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BLET members vote to ratify new national freight rail contract
BLET members, by a 70 percent majority of those voting, approved the five-year agreement that addresses rates of pay and other issues for more than 12,000 BLET members.
One day left to vote for the BLET Tentative National Agreement
Tomorrow is the deadline for voting on the BLET’s Tentative National agreement. Submit your ballot on or before 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, December 30. Need a replacement ballot? Call the BLET National Division’s automated voice mail line to have one emailed to you:...
Tentative National Agreement: It’s easy to vote
Did you know voting on the BLET’s tentative national contract is a fast and simple process? It takes just a few minutes to scan the QR code on your ballot and vote with your smart phone. Make your voice heard today! Deadline: Submit your ballot on or before 11:00 a.m....
FRA issues safety advisory for rail workers after fatalities at passive grade crossings
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a safety advisory (SA 2025-02) on December 10 to emphasize the importance of determining that the “track is clear” prior to shoving or pushing movements across highway-rail grade crossings equipped only with flashing...
Tentative National Agreement: Have you voted yet? There’s still time to request a replacement ballot ahead of December 30 deadline
Voting is ongoing in the BLET’s tentative national agreement with freight railroads represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee. If you have not voted yet, there is still time to cast your ballot ahead of the December 30 deadline. Additionally, if you...
FRA cracks down on the cross-border train operations thanks to outreach from BLET
On Friday, December 19, on an issue of great importance to BLET members and following direct outreach from BLET National President Mark Wallace, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is cracking down on...
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Associated Press: BLET, BMWED oppose UP-NS merger
“This proposed monopoly will end up costing businesses more and those costs will be passed on to consumers,” BLET National President Mark Wallace said.
UP, NS shareholders support $85 billion merger
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still approve it before the deal can be completed.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal accident involving BLET member working as a BNSF conductor
The worker killed was identified as 52-year-old Daniel Peterson of Billings, Mont., a member of BLET Division 232 (Laurel, Montana).
CN reports Q3 2025 results
CN reported that its net income was C$1,139 million in Q3 2025, an increase of C$54 million, or 5%.
CPCK reports Q3 2025 results
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced its third-quarter results, including revenues of $3.7 billion.
BNSF reports Q3 2025 results
The railway’s operating ratio was 64.1%, a 1-point improvement over a year ago.
Union Pacific reports Q3 2025 results
Union Pacific Corporation reported 2025 third quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $3.01 per diluted share. Results include merger costs of $41 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.
Norfolk Southern reports Q3 2025 results
For the quarter, revenue was $3.1 billion, income from railway operations was $1.1 billion, operating ratio was 64.6%, and diluted earnings per share were $3.16.
CSX reports Q3 2025 results
CSX Corp. announced third quarter operating income of $1.09 billion and net earnings of $694 million, or $0.37 per share. In the third quarter of 2024, the company reported operating income of $1.35 billion and net earnings of $894 million, or $0.46 per share.
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