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CSX announces deal to sell rail line between Pensacola and Jacksonville
(Source: Pensacola News Journal, November 15, 2018) PENSACOLA, Fla. — Railroad giant CSX plans to sell 373 miles of track between Pensacola and Jacksonville to Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad, a subsidiary of Boca Raton-based Rail USA. Full story: Pensacola News...
One of Wyoming’s largest coal firms considers sale, boosts executive pay
(Source: Casper Star-Tribune, November 13, 2018) CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s third largest coal producer, Cloud Peak Energy, may sell, a fracture in Wyoming coal’s newfound stability after years of layoffs and bankruptcies. Full story: Casper Star-Tribune
Teamsters, retirees return to Capitol Hill to push for pension reform
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 14, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamster retirees and workers are back on Capitol Hill this week, and they are more motivated than ever. Congress faces a Nov. 30 deadline to come up with a pension...
House rail subcommittee’s Denham ousted in reelection bid
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 14, 2018) U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), a longtime critic of California's high-speed rail project, was defeated for re-election to a fifth term in Congress by first-time candidate Josh Harder, the Associated Press and...
Switch problems caused delays up to more than an hour on Metra’s BNSF line
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 13, 2018) CHICAGO — Riders on Metra’s BNSF line were dealing with long delays Tuesday morning because of switching problems, the transit agency said on its website. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Blumenthal urges Amtrak to address overcrowding on Hartford, Shore Line East lines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 13, 2018) U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) late last week asked Amtrak to address overcrowding issues along the Hartford and Shore Line East commuter-rail lines. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Amtrak OIG says railroad can cut up to $6.4 million in costs
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, November 13, 2018) NEW YORK — Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit, released Nov. 9, states that the passenger railroad service is capable of reducing the cost of service and inspection activities by adjusting workloads...
Teamsters Local 340 members at Shaw’s Trucking ratify first contract
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 10, 2018) SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Teamster drivers and mechanics at Shaw’s Distribution Center in Wells, Maine, overwhelmingly ratified their first contract on October 24. The 79 members work for...
Fixing Chicago’s freight rail congestion
(Source: Smart Cities Dive, November 12, 2018) CHICAGO — As goods and raw materials make their way to all parts of the country, there's a significant possibility they'll pass through Chicago, a main transportation hub for all of North America and the busiest rail hub...
NJ Transit train service resumes after tugboat strikes Portal Bridge
(Source: www.nj.com, November 13, 2018) NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Transit train service in and out of New York Penn Station has resumed Tuesday afternoon after a tugboat struck the Portal Bridge, the 108-year-old span that all trains headed between Newark and New York...
North Dakota regulators weigh input on oil conditioning rules
(Source: Grand Forks Herald, November 13, 2018) BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota oil industry leaders spoke in favor Tuesday, Nov. 13, of changing the state’s oil conditioning regulations while an environmental group argued for more stringent rules. The North Dakota...
CSX finds a buyer for Florida panhandle route
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 12, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shortline holding company RailUSA will acquire nearly 375 miles of CSX Transportation main line across the Florida Panhandle. The Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad will acquire 373 miles of CSX routes,...
MTA Chairman Lhota resigns
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 12, 2018) Joseph Lhota has resigned as chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA), New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced late last week. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Oswego and Yorkville may hire lobbyist to help bring Metra service to Kendall County
(Source: The Beacon-News, November 12, 2018) CHICAGO — Oswego and Yorkville may hire a Chicago-based lobbying firm to help secure state funding to extend Metra's commuter rail service on the BNSF Railway beyond Aurora into Kendall County. Full story: Chicago...
Teamsters ratify agreement with American Red Cross
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 9, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new national addendum has been approved by Teamster members working at American Red Cross, with over 91 percent voting to ratify. The three-year agreement was the...
Legislators want NJ Transit to give refunds for break downs
(Source: www.nj.com, November 9, 2018) NEWARK, N.J. — When an NJ Transit train breaks down and strands commuters for an hour or more, two Republican legislators want riders to get a refund for the inconvenience. Full story: www.nj.com
UPS Freight Teamsters ratify company’s final contract offer
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 11, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers at UPS Freight represented by the Teamsters Union have ratified a new five-year agreement that was the company’s last, best and final offer, averting a...
GAO: DOT should evaluate grade crossing safety program
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 12, 2018) Two U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) agencies should evaluate whether a federal program that helps fund grade-crossing improvements gives states enough flexibility to address their own safety problems,...
Second iron ore train derails in Australia
(Source: Reuters, November 11, 2018) MELBOURNE — An empty iron ore train has derailed in Western Australia after poor weather eroded part of the track, operator Mineral Resources Ltd said on Monday, just a week after the derailing of a runaway ore train in the state’s...
Australia’s BHP restarts ore trains after runaway train wreckage cleared, but questions remain after derailment
(Source: The West Australian, November 11, 2018) OSBORNE PARK — BHP says it has resumed rail operations between its Pilbara iron ore mines and Port Hedland after the company had to derail a runaway train that severed the critical transport link last week. A company...
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