Avenue in Newport News. No injuries have been reported, according to officials, and the crash happened on the property of CSX around 6...
Coal collapsing faster under Trump; Wind, solar, gas all benefit
(Source: Forbes, May 9, 2018) NEW YORK — More coal plants are now projected to retire more quickly than experts thought a year ago, according to energy-industry analysts who gathered in Chicago Tuesday. Three alternative energy sources—wind, solar and natural gas—are...
Congress asked to make Golden Spike site a national historical park
(Source: Deseret News, May 10, 2018) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Several members of Utah's congressional delegation are asking their colleagues to designate the Golden Spike National Historic Site as a national historical park through legislation introduced Thursday. Full...
UP declares Q2 2018 dividend
(Source: Union Pacific press release, May 10, 2018) OMAHA, Neb. — The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of 73 cents per share on the company’s common stock, payable June 29, 2018, to shareholders of record May 31, 2018....
