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Thousands to take stand for low-wage workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters will join with thousands of low-wage workers in Richmond, Va. tomorrow to let elected officials across the country know that the fight for a $15 an hour...
CSX to increase train traffic, speeds on Kentucky-Indiana route
(Source: Associated Press, august 11, 2016) SEYMOUR, Ind. — Train traffic on a rail line between Louisville and Seymour will increase starting around Sept. 1. Full story: Associated Press
Passenger rail advocate discusses GOP Amtrak proposal
(Source: Post Star, August 11, 2016) GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — A Republican presidential platform proposal to allow private passenger rail carriers to compete against Amtrak in the Northeast Corridor likely would not be detrimental to Amtrak lines that service the local...
Teamsters voice concern over issues reported by Latam Airlines mechanics
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Teamsters expressed solidarity with trade unions in the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) LATAM network, which represents 23,000 LATAM...
22 of 24 derailed train cars removed from Falmouth, CSX says
(Source: Lexington Herald Leader, August 11, 2016) FALMOUTH, Ky. — As of Thursday night, 22 of 24 train cars had been removed from Falmouth’s streets after a CSX train went off the rails Wednesday. Full story: Lexington Herald Leader
AAR challenges STB ruling that favored Amtrak over freight rails
(Source: The Hill, August 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group representing the freight rail industry is challenging whether a panel of federal regulators has the power to define on-time performance for passenger trains. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is...
SEPTA Regional Rail’s on-time problem
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, August 112, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — In 2015, nearly one in five SEPTA Regional Rail trains was late, the worst performance of the decade. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
BNSF, UP look to derail Spokane fines
(Source: Spokane Journal of Business, August 11, 2016) SPOKANE, Wash. — The BNSF Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad have made it clear that they intend to challenge — on multiple fronts — an initiative put forth by the Spokane City Council that could restrict the...
AAR: Rail traffic down 5.5 percent from 2015 for week ending August 6
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 10, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 6, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 531,595...
DEA to keep nearly $18,000 found on Amtrak train in D.C.
(Source: Associated Press, August 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a court battle, a judge has ruled that federal agents will keep nearly $18,000 found in a backpack on an Amtrak train at Washington's Union Station. Full story: The Olympian
Amtrak wants to pick developer by summer 2017 to renovate Baltimore’s Penn Station
(Source: Baltimore Sun, August 10, 2016) BALTIMORE, Md. — Amtrak officials said Wednesday they plan to pick a developer by this time next year to renovate Baltimore's century-old Penn Station, a project that's been stalled for years. Full story: Baltimore Sun
BNSF’s dividend is lowest since 2010 as railroad slumps
(Source: Bloomberg, August 11, 2016) NEW YORK — BNSF is hauling less cash to Omaha these days. The railroad, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., made a $500 million distribution to its parent in the three months ended June 30, according to regulatory...
Teamsters National Black Caucus meets for 41st annual conference
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 10, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 300 members, delegates and guests met on the first day of the 41st Annual Conference of the Teamsters National Black Caucus (TNBC) in Independence, Ohio....
Amtrak settles EEOC lawsuit over applicant with epilepsy
(Source: Associated Press, August 10, 2016) SEATTLE, Wash. — Amtrak has agreed to adopt anti-discrimination policies and provide additional training on the Americans With Disabilities Act following a lawsuit concerning a man who was denied a job because of his...
No sulfuric acid leaked as 24 CSX cars derail in Falmouth, Ky.
(Source: Associated Press, August 10, 2016) FALMOUTH, Ky. — Some Falmouth residents were told to stay inside and some were evacuated Wednesday after a train with four cars carrying sulfuric acid derailed in Pendleton County. Full story: Lexington Herald Leader
Teamsters, Labor win injunction suspending right-to-work in West Virginia
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 10, 2016) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, all of labor and the middle class working families of West Virginia won a major victory after the Kanawha County Circuit Court granted a request for an...
Siemens unveils state-of-the-art Charger locomotive
(Source: Pueblo Chieftain, August 10, 2016) PUEBLO, Colo. — At the Transportation Technology Center northeast of Pueblo, the Siemens company hosted an up-close look at, and ride in, its state-of-the-art diesel-electric Charger locomotive. Full story: Pueblo...
Oregon, Union Pacific use microbes to clean up after Mosier oil train spill
(Source: Radio station KPLU, August 10, 2016) SEATTLE — Oil that spilled from a derailed train in the Columbia River Gorge in June contaminated nearby groundwater. Starting in the next week, Union Pacific Railroad will be working with Oregon’s Department of...
So what does the “X” in “CSX” really mean?
(Source: Railway Age, August 9, 2016) NEW YORK — Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono explains what the acronym “CSX” really stands for. Full story: Railway Age
Amtrak settlements include strict confidentiality provisions
(Source: Associated Press, August 10, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak has started settling lawsuits with victims of last year's deadly derailment in Philadelphia. But lawyers involved in the process say a strict confidentiality provision prevents them and their clients...
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