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One crew member hurt, three missing after BNSF trains collide head on in Texas Panhandle
(Source: Associated Press, June 29, 2016) DALLAS, Texas — Three crew members were missing and one was hurt after a head-on train collision in the Texas Panhandle that caused several box cars to erupt in flames and led authorities to evacuate residents in the area....
CN announces executive shuffle effective July 1
(Source: Reuters, June 27, 2016) NEW YORK — Canadian National Railway Co said on Monday its incoming chief executive, Luc Jobin, would take the helm of the country's largest railroad on July 1 as part of a management shuffle. Full story: Reuters
Opening statements, expert testimony on Vancouver oil terminal begins
(Source: The Columbian, June 27, 2016) VANCOUVER, Wash. — Supporters and opponents of the Vancouver Energy oil terminal drew their battle lines Monday morning in opening statements before the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. Shortly after, attorneys with...
Trial-like review started Monday for proposed Vancouver oil terminal
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 27, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — Washington state begins its public review Monday of what would be the nation’s largest oil-by-rail terminal in the country, slated to be built at the Port of Vancouver. Full story: www.opb.org
Work starts soon on high-speed rail trench into downtown Fresno
(Source: Fresno Bee, June 27, 2016) FRESNO, Calif. — Motorists on Highway 180 through downtown Fresno will start seeing the effects of high-speed rail construction in July as crews begin building a trench that will take the bullet-train tracks beneath the freeway....
MBTA Carmen’s union willing to cut new workers’ pay if management limits privatization
(Source: Boston.com, June 28, 2016) BOSTON — The largest labor union representing MBTA workers wants to make a deal. The 4,100-employee Boston Carmen’s Union says it’s willing to cut wages for new employees if it means the T will limit privatizing jobs done by...
Teamsters talk political power during Convention’s first day
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 27, 2016) LAS VEGAS — Politics and policy were front and center during the first day of the 29th International Convention here today as thousands of Teamsters lauded the union’s support for a platform...
Teamsters open 29th International Convention
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 27, 2016) LAS VEGAS — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ 29th International Convention kicked off today at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas with excitement and resolve to continue the fight for...
Washington governor asks UP to halt oil trains
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 24, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — Gov. Jay Inslee asked the Union Pacific Railroad on Friday to halt oil train shipments through Washington until the company does more walking inspections of its railroad track. Full story:...
Locomotive on Amtrak train derails near Seattle, no injuries reported
(Source: Tukwila Reporter, June 26, 2016) TUKWILA, Wash. — The locomotive of a northbound Amtrak passenger train derailed early Sunday afternoon in Tukwila, but none of the 236 passengers on board was injured, according to the Tukwila Fire Department. Full story:...
Editorial: A call for more passenger rail investment in Iowa
(Source: Quad-City Times, June 27, 2016) DAVENPORT, Iowa — It's an economic fact that hub status, either rail or air, fundamentally bolsters an economy's status. People move. People spend money. They should be doing it in Quad-Cities. Full story: Quad-City Times
IBT’s Graphic Communications Conference convenes Day 2 of Third Convention
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 25, 2016) LAS VEGAS — The second day of the 3rd Convention of the Graphic Communications Conference opened with a speech by Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall who spoke about how the...
Carolina ports getting ready for bigger ships from Panama Canal
(Source: Charlotte Observer, June 24, 2016) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina State Port Authority is nearing completion of infrastructure improvements designed to prepare the Port of Wilmington for larger ships traveling through the new locks at the Panama Canal....
Opinion: Three years after Lac-Megantic, rail safety in Canada is still inadequate
(Source: Opinion column in the Toronto Star, June 27, 2016) TORONTO — It has been three years since the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster. Has it led to fundamental improvements in the rail regulatory regime? Sadly, no. Full story: Toronto Star
Jobs vs. environment as smoggy Oakland weighs coal train terminal plan
(Source: Associated Press, June 27, 2016) OAKLAND, Calif. — The promise of good, blue-collar jobs in a depressed area is running headlong into environmental sensitivities as officials in Northern California consider a plan to build a marine terminal that would serve...
CP track worker layoffs pose derailment risks, TCRC says
(Source: CBC News, June 27, 2016) OTTAWA — The layoffs of 500 track maintenance workers this week at Canadian Pacific Railway will raise the risk of future derailments and potential disasters, the union representing the workers warns. Full story: www.cbc.ca
UP to announce 2Q 2016 financial report on July 21
(Source: Union Pacific press release, June 23, 2016) OMAHA, Neb. — You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's second quarter 2016 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 21,...
KCS to announce 2Q 2016 financial results on July 19
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, June 22, 2016) KANSAS CITY, MO. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) will release its financial results for second quarter 2016 on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will also...
Costco Teamsters in the East join Western Conference pension plan for first time
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 23, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters who work at Costco in New York, New Jersey and Maryland have overwhelmingly ratified an agreement under which they will be covered by the Western Conference of...
Oregon’s governor renews call to ban oil trains through state
(Source: The Oregonian, June 23, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — Gov. Kate Brown again called for a moratorium on oil trains in Oregon, after federal regulators released findings Thursday that blamed this month's fiery derailment and spill in the Columbia River Gorge on Union...
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