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Latest FRA safety advisory addresses bridge worker protections
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, December 2, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Safety Advisory to remind railroads, contractors and railroad bridge workers of safety practices intended to prevent...
Latest FRA safety advisory addresses bridge worker protections
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, December 2, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Safety Advisory to remind railroads, contractors and railroad bridge workers of safety practices intended to prevent...
Metra proposes changes on UP North and West schedules
(Source: Chicago Tribune, December 5, 2011) CHICAGO — Metra is seeking comments from riders about schedule changes that it is proposing to two of its lines. Metra said the "adjustments" are being proposed for the Union Pacific North and Union Pacific West lines so...
Metra proposes changes on UP North and West schedules
(Source: Chicago Tribune, December 5, 2011) CHICAGO — Metra is seeking comments from riders about schedule changes that it is proposing to two of its lines. Metra said the "adjustments" are being proposed for the Union Pacific North and Union Pacific West lines so...
California man uses blow torch in bid to steal railroad tracks
(Source: CBS News, December 2, 2011) MODESTO, Calif. — California authorities say they arrested a man who was using a blow torch on top of some railroad tracks in Modesto, Calif., in an apparent attempt to steal the tracks. Full story: www.cbsnews.com
California man uses blow torch in bid to steal railroad tracks
(Source: CBS News, December 2, 2011) MODESTO, Calif. — California authorities say they arrested a man who was using a blow torch on top of some railroad tracks in Modesto, Calif., in an apparent attempt to steal the tracks. Full story: www.cbsnews.com
One killed in shoot out on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle
(Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 5, 2011) DALLAS — One person was killed and a bystander and a plainclothes Dallas narcotics officer were wounded in a shooting Monday afternoon aboard the Texas Eagle at Union Station in downtown Dallas. Full story: Fort...
One killed in shoot out on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle
(Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 5, 2011) DALLAS — One person was killed and a bystander and a plainclothes Dallas narcotics officer were wounded in a shooting Monday afternoon aboard the Texas Eagle at Union Station in downtown Dallas. Full story: Fort...
Job opportunities on nation’s railroads
(Source: Great Falls Tribune, December 4, 2011) GREAT FALLS, Mont. — While some industries remain in layoff mode and many others are wary of hiring, the nation's railroads are waving their want ads and hosting job fairs. Job candidates are lining up in droves. Full...
Job opportunities on nation’s railroads
(Source: Great Falls Tribune, December 4, 2011) GREAT FALLS, Mont. — While some industries remain in layoff mode and many others are wary of hiring, the nation's railroads are waving their want ads and hosting job fairs. Job candidates are lining up in droves. Full...
House Democrats introduce ‘Buy America’ bill for transportation, infrastructure
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 5, 2011) Late last week, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and other House Democrats introduced the “Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011,” a bill they...
House Democrats introduce ‘Buy America’ bill for transportation, infrastructure
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 5, 2011) Late last week, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and other House Democrats introduced the “Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011,” a bill they...
Fast trains from Detroit to Chicago coming in 3-4 years
(Source: Detroit Free Press, December 6, 2011) DETROIT — By 2015-16, Amtrak expects to have new locomotives, new cars, smoother tracks, better signaling and -- state officials hope -- on-time service on the Wolverine. That's great news for the roughly half-million...
Fast trains from Detroit to Chicago coming in 3-4 years
(Source: Detroit Free Press, December 6, 2011) DETROIT — By 2015-16, Amtrak expects to have new locomotives, new cars, smoother tracks, better signaling and -- state officials hope -- on-time service on the Wolverine. That's great news for the roughly half-million...
Amtrak may layoff some non-union workers
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, December 2, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak may lay off non-union workers to cut costs and increase funding to such projects as an upgraded reservations system, a spokesman said. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Amtrak may layoff some non-union workers
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, December 2, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak may lay off non-union workers to cut costs and increase funding to such projects as an upgraded reservations system, a spokesman said. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Final RRB Informational Conference of 2011 is tomorrow
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board will hold free informational conferences for elected officers of all railroad labor unions throughout 2011. Registration for each informational conference begins at 8 a.m. The programs begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30...
Final RRB Informational Conference of 2011 is tomorrow
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board will hold free informational conferences for elected officers of all railroad labor unions throughout 2011. Registration for each informational conference begins at 8 a.m. The programs begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30...
Va. advocates push another Amtrak extension
(Source: Railway Age, November 30, 2011) NEW YORK — Buoyed by recent state-supported extensions of Amtrak service that have proven popular, state rail advocates are clamoring for Amtrak service to be extended to Virginia’s southwestern reaches, including Roanoke, Va.,...
Va. advocates push another Amtrak extension
(Source: Railway Age, November 30, 2011) NEW YORK — Buoyed by recent state-supported extensions of Amtrak service that have proven popular, state rail advocates are clamoring for Amtrak service to be extended to Virginia’s southwestern reaches, including Roanoke, Va.,...
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