October 28, 2021 | Headlines, NS, UP
(Source: Argus Media, October 27, 2021) NEW YORK — U.S. railroads Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) are asking a federal court to bar union employees from striking or calling out sick in response to the carriers’ vaccine mandates. Full story: Argus...
October 28, 2021 | Headlines, NS
(Source: Trains Magazine, October 27, 2021) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern CEO Jim Squires warned today that the railroad’s train crew shortages may be exacerbated by the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate that takes effect on December 8. Full story: Trains...
October 28, 2021 | Accident, Amtrak, Headlines, Legislation
(Source: Associated Press, October 27, 2021) HELENA, Mont. — Two Democratic members of Congress introduced legislation Wednesday to end an arbitration clause that Amtrak implemented in January 2019 and give customers the right to sue the passenger rail service to...
October 28, 2021 | Headlines, PSR, UP
(Source: Union Pacific press release, October 27, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — The Port of Long Beach (POLB), the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), and Union Pacific Railroad announced today a bold initiative that brings rapid relief from existing port congestion by...
October 28, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: www.mysa.com, October 27, 2021) SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Amtrak has big upgrade plans in store for its Texas Eagle Route, including additional trains from San Antonio to Dallas and a new route from Houston to Dallas. Full story:...
