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Hoffa pledges solidarity with UAW during speech at union’s convention
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 12, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today addressed the 1,100 delegates at the United Auto Workers (UAW) 37th Constitutional Convention at...
Once an icon of Detroit decay, historic train station has a new owner: Ford
(Source: National Public Radio, June 11, 2018) DETROIT — A long-shuttered rail depot that had become a symbol of Detroit's decline will now be part of its resurgence. The building's new owner will be Ford Motor Company, an automaker with a story that is inseparable...
DOT tests Hartford Line schedule without incident
(Source: Meriden Record-Journal, June 11, 2018) WALLINGFORD, Conn. — The state Department of Transportation has begun running “test trains” in preparation of the new Hartford Line rail service, scheduled to begin Saturday. Full story: www.myrecordjournal.com
CN must reopen vital Thunder Bay bridge to cars, Ontario’s top court rules
(Source: Canadian Press, June 11, 2018) TORONTO — One of the country’s foremost railway companies will have to ensure cars can use a bridge in Thunder Bay, Ont., under terms of an agreement signed more than a century ago, Ontario’s top court ruled on Monday. Full...
Signatures submitted to Congressional representatives to save Amtrak ticket agent job
(Source: Marshall News Messenger, June 12, 2018) MARSHALL, Texas — More than 500 signatures were put in the hands of representatives, representing federal and state elected officials, Monday, in efforts to help save the job of Marshall Amtrak station’s customer...
$19 million verdict against BNSF stands
(Source: Legal News Line, June 11, 2018) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed a jury verdict in a case against BNSF Railway Co. over the alleged wrongful death of a Missouri man. Full story: Legal News Line
CN ramping up capacity
(Source: Railway Age, June 11, 2018) NEW YORK — CN is investing C$400 million in new capacity this year, primarily in western Canada and the Edmonton-Chicago corridor. Projects currently in progress include 60 miles of double track, 11 new sidings or siding...
FRA says rail industry is meeting safer tank car standard
(Source: Wisconsin Public Radio, June 11, 2018) MADISON, Wisc. — Three years ago, the federal government rolled out new safety standards for trains amid a growing number of oil shipments and derailments. Now, railroad companies are using safer tank cars to carry...
Was it a washout? NTSB releases preliminary CSX derailment report
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, June 11, 2018) NEW YORK — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report on the May 19, 2018, derailment of a CSX train near Alexandria, Va. While a probable cause was not determined, based on the...
RRB issues statements of service (Form BA-6)
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, May 23, 2018) CHICAGO — Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a “Certificate of Service Months and Compensation” (Form BA-6) for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in...
Cruise company Carnival will buy Alaska’s White Pass & Yukon railroad
(Source: Anchorage Daily News, June 8, 2018) ANCHORAGE, Alaska — One of the world's largest cruise companies will soon be an owner of the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad, which stretches nearly 70 miles from Skagway into Canada. Full story: Anchorage Daily News
Opinion: Getting there is half the fun
(Source: Railway Age opinion column by J. Bruce Richardson, June 8, 2018) NEW YORK — Almost 20 years ago, there was a good solution which Amtrak experimented with to make its dining cars on long distance trains perform better financially: It was the 24-hour dining car...
KCS picks up U.S.-Mexico fuel shipper
(Source: Railway Age, June 8, 2018) NEW YORK — Kansas City Southern is expanding its energy-related U.S.-Mexico crossborder service. Rangeland Energy III, LLC announced that operations commenced at its STEPS terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas, on June 4. The refiner...
Crews work to clean up oil spill south of Red Deer after train derailment
(Source: Red Deer Advocate, June 9, 2018) RED DEER, Alberta — Clean up of an oil spill from a train derailment continued a day after the incident that led to one car leaking south of Red Deer. Canadian Pacific Railway Police are leading the investigation. Full story:...
Senators move to press Amtrak to not derail Southwest Chief track funding
(Source: Associated Press, June 9, 2018) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. senators want Congress to press Amtrak not to derail funding for work on New Mexico tracks used by the passenger railroad’s Southwest Chief service between Chicago and Los Angeles. Full story: Santa Fe...
Truck driver indicted over fatal wreck with lawmakers’ train
(Source: Associated Press, June 8, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A garbage-truck driver who drove into the path of a train carrying Republican members of Congress has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence, police in Virginia...
Operation Lifesaver observes International Level Crossing Awareness Day
(Source: Statement by Operation Lifesaver Interim President Wende Corcoran, June 7, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the United States, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) is once again pleased to observe International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on June 7, with this...
No citation for railroad after batteries found buried along BNSF tracks
(Source: La Crosse Tribune, June 8, 2018) GENOA, Wisc. — BNSF Railway will not be penalized for 10 lead acid batteries found buried in the sand next to its tracks along the Mississippi River near Genoa. The batteries, which were likely left behind after the removal of...
NS updates timeline to restore service to mainline east of Asheville, N.C.
(Source: Norfolk Southern service alert, June 7, 2018) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern continues to work to restore service to the mainline east of Asheville, NC following a washout that occurred at the end of May. Due to the extensive work that is required to repair...
Another group of residents seek to sue CP Rail for $5 million over Lac-Megantic disaster
(Source: Canadian Press, June 8, 2018) MONTREAL — A group of 49 people and businesses are seeking authorization to sue for economic and moral damages worth upwards of $5 million relating to the Lac-Megantic rail tragedy in 2013. Full story: National Post
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