May 13, 2020 | Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 12, 2020) The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) yesterday issued a ruling that preempts Washington State’s crude-by-rail law, allowing for the transport of crude by rail nationwide. Full...
May 13, 2020 | CP, Headlines, Teamsters Canada
(Source: Calgary Sun, May 12, 2020) CALGARY — Brake tests that gave the green light to a CP Rail freight train that derailed and killed three Calgarians last year near Field, B.C., were deficient, say federal inspectors. Full story: Calgary Sun
May 12, 2020 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, May 11, 2020) CHICAGO — The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, recently signed into law by President Trump, authorized extended unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for railroad workers...
May 12, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: WHYY, May 11, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — Planned improvements to SEPTA Key and other transit infrastructure could be put on hold due to an expected delay in state funding. Full story: www.whyy.org
May 12, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Boston.com, May 11, 2020) BOSTON — Within a few months, the coronavirus has turned an “exciting” time for the MBTA into “a period of great, great uncertainty.” according to Steve Poftak, the agency’s general manager. Full story:...
