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Hoffa: Feds take a stand for motorists in protecting rest breaks
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 2, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa about a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decision to reject a...
Minnesota High-Speed Rail Commission begins study for second Amtrak train
(Source: Post-Bulletin, September 2, 2016) RED WING — The Minnesota High-Speed Rail Commission on Thursday outlined its plans and timetable to study the feasibility of adding a second Amtrak train to the St. Paul to Chicago line. Full story: Post-Tribune
Secret railroad inspection data frustrates officials
(Source: Associated Press, September 5, 2016) SPOKANE, Wash. — Railroads appear to keep most data on their bridge inspections secret, even after a federal law allowed local officials to request the information. Full story: The Columbian
Elected officials ignore workers at their own peril
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 2, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Labor Day is a time for the U.S. to reflect on the benefits this nation gains from hard-working men and women who toil long hours to build, create and serve the needs...
Union members celebrate Labor Day with return of annual picnic
(Source: NBC Nebraska, September 5, 2016) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Midwest Nebraska Central Labor Council held it's annual Labor Day picnic for local union members and their families on Monday. Many union members at the picnic are employed by Union Pacific, North...
How Labor Day sprang from state violence
(Source: Los Angeles Times, September 5, 2016) LOS ANGELES — Labor Day is an oddly apolitical affair in the United States. Most people treat it primarily as an excuse to barbecue with the family. If we pay homage to workers movements at all, it’s usually to celebrate...
Unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad employees
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, August 1, 2016) CHICAGO — The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, which provides two kinds of benefits for qualified railroaders: unemployment benefits for those who...
PATH train cars that withstood 9/11 reappear as somber memorials
(Source: Curbed New York, September 1, 2016) NEW YORK — Two of the PATH train cars that was trapped under the rubble after the 9/11 terrorist attacks will now be opened to the public for the first time ever on the anniversary of the tragedy this month. Untapped Cities...
California’s ‘most hazardous’ rail crossing will get a major overhaul
(Source: Los Angeles Times, August 25, 2016) LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County railroad crossing that’s been called the most hazardous in California will receive a long-planned overhaul, including a flyover ramp to separate traffic from trains, transportation...
Railroads must show they can handle oil spills under new law in Washington state
(Source: Associated Press, September 1, 2016) OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s Department of Ecology has adopted a new rule requiring that railroads shipping oil through the state demonstrate that they can immediately respond to any spills. Full story:...
BNSF launches faster intermodal service between Pacific Northwest and Texas
(Source: BNSF Railway press release, September 1, 2016) FORT WORTH, Texas — Beginning Monday, Sept. 12, BNSF Railway (BNSF) will offer intermodal customers a new service option to move freight between the Pacific Northwest and Texas. Shippers who move commodities and...
STB proposes streamlined process for small rate disputes
(Source: Progressive Railroading, September 1, 2016) The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced yesterday an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) for a new "streamlined" procedure to resolve small rate disputes between shippers and Class Is. Full story:...
SEPTA gets four Silverliner V trains back in service
(Source: Philly Voice, September 1, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Four Silverliner V trains returned to service Thursday along SEPTA's Regional Rail system. And, that's just the start. Full story: Philly Voice
NS prepares for Tropical Storm Hermine
(Source: Norfolk Southern service alert, September 1, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern is currently anticipating inclement weather affecting the Southeast Coast and Mid-Atlantic regions associated with Tropical Storm Hermine. Weather advisories have been issued...
A Labor Day message from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 31, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Labor Day is a time for reflection; a day to remember that working people tell the true story of America. They are the mirror that shows how we live and whether we live...
AAR: Weekly rail traffic down 6.2 percent from 2015 for week ending August 27
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 31, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 27, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 539,657...
Amtrak, Alstom sign contracts for new high-speed trains
(Source: Philly Magazine, August 31, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak has signed a set of contracts totaling $1.8 billion with manufacturing company Alstom for the design and building process of 28 new high-speed trains. Full story: www.phillymag.com
Hundreds in Old Lyme protest proposed location for high-speed rail line
(Source: Television station Fox 61, August 31, 2016) OLD LYME, Conn. — On Wednesday night, more than 500 people packed the auditorium of Lyme-Old Lyme High School to full capacity for a meeting with local politicians and representatives from the Federal Railroad...
None on Kentucky hazmat team got new training for rail oil spills
(Source: McClatchy News Service, August 26, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Kentucky oil train terminal illustrates a persistent gap between the risks posed by increasing volumes of crude oil moving by rail and the training available to local first responders specifically...
Operation Lifesaver issues pedestrian safety tips as 2016-17 school year begins
(Source: Operation Lifesaver press release, August 31, 2016) WASHINGTON, DC, August 31, 2016 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc., the national, nonprofit rail safety education organization, is sharing its safety tips for parents and caregivers to help keep kids safe as they...
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