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Class I railroads embrace PSR to mixed results in 2019

(Source: Supply Chain Dive, December 29, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In 2019, almost every Class I railroad transitioned to its own version of precision-scheduled railroading (PSR) — an operating strategy coined by the late CSX CEO Hunter Harrison. The hallmarks of PSR...

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NTSB to add new members Graham, Chapman

(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 3, 2020) The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will add two members this weekend, bringing the board to its full complement of five members for the first time since February 2019. Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman...

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Will Virgin Trains expand to Jacksonville?

(Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal, January 3, 2020) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As Michael Cegelis speaks at a recent Central Florida Transportation Planning Group meeting, the crowd inside the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority boardroom quietly listens. Full story:...

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Mobile to delay decision on commitment to Amtrak

(Source: www.al.com, December 30, 2019) MOBILE, Ala. — The Mobile City Council will likely postpone Tuesday a crucial vote that could determine the future of passenger rail service returning to the city. The delay comes after council members learned late last week...

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BLET News

Finamore new CSXT-North Lines General Chairman

R.A. “Rick” Finamore of BLET Division 757 (New Castle, Pa.) was elected General Chairman of the CSX Transportation-Northern Lines General Committee of Adjustment at meetings held in Jacksonville, Fla., from September 26-28.

BNSF General Committee (Santa Fe) elects officers

In meetings now concluded here, the delegates to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe General Committee of Adjustment (former Santa Fe) have re-elected current General Chairman Pat Williams to serve another three-year term. Mark Banton was re-elected as First Vice-Chairman.

Raffle to benefit family of G.Y. Bailey

BLET Divisions in the Houston area are sponsoring a raffle to benefit the family of Brother G.Y. (Greg) Bailey, who lost his life in a head on collision of two Union Pacific trains in Shepard, Texas on September 15.

U.S. Senate considers rail security

The U.S. Senate is currently considering a bill that seeks to improve the security of America’s freight and passenger rail transportation system.

Important information about UnitedHealthcare coverage

On January 1, 2006, Medicare’s new prescription drug coverage will go into effect. As a result, your current plan, GA-23111 Plan D will no longer provide you with a prescription drug benefit as of that date. Only the prescription drug benefit will be discontinued from your plan; all other health benefits will remain unchanged.

BLET members urged to act on Amtrak bill

BLET members are urged to contact their U.S. Senators and ask them to support S. 1516, a bill that would provide long-term funding for Amtrak.

Arkansas accident raises safety concerns

Hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes in Texarkana, Ark., after an explosive railroad accident on October 15. A Union Pacific rail car carrying a tank of highly flammable propylene gas exploded after colliding with another train.

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