October 19, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, September 30, 2021) CHICAGO — In addition to the retirement annuities payable to railroad employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act, also provides annuities for some spouses of retired...
October 19, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Sacramento Bee, October 18, 2021) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Train service will resume on Monday between Sacramento and Bakersfield after a 19-month COVID-related suspension. Full story: Sacramento Bee
October 19, 2021 | CN, CP, Headlines
(Source: Railway Age, October 15, 2021) NEW YORK — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) reports that its investigation following the June 30, 2021 fire that destroyed the town of Lytton, B.C “has not revealed any evidence to link railway operations to the...
October 19, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: San Diego Union Tribune, October 17, 2021) SAN DIEGO, Calif. — About 25 rail workers and union representatives gathered Saturday in San Diego. They want to see the federal government beef up safety and security measures for rail and transit workers, giving...
October 19, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: Fox 5 San Diego, October 16, 2021) SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Amtrak workers rallied outside the Santa Fe station in Downtown San Diego Saturday morning, demanding the federal government give employees more protection and safety while on the rails. Full story: Fox 5...
