Rail Industry News
CSX Santa Train to make 69th annual run this weekend
(Source: CSX press release, November 15, 2011) KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Burgeoning superstars Keifer and Shawna Thompson of the country music duo Thompson Square will join Santa Claus and volunteers from CSX, Food City, Kids Wish Network and the Kingsport (Tenn.) Area...
Mexican President meets with members of KCS Board of Directors
(Source: ISRIA, November 16, 2011) Mexican President Felipe Calderón received members of the Kansas City Southern Board of Directors, led by their CEO Michael R. Haverty at the official Los Pinos residence. Full story: www.isria.com
Mexican President meets with members of KCS Board of Directors
(Source: ISRIA, November 16, 2011) Mexican President Felipe Calderón received members of the Kansas City Southern Board of Directors, led by their CEO Michael R. Haverty at the official Los Pinos residence. Full story: www.isria.com
Railroads reach tentative agreements with three unions
(Associated Press, November 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation's major freight railroads have made progress in resolving a protracted labor dispute with unions that had been threatening to strike. The railroads say they have reached tentative collective...
Railroads reach tentative agreements with three unions
(Associated Press, November 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation's major freight railroads have made progress in resolving a protracted labor dispute with unions that had been threatening to strike. The railroads say they have reached tentative collective...
Budget deal eliminates funds for high-speed rail
(Source: USA Today, November 16, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional negotiators have agreed to eliminate funding for high-speed rail in the current fiscal year. Although there will be no new money to develop high-speed rail, Amtrak will receive $1.4 billion, with...
Budget deal eliminates funds for high-speed rail
(Source: USA Today, November 16, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional negotiators have agreed to eliminate funding for high-speed rail in the current fiscal year. Although there will be no new money to develop high-speed rail, Amtrak will receive $1.4 billion, with...
Congress spares Amtrak routes
(Source: Bloomberg News, November 16, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate and House appropriators agreed to continue financial support for Amtrak routes receiving state subsidies after the House earlier this year voted to eliminate the money. The funding was included in...
Congress spares Amtrak routes
(Source: Bloomberg News, November 16, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate and House appropriators agreed to continue financial support for Amtrak routes receiving state subsidies after the House earlier this year voted to eliminate the money. The funding was included in...
Volunteers needed to pack CSX Santa Train
(Source: Kingsport Times News, November 14, 2011) KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Santa Train preparations kick into high gear Wednesday as members of the public are given the chance to help mix and pack the more than 15 tons of toys, foodstuffs and other gifts that will be...
Volunteers needed to pack CSX Santa Train
(Source: Kingsport Times News, November 14, 2011) KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Santa Train preparations kick into high gear Wednesday as members of the public are given the chance to help mix and pack the more than 15 tons of toys, foodstuffs and other gifts that will be...
STB to implement ‘grant stamp’ procedure for certain decisions
(Source: U.S. Surface Transportation Board press release, November 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal Surface Transportation Board announced today that, beginning December 15, 2011, the Board will implement a "grant stamp" procedure for certain routine,...
STB to implement ‘grant stamp’ procedure for certain decisions
(Source: U.S. Surface Transportation Board press release, November 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal Surface Transportation Board announced today that, beginning December 15, 2011, the Board will implement a "grant stamp" procedure for certain routine,...
Amtrak: NE Corridor rider market keeps growing
(Source: Railway Age, November 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railway Age reports that Amtrak now holds 73% of the combined New York-Washington air-rail travel market. That's according to Drew Galloway, Amtrak assistant vice president for Northeast Corridor...
Amtrak: NE Corridor rider market keeps growing
(Source: Railway Age, November 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railway Age reports that Amtrak now holds 73% of the combined New York-Washington air-rail travel market. That's according to Drew Galloway, Amtrak assistant vice president for Northeast Corridor...
New York transit agency, TWU start negotiations
(Source: Associated Press, November 15, 2011) NEW YORK — The nation's largest transit agency starts contract talks with 34,000 members of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 on Tuesday, trying to find common ground following years of budget cuts and rising operating...
New York transit agency, TWU start negotiations
(Source: Associated Press, November 15, 2011) NEW YORK — The nation's largest transit agency starts contract talks with 34,000 members of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 on Tuesday, trying to find common ground following years of budget cuts and rising operating...
Metra passenger accused of spraying dog repellent in conductor’s face
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 15, 2011) CHICAGO — A Metra passenger who was questioned Monday about not having a ticket sprayed dog repellent in a conductor's face as she tried to leave the train in Wheaton, according to the Chicago Tribune. Full story: Chicago...
Metra passenger accused of spraying dog repellent in conductor’s face
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 15, 2011) CHICAGO — A Metra passenger who was questioned Monday about not having a ticket sprayed dog repellent in a conductor's face as she tried to leave the train in Wheaton, according to the Chicago Tribune. Full story: Chicago...
Opinion: California high-speed rail is needed, and new plan is practical
(Source: San Jose Mercury News, November 14, 2011) SAN JOSE, Calif. — High-speed rail is the best way to meet California's growing infrastructure demands — rather than betting on a future of more freeways and runways. Full story: San Jose Mercury News
BLET News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
