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Don’t strangle economic progress through austerity
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 15, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A lot of policy matters are on the table now for potential changes. But one that shouldn’t be is progressive taxation, a new Economic Policy Institute (EPI) report...
Northbrook joins communities trying to slow Amtrak Hiawatha expansion
(Source: Pioneer Press, November 16, 2016) CHICAGO — Northbrook joined several other North Shore communities Tuesday trying to slow plans for new railroad sidings that would allow Amtrak to increase its Hiawatha service, which links Chicago, Glenview and Milwaukee....
Amtrak names finalists in Penn Station master developer competition
(Source: Baltimore Sun, November 16, 2016) BALTIMORE — Amtrak announced Wednesday that it has selected three teams to compete to lead the redevelopment of Baltimore's Penn Station and other nearby properties owned by the quasi-public passenger railway. Full story:...
Schumer touts steps to lessen oil train risk
(Source: Albany Times Union, November 16, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. — In the waning days of the administration of President Barack Obama, federal regulators will take tentative steps to study stricter flammability standards for crude oil shipped in massive oil trains, U.S....
Broken rail caused fiery CN crash in 2014
(Source: Saskatoon Star Phoenix, November 16, 2016) SASKATOON — A “sudden and catastrophic failure” of a 57-year-old rail that had been exposed to higher-than-expected traffic led to a fiery derailment east of Saskatoon in 2014, according to a Transportation Safety...
NS EVP Stewart sells $400,000 in company stock
(Source: Marea Informative, November 17, 2016) NEW YORK — Norfolk Southern Corp. EVP Marta R. Stewart sold 3,987 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 11. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.49, for a total value...
Teamsters Local 2010 UCLA workers go on strike to protest unfair wages
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 16, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — University of California Los Angeles electricians, elevator mechanics, plumbers, facilities workers and other skilled trades workers went on strike early this morning...
Shifting 1 percent of auto trips to rail could save roughly 200 lives per year
(Source: OneRail Coalition press release, November 16, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The OneRail Coalition released a new report today, "Rail Safety in the United States" that highlighted a 31 percent decline in rail accidents over the past 10 years, making rail transport...
BNSF, KCS join forces to provide new intermodal shipping solutions between U.S. and Mexico
(Source: BNSF and Kansas City Southern joint press release, November 16, 2016) FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) today announced a new joint service to offer intermodal transportation connecting the Chicago and Dallas/Fort...
Two injured as CSX trains collide in Marion County, Fla., spilling 4,000 gallons of fuel
(Source: Oilprice.com, November 16, 2016) CITRA, Fla. — A non-hazardous phosphate-loaded train with a train loaded with coal in Marion County, Florida, early on Wednesday, causing a fuel leak of 4,000 gallons. The two CSX trains derailed and 20 cars overturned in...
NJ Transit engineer in Hoboken crash had undiagnosed sleep apnea, his lawyer says
(Source: New York Times, November 16, 2016) NEW YORK — The engineer of a New Jersey Transit train that crashed into Hoboken Terminal in September had an undiagnosed sleep disorder, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Full story: New York Times
City of El Paso and Union Pacific having a war of words
(Source: Television station KVIA, November 15, 2016) EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso and the Union Pacific Railroad are having a war of words. El Paso city Rep. Cortney Niland charged today that the Union Pacific Railroad is trying to bully the city. Full story:...
Niagara Falls expects train station to open before year’s end
(Source: Niagara Gazette, November 15, 2016) NIAGARA FALLS — When can residents expect to see traffic inside the new international train station? City officials don’t have a firm answer just yet, but they are confident the station will open in a matter of weeks...
Metra board votes to increase fares by 5.8 percent in 2017
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 11, 2016) CHICAGO — Metra's board on Friday voted to approve its third rate increase in three years, which would raise fares in 2017 by $11.75 for a monthly pass. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Amtrak says it is ready for additional holiday travelers
(Source: Hampton Roads Business Journal, November 15, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — As the Thanksgiving travel season approaches, Amtrak and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation said they are prepared to accommodate additional customers on the Northeast...
Plano city council signals support for high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston
(Source: Dallas Morning News, November 15, 2016) DALLAS — The Plano City Council has lent it support to a 240-mile high-speed rail project that would run from Dallas to Houston. Full story: Dallas Morning News
Protesters block railroad tracks near downtown Bellingham
(Source: Bellingham Herald, November 15, 2016) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Protesters blocked railroad tracks near downtown Bellingham on Tuesday to show solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe in its fight against the Dakota Access pipeline. Full story: Bellingham...
Teamsters demand McKesson CEO return millions of dollars for role in opioid crisis
(Source: Washington Post, November 15, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters union called Tuesday for health-care giant McKesson to take back millions of dollars in incentive pay from chief executive John H. Hammergren, citing damage to the company's reputation...
Remarks by NTSB Chairman Hart introducing 2017-2018 Most Wanted List
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, November 14, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Good afternoon. I am Christopher Hart, and it is my privilege to serve as Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Today I am accompanied by my colleagues,...
Broken rail in East River Tunnel causes delays for Amtrak, NJ Transit, LIRR
(Source: NBC New York, November 16, 2016) NEW YORK — Riders were warned to expect delays in and out of Manhattan's Penn Station Wednesday morning because of a broken rail in one of the East River tunnels. Full story: NBC New York
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