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GE to close locomotive turbocharger facility in Latham, N.Y.
(Source: Albany Times-Union, June 30, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. — General Electric Co. will close its diesel locomotive turbocharger facility in Latham because of weakening demand and shift production to a plant in India, the Albany Times-Union reported. The manufacturing...
MBTA takes first major step toward privatization
(Source: Boston Globe, June 30, 2016) BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s warehouse operations could be run by a private company by October, as T officials take a major step toward outsourcing a part of the agency. MBTA officials on Thursday...
Puchala assumes NMB Chairmanship
(Source: National Mediation Board press release, July 1, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda Puchala becomes Chairman of the National Mediation Board, effective July 1, 2016. Harry Hoglander and Nicholas...
Firm that shuttles railroad crews fined $170K for more than 300 repeat safety violations
(Source: Seattle Times, June 29, 2016) SEATTLE — The violations cited by the state Utilities and Transportation Commission include the fraudulent altering of the medical-certification cards of two drivers as well as 111 instances where drivers with expired cards drove...
AAR: Weekly rail traffic down 3.9 percent from 2015 for week ending June 25
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 29, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Jun. 25, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 526,161...
Teamsters international convention passes resolutions in support of workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 30, 2016) LAS VEGAS — The 29th International Brotherhood of Teamsters Convention continued on its fourth day with the spirit of international cooperation to protect workers’ rights in the U.S. and...
Schumer, 9 other Senators, ask DOT for emergency order on oil trains
(Source: Democrat and Chronicle, June 29, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer has joined nine Senate colleagues in asking the Transportation Department to issue an immediate emergency order limiting the volatility of crude oil shipped by rail. Full...
Merced’s high-speed rail plans back on track
(Source: Merced Sun-Star, June 29, 2016) MERCED, Calif. — Residents and others interested in Merced’s future gathered Tuesday to discuss what they’d like to see surrounding the high-speed rail stop in Merced, which is set to open in 2025. Full story: Merced...
BNSF’s Carl Ice addresses employees in Galesburg, Ill.
(Source: Register-Mail, June 29, 2016) GALESBURG, Ill. — BNSF Railway CEO Carl Ice and other company leaders gathered Wednesday morning in the Orpheum Theatre to address employees about trends and business happenings, though there was not much hope for those...
Controversial audio surveillance of NJ Transit riders comes to an end
(Source: www.nj.com, June 29, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit has stopped eavesdropping on conversations aboard its light rail trains after facing a string of criticism over how it stored and handled the recordings. NJ Transit confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it had...
One year anniversary of Maryville train derailment remembered
(Source: www.wate.com, June 30, 2016) MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Friday marks one year since a train carrying a flammable liquid derailed in Blount County, catching fire and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. Full story: www.wate.com
Canadian Pacific to cut 500 maintenance of way workers
(Source: ICIS, June 30, 2016) HOUSTON — Due to lower car volumes and weaker demand in what it views as a lackluster North American market, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) confirmed on Wednesday that it will lay off 500 maintenance workers. Full story: www.icis.com
NTSB to hold roundtable on safety of flammable liquids rail transportation
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) press release, June 29, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to hold a roundtable discussion here next month on the safety of transporting flammable liquids, such as crude...
Union unites behind Teamster family to fund drug treatment facility
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 29, 2016) LAS VEGAS — Teamsters have a long history of giving back. But today at the 29th International Convention, members’ generosity was raised to a whole new level when they pledged more than $1.4...
Teamsters pledge more than $1.4 million to fight against addiction
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 29, 2016) LAS VEGAS — Today, Teamsters at the union’s 29th International Convention pledged more than $1.4 million to the fight against addiction. “This is what it is to be a Teamster, what it means...
Amtrak unveils $7 million lounge at Chicago’s Union Station
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 28, 2016) Amtrak yesterday opened a new $7 million "Metropolitan Lounge" for premium customers at Chicago's Union Station. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Koppers signs rail joint contracts with NS, UP
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, June 28, 2016) NEW YORK — Koppers Inc. has signed long-term contracts with Norfolk Southern (three years) and Union Pacific (five years) for bonded rail joint assemblies. Full story: Railway Track & Structures
Panama Canal expansion: What awaits railroad stocks?
(Source: Zacks, June 28, 2016) NEW YORK — The expanded 102-year old Panama Canal was officially inaugurated on Jun 26 after the completion of a 10-year long intensive project. The expansion project, which is worth more than $5 billion, will now let huge ships carrying...
STB directs CSX to report monthly on Chicago train activity
(Source: The Beverly Review, June 28, 2016) CHICAGO, Ill. — A railroad freight company that has come under heavy criticism from local officials and residents about safety and health issues in the 19th Ward and surrounding areas is being directed to report to the...
74 runaway CN cars rolled 5 km out of yard, TSB says
(Source: CBC News, June 28, 2016) TORONTO — The Transportation Safety Board has announced it is opening an investigation into a runaway train incident earlier this month at CN Rail's MacMillan Yard in Vaughan, in which 74 rail cars — one of them carrying dangerous...
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