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Amtrak revamps cars in West Quincy

(Source: Television station KHQA, December 18, 2019) WEST QUINCY — Some local Amtrak train cars, ranging from 30 to 40 years old, are getting a makeover. The project has provided a dozen local residents with work this holiday season. Full story: www.khqa.com

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Rail traffic needs a holiday miracle

(Source: Railway Age, December 18, 2019) NEW YORK — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended Dec. 14, 2019, and, for this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 520,589 carloads and intermodal units, down 8.5%...

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BLET News

In the line of duty: Mark W. Cain and Arthur L.

BLET Division 203 (Jackson, Miss.) members Mark Cain and Arthur “Buddy” Irby were killed on July 10, 2005, when their CN/IC locomotives collided head-on in Anding, Miss.

BLET seeks human factors input on rule violations

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen is asking its members to participate in a voluntary program that will gather data to help eliminate the root causes of common railroad rule violations.

Inspector General’s report on Amtrak flawed

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen is supporting the National Association of Railroad Passenger’s opinion in regards to Department of Transportation Inspector General Kenneth Mead’s recent report.

Amtrak battle not finished

The House vote on Amtrak last week was not the end of the battle for the future of the rail carrier. The BLET and other members of the Amtrak Action Alliance are still working to obtain full funding for Amtrak.

Hahs: Increase funding for rail security training

On behalf of the 55,000 men and women of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, I extend condolences to the families and victims of the tragic July 7 terrorist bombings in London.

DOL extends LM-30 deadline

The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the filing date for 2004 LM-30 reports from July 15 to August 15, 2005.

BLET disputes Mineta remarks

The statement issued by U.S. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta on July 5 regarding Amtrak and the Alaska Railroad is pure bunk.

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Essay Contest

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Essay Contest will award scholarships annually to 50 students. The completed application and essay must be received by the Scholarship Fund office no later than September 30, 2005.

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