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Federal judge approves new merger of CSX derailment suits
(Source: Maryville Daily Times, May 22, 2016) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three lawsuits filed in federal court over a Maryville train derailment last July are being merged into a single class-action complaint. Full story: Maryville Daily Times
US Foods Teamsters escalate labor actions across U.S.
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 20, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters working at US Foods facilities across the country are ramping up actions against the nation’s second-largest food service provider, building off the efforts of...
Editorial: Boost Amtrak service between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg
(Source: Editorial in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 21, 2016) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Everyone’s excited about self-driving cars coming to a driveway near you in a not-too-distant future, and we are happy that Uber has chosen Pittsburgh as a terrain for advanced research...
Infrastructure problems caused weekend delays on Amtrak, SEPTA trains
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Infrastructure problems wreaked havoc for both Amtrak and SEPTA passengers Sunday morning. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Metra seeks $3 million grant for PTC
(Source: Patch.com, May 22, 2016) CHICAGO — Metra has applied for a federal grant to help the railroad fund a $3.7 million disaster recovery system for its Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system. Full story: www.patch.com
NJ Transit conducts active shooter drill at Newark Penn Station
(Source: www.nj.com, May 22,2 016) NEWARK, N.J. — It was just a Saturday morning drill at Newark Penn Station, but sometimes it's real, which is why the NJ Transit Police Department hosts "shoot or don't shoot" refresher training six or seven times each year. Full...
New bill would help Amtrak pay for overdue repairs
(Source; Hartford Courant, May 23, 2016) NEW HAVENT, Conn. — Congress last week moved closer to a deal that could help Amtrak catch up with billions of dollars of overdue repair and maintenance work on its busy Boston to Washington route. Full story: Hartford...
Strike will trim $200 million from Verizon profits; Settlement ‘soon,’ Wall St. analyst writes
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 23, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Regarding the seven-week strike against Verizon by nearly 40,000 CWA and IBEW union members: After talking to company and union leaders, "we continue to expect the strike to end relatively soon," but it will...
UP to make Colorado infrastructure improvements
(Source: Union Pacific press release, May 18, 2016) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific plans to invest $70.9 million in 2016 to improve Colorado's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and...
Plan to increase Amtrak’s Harrisburg-Pittsburgh service appears stuck on the tracks
(Source: www.pennlive.com, May 19, 2016) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Remember that plan to increase Amtrak service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh? We still have just one train. Full story: www.pennlive.com
Even optimistic TPP numbers aren’t much to celebrate
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 19, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is tasked with reporting on the economic benefits of proposed trade deals. Traditionally, the agency has served as big...
Judge says BNSF permits valid for La Crosse River marsh expansion
(Source: La Crosse Tribune, May 20, 2016) LA CROSSE, Wisc. — A judge has determined state wildlife officials followed state law in issuing permits for BNSF Railway to build a second track through the La Crosse River marsh. Full story: La Crosse Tribune
Mayerthorpe’s CN trestle bridge rebuilt after major fire
(Source: CBC News, May 17, 2016) EDMONTON — A CN trestle bridge has been rebuilt in Mayerthorpe less than a month after it was destroyed by fire during a string of arsons. CN crews worked 20 days straight to replace the 1,200-foot wooden bridge that went up in flames...
Con Edison subcontracted workers authorize strike
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 19, 2016) BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Workers at Allstate Power Vac – a Con Edison contractor – announced today that they have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, as negotiations drag into their seventh...
VRE wraps up project to add third track
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 19, 2016) The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) on Tuesday opened a new third track between Hamilton and Spotsylvania County, Va. Full story: Progressive Railroading
BNSF begins major switch replacement project in Chicago area
(Source: Patch.com, May 19, 2016) CHICAGO — The BNSF will be replacing 19 switches near its Eola Yard, which is located between the Aurora and Route 59 stations served by Metra trains. Full story: www.patch.com
US Foods Teamsters in Seattle show support for picketing Maryland workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 19, 2016) FIFE, Wash. — Teamsters working at US Foods’ distribution facility here this evening refused to cross the picket line in solidarity with Teamsters in Severn, Md., who began an unfair labor...
Massachusetts Attorney General insists sick-leave law covers railroad workers
(Source: Boston Business Journal, May 19, 2016) BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is fighting back against an attempt by Amtrak and other railroad companies to exempt themselves from the state sick-time law enacted last year. Full story: Boston...
Senate bill would keep Amtrak profits in Northeast Corridor
(Source: Connecticut Mirror, May 19, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress will fall short of approving the $1.9 billion President Obama sought to subsidize Amtrak’s nationwide operations, but it is, for the first time, moving to rope off money for the Northeast corridor,...
AAR: Weekly rail traffic down 9.2 percent from 2015 for week ending May 14
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, May 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 14, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 498,379 carloads...
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