September 28, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Greater Greater Washington, September 27, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starting Monday, Amtrak passengers can travel directly between downtown D.C. and downtown Richmond thanks to a multibillion-dollar expansion of the rail system. A new rail bridge over the...
September 28, 2021 | Headlines, Historic/Steam
(Source: www.cnet.com, September 25, 2021) GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Under the sprawling train sheds of the National Railroad Museum you’ll find over 100 years of railway history, from steam engines to high-speed diesel-electrics and from classic dining cars to...
September 28, 2021 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters updates the news section of its website each day with the latest regarding the Teamsters, domestic and global labor and trade issues, state and living wage battles, social justice, the War on Workers, and many other important...
September 28, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, September 2, 2021) CHICAGO — Railroad retirement benefits are based on months of service and earnings credits. Earnings are creditable, up to certain annual maximums, on the amount of compensation subject to railroad...
September 28, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Associated Press, September 25, 2021) JOPLIN, Montana — At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities...
