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SEPTA unveils commuter rail improvement program
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — The transportation authority posted Friday morning an overview of all the changes on tap for Regional Rail in 2017. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Board members selected to oversee Amtrak’s $24 billion Gateway project
(Source: Reuters, November 30, 2016) NEW YORK — The government corporation charged with overseeing Amtrak's $24 billion Gateway rail project between New York and New Jersey has filled out its governing board, sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Full story: Reuters
STB adopts final rules for Class I performance metrics, Amtrak cost disputes
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 1, 2016) The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) adopted a final rule that will require all Class Is and the Chicago Transportation Coordination Office (CTCO) to report certain service performance metrics to the board on...
Baltimore Amtrak tunnel replacement would cost $4 billion
(Source: Baltimore Sun, December 1, 2016) BALTIMORE — The Federal Railroad Administration wants to go ahead with a $4 billion project to replace a 143-year-old Amtrak tunnel that passes under West Baltimore and is a major bottleneck in the rail corridor from Boston to...
Freight railroads don’t expect big changes under Trump
(Source: Associated Press, November 30, 2016) OMAHA, Neb. — Major U.S. freight railroads expect their business to fare well as long as the economy continues growing despite President-elect Donald Trump's promises to overhaul U.S. trade policy. Full story: San Diego...
AAR: Rail traffic up 0.6 percent from 2015 for week ending November 26
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 30, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 26, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was...
RRB appeals procedure
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, November 4, 2016) CHICAGO — Persons claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their...
Amtrak to let pets ride free for a limited time
(Source: USA Today, November 29, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak has teamed up with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for a “Pets Ride Free” promotion timed to the DVD release of the film, The Secret Life of Pets. Full story: USA Today
BNSF executives talk rail safety with Fargo-Moorhead leaders
(Source: Inforum, November 29, 2016) MOORHEAD, Minn. — First responders, business leaders and city officials gathered Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce headquarters to learn about rail safety and legislation affecting...
Teamsters call for injunctive relief in the face of serious safety violations affecting UPS aircraft mechanics
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 28, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The union representing airline maintenance technicians and related classifications who maintain UPS’ fleet of jet engine aircraft filed for injunctive relief after the...
Metra gears up for winter weather
(Source: Metra press release, November 29, 2016) CHICAGO — Metra has completed its preparations for winter weather in anticipation of a challenging snow season ahead. Some long-range forecasters, including the Farmers’ Almanac, are predicting an exceptionally cold and...
Fair wage fight stretches across U.S.
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 29, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tens of thousands of low-wage workers took to the streets across the U.S. today to protest against the dire straits being faced by millions of everyday Americans who...
Rail crossing safety bill signed into NY state law
(Source: Mid-Hudson News Network, November 30, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. — A measure requiring a comprehensive review of the state’s railroad crossings has been signed into law by the governor. Full story: Daily Freeman
CSX’s stock rallies after railroad lifts profit, volume outlook
(Source: MarketWatch, November 30, 2016) NEW YORK — Shares of CSX Corp. climbed 1.3% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the railroad operator provided an upbeat fourth-quarter earnings and volume outlook. Full story: MarketWatch
FRA to railroad employers: Remember that OSHA regs may apply
(Source: Safety and Health magazine, November 29, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent safety advisory from the Federal Railroad Administration reminds railroads, railroad contractors and their respective employees to remain cautious during work that falls outside the...
Railroads struggling to meet safety deadline trigged by deadly California crash
(Source: Sacramento Bee, November 30, 2016) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Union Pacific, the main freight rail carrier through Sacramento, is among several railroads nationally that appear to be lagging in implementing new computer safety systems designed to reduce train...
Lawyer for accused in Lac-Megantic disaster seeks stay due to unreasonable delays
(Source: CBC News, November 29, 2016) MONTREAL — The lawyer representing the engineer charged with criminal negligence following the Lac-Mégantic derailment will be asking the courts for a stay in proceedings because of an unreasonable delay in the start of the trial....
Trump chooses Elaine L. Chao to be transportation secretary
(Source: Washington Post, November 29, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Bush administration official Elaine Chao as his transportation secretary, a position that will take on outsized importance with Trump’s plan to spend...
MTA nostalgia train returns to NYC for holiday season
(Source: AM New York, November 28, 2016) NEW YORK — A New York City holiday tradition is back – and no, we’re not talking about the windows at Macy’s. The MTA’s nostalgia train is once again rolling down the city’s subway tracks for the month of December, adding a...
Norfolk Southern adds 2 to Board of Directors
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, November 28, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. and Marcela E. Donadio have been elected directors of Norfolk Southern Corporation, effective Nov. 28, 2016, Chairman, President, and CEO James A. Squires said today....
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