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Tasmanian runaway train didn’t respond to remote control, report finds
(Source: The Guardian, November 9, 2018) LONDON — A runaway driverless freight train that derailed in northern Tasmania and injured two people did not respond to remote control commands before rolling away from a loading facility, a report has found. The...
West Virginia Coca-Cola distributor provokes statewide shutdown
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 8, 2018) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) workers in Bluefield, W.Va., shut down state-wide distribution operations yesterday when approximately 28 employees went on a...
BLET’s Jeff Kurtz wins election in Iowa
(Source: The Hawk Eye, November 7, 2018) BURLINGTON, Iowa — Fort Madison Democrat Jeff Kurtz secured a seat representing House District 83 in the Iowa Legislature Tuesday after defeating his Republican opponent. Full story: The Hawk Eye
AAR reports rail traffic for October and week ending November 3, 2018
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 7, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 3, 2018, as well as volumes for October 2018. U.S. railroads...
$600 million bond deal planned in Atlanta would fund new Norfolk Southern HQ
(Source: Virginian Pilot, November 7, 2018) NORFOLK, Va. — Three days after the Atlanta City Council cleared the tracks for Norfolk Southern Corp. to move its headquarters there, the region is moving forward on a bond deal to cover the cost of a $575 million...
Oily residue from leaves delay NJ Transit train
(Source: www.nj.com, November 5, 2018) NEWARK, N.J. — Can a commuter train weighing in at thousands of tons be stopped in its tracks by a bunch of leaves? The answer is yes, but it's not the leaves that are the problem, it's the oily residue left behind when a train...
More than 5,000 people have applied for NJ Transit engineer jobs
(Source: www.nj.com, November 7, 2018) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit does not have enough engineers and it is one of the reasons why trains are continually late. Commuters though may get some relief, although it may not happen soon. More than 5,000 people have applied to...
BHP chief seeks to assure customers after runaway train crash
(Source: Sydney Morning Herald, November 8, 2018) SYDNEY, Australia — The head of mining giant BHP has assured customers it will fulfill its contracts to supply iron ore, despite a dramatic freight train derailment in remote Western Australia disrupting exports of its...
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigates BHP runaway train crash
(Source: Occupational Health & Safety, November 7, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a Nov. 5 incident in Western Australia where a BHP train loaded with iron ore traveled about 55 miles with no personnel on board. Full...
BNSF boosts revenues, lowers operating ratio
(Source: Freight Waves, November 7, 2018) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A decrease in coal volumes did not slow a revenue rise at BNSF Railway Company, which posted a 16% increase in operating revenues in the third quarter compared to Q3 2017. Total revenues in Q3 totaled...
OIG: Amtrak should improve worker background checks
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 7, 2018) In recent years, Amtrak has strengthened its process of checking potential employees' backgrounds prior to hiring, but more improvement is needed, the railroad's Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found. Full...
Freight railroads name new NRLC chairman
(Source: National Railway Labor Conference press release, November 8, 2018) ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Railway Labor Conference today announced the appointment of Mr. Brendan M. Branon as Chairman of the National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC), effective January...
Voters OK transit ballot measures in several states
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 7, 2018) Voters in several U.S. communities yesterday approved various public transit and general transportation initiatives. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Hoffa: Election results are a victory for the concerns of working families
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 7, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa about last night’s election results, where pro-worker candidates – including Teamster members...
Railroad retiree earnings limits to increase in 2019
(Source: Railroad Retirement press release, October 16, 2018) CHICAGO — Railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2019 without having their benefits reduced as a result of increases in earnings limits indexed to average national...
Railroad Retirement benefits will increase in 2019
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, October 16, 2018) CHICAGO — Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, will increase in January 2019 due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2017 to the...
Amtrak Downeaster service to get a boost
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 6, 2018) The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority next week will boost train service along the Amtrak Downeaster service. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Norfolk Southern land sold in Atlanta, paving way for HQ to leave Norfolk
(Source: Television station WAVY, November 6, 2018) ATLANTA, Ga. — After hours of public comment and debate, the Atlanta City Council voted to approve financing for a deal that would help Norfolk Southern relocate from Norfolk. Full story: www.wavy.com
DOT: Highway deaths account for 95 percent of all transportation fatalities in 2017
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, November 1, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Highway crashes claimed the lives of 37,133 people in 2017, accounting for 95 percent of the 38,958 who died in transportation related accidents that year, according to...
CP Rail broke grain, biofuel shipping records in October
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, November 6, 2018) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific has broken all-time records for the shipment of grain, moving 2.64 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products in October. This makes October 2018 CP's...
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