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Teamsters: DOT succumbs to Big Business, grants petition undermining drivers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, December 30, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
DOT: Most U.S. rail systems miss PTC deadline
(Source: CNN, January 1, 2019) ATLANTA — Only four of the nation's 41 rail systems required to implement lifesaving technology to prevent train accidents met Monday's deadline, according to the Department of Transportation. The others -- including Amtrak -- have...
U.S. Senate confirms six nominees to railroad-important federal agencies, including three to RRB
(Source: Railway Age, January 2, 2019) NEW YORK — In a surprise move, the U.S. Senate confirmed six nominees to railroad-important federal agencies on January 2, 2019, including three to the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. It was an unexpected move given the...
UP employee killed in western Kansas
(Source: Associated Press, December 31, 2018) OAKLEY, Kan. — Union Pacific Railroad says an employee died in a “train-related incident” in western Kansas. The employee’s name was not released and no other details were available. Full story: Hutchinson News
Judge tosses challenge to private train service between South Florida and Orlando
(Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2018) ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to private passenger train service between South Florida and Orlando brought by a county along Florida's Treasure Coast. Full story: www.clickorlando.com
In victory lap by rail, Gov. Malloy travels Massachusetts to hear praise for Hartford Line
(Source: Hartford Courant, December 27, 2018) NEW HAVEN, Conn. — With less than two weeks remaining in office, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy took a victory lap by rail Thursday, traveling to Massachusetts to hear praise for his role in boosting train service between New Haven...
Gov. Malloy: Amtrak should add more cars to new Connecticut routes
(Source: Northeast Public Radio, December 26, 2018) HARTFORD, Conn. — Outgoing Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has acknowledged that there have been some capacity problems on a newly-established rail line. Full story: www.nepr.net
BNSF completes double-track project in Washington to finish 2018 capex spending
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, December 27, 2018) NEW YORK — BNSF Railway’s engineering department said it placed nearly five miles of new double-track in to service between Washougal and Mt. Pleasant, Washington on the Fallbridge Subdivision last week. That...
1,200 Unifor union members ratify four-year contract with CP Rail
(Source: Canadian Press, December 27, 2018) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says Unifor members have ratified a four-year labor agreement covering about 1,200 employees responsible for maintaining rail cars and locomotives. Full story: www.cbc.ca
Oil sands rebound in 2019 hinges on rail, output cuts, pipeline
(Source: Bloomberg, December 27, 2018) NEW YORK — The Canadian oil industry could be in for another turbulent year in 2019, depending on how some pivotal events pan out. Government-mandated production cuts and the potential startup of a key crude pipeline are among...
CN achieves PTC milestones, applies for two-year extension
(Source: CN press release, December 21, 2018) HOMEWOOD, Ill. — CN said today it has met all Dec. 31, 2018 milestones in its positive train control (PTC) implementation plan and applied on November 7 for a two-year extension to complete deployment and interoperability....
Canada sets new record for crude by rail shipments
(Source: Kallanish Energy, December 28, 2018) CALGARY — Canada set another record in October for rail shipments of crude oil for export, Kallanish Energy reports. The volume transported by rail for export reached more than 10.14 million barrels (Mmbbl), according to...
CN lining up partners to make oilsands bitumen pucks
(Source: Canadian Press, December 27, 2018) CALGARY — Canadian National Railway Co. says it is planning to build a pilot plant worth up to $50 million next year to create pucks made of oilsands bitumen to transport by rail and ships to customers around the world. Full...
FRA provides grants for 11 PTC projects
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 26, 2018) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced late last week it awarded $46.3 million in grants for 11 positive train control (PTC) projects. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Transport Canada calls on railroads to revise work/rest rules
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 26, 2018) Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau has ordered the nation's railroads to revise their work/rest rules for operating employees to ensure they reflect the latest science and fatigue management practices. Full...
AAR reports rail traffic for week ending December 22, 2018
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, December 27, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 22, 2018. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was...
Thief stole tools from BNSF, then got truck stuck on tracks
(Source: Everett Herald, December 24, 2018) MONROE, Wash. — Railroad tracks apparently foiled someone’s plan to make off with stolen property. Full story: www.heraldnet.com
BNSF workers provide a holiday pick-me-up for kids in Wisconsin hospital
(Source: Television station WXOW, December 20, 2018) LaCROSSE, Wisc. — This time of year often brings out the best in people and in this case a group of coworkers from BNSF Railroad, wanting to make a difference. They surprised some kids at Gundersen Health System in...
Norfolk Southern sues Pittsburgh over costs of 2016 landslides
(Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 20, 2018) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Norfolk Southern Railroad sued Pittsburgh, seeking more than $1.1 million in damages and repair costs for two landslides in 2016, one of which buried tracks near Station Square and stalled rail...
Norfolk Southern to pay Virginia over move to Atlanta
(Source: Roanoke Times, December 20, 2018) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. will pay back a state grant given to expand its Norfolk headquarters partly by taking jobs out of Roanoke. Full story: Roanoke Times
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