September 17, 2021 | BNSF, FRA, Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: Bellingham Herald, September 16, 2021) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A week after a federal agency blamed last year’s oil train derailment and fire north of Ferndale on safety lapses and “possible” vandalism, state Sen. Doug Ericksen is renewing his call for...
September 17, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, September 16, 2021) NEWARK, N.J. — Major delays were reported on NJ Transit and Amtrak rail service Thursday night because of downed wires near the Amtrak Portal Bridge, according to the transit agencies. Full story:...
September 17, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Associated Press, September 16, 2021) SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Train service was halted Thursday for the next two weeks as crews shore up unstable ground along cliffside railroad tracks in coastal Southern California. Full story: Associated...
September 17, 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 17, 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...
