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Berkshire Hathaway 1Q 2016 profit falls 12 percent
(Source: Omaha World-Herald, May 1, 2016) OMAHA, Neb. — Berkshire Hathaway said Saturday that first-quarter profit fell 12 percent on lower earnings from the key railroad and energy units. The largest contributors, BNSF Railway and Berkshire Hathaway Energy, which...
CSX derailment impacts MARC service in D.C. area
(Source: Maryland Transit Administration press release, May 1, 2016) BALTIMORE, Md. — The MARC Brunswick Line will operate on a significantly reduced schedule tomorrow due to today’s CSX freight train derailment near Washington. In addition, trains will terminate at...
14 CSX cars derail in Northeast D.C., causing hazardous leak
(Source: WTOP, May 1, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A CSX freight train derailed near the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station Sunday morning, leaving several cars overturned and a hazardous leak coming from at least one car, according to city officials. No injuries have been...
What’s in a name: Newscasters struggle with ‘Acela’ Primary
(Source: Amtrak blog, April 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the media coverage that surrounded what was dubbed the “Acela Primary,” several television news correspondents struggled to properly pronounce the name of Amtrak’s high-speed passenger service that serves...
US Foods provokes Maryland Teamsters to launch unfair labor practices strike
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 27, 2016) (BALTIMORE) – Nearly 200 Maryland Teamsters working for US Foods began an unfair labor practice strike today at the company’s Severn, Md. distribution center. Warehouse workers and drivers...
SEPTA track workers get safety protection that could save lives
(Source: CBS Philadelphia, April 28, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — The death of two Amtrak employees, struck by a high-speed train along the rails in Chester on April 3, reminded everyone of the dangers of working near trains. Now SEPTA has announced two new measures, beyond...
RRB names Director of Legislative Affairs/Legal Counsel
(Source: U.S. Railroad Retirement Board press release, April 25, 2016) CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has appointed Beverly Britton Fraser as Director of Legislative Affairs/Legislative Counsel. The appointment was effective April 18, 2016. She...
House a total loss after CSX train blocks firefighters from reaching blaze
(Source: The News-Herald, April 28, 2016) SOUTHGATE, Mich. — Huron Township firefighters were delayed Wednesday by a stopped CSX train on their way to a house fire, according to a report from WXYZ. The delay caused the house to be a total loss, according to the...
Genesee & Wyoming reports results for the first quarter of 2016
(Source: G&W press release, April 28, 2016) DARIEN, Conn. — Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) reported first quarter 2016 financial results on April 28, 2016. First Quarter Consolidated Highlights: • Operating revenues increased 21.6% to $482.6 million from $397.0 million....
What to watch when Berkshire Hathaway reports earnings
(Source: The Motley Fool, April 28, 2016) NEW YORK — Of particular importance are Berkshire's railroad operations. In 2009, Berkshire invested more than $26 billion to purchase Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Since then, Berkshire has invested billions to expand and...
Rains wash out UP tracks in Kansas, cause wastewater overflow
(Source: Associated Press, April 28, 2016) TOPEKA, Kan. — Heavy rain has washed out several sections of railroad track, damaged a small bridge and caused about 2.4 million gallons of untreated wastewater to be released into the Kansas River. Full story: Washington...
FRA announces $25 million for rail infrastructure safety upgrades
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, April 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it is accepting applications from local governments, states and...
California bullet train agency approves a new business plan
(Source: Los Angeles Times, April 28, 2016) LOS ANGELES — The California high-speed rail authority approved a new two-year business plan Thursday that attempts to patch up concerns and problems that erupted up and down the state over details of a draft plan that was...
AAR: Rail traffic down 11.7 percent from 2015 for week ending April 23
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, April 27, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Apr. 23, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 491,946...
On this day in history: Supreme Court decrees railroads cannot discriminate against African-Americans, April 28, 1941
(Source: Politico, April 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On this day in 1941, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that, under the 1887 Interstate Commerce Act, African-Americans were entitled to equal accommodations on the nation’s railroads. Rep. Arthur Mitchell of...
Editorial: CSX hub could be a good fit for Johnston County, N.C.
(Source: Fayetteville Observer editorial, April 28, 2016) FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Residents and officials in Johnston County aren't opening welcoming arms to rail giant CSX's plan for a major shipping hub there. Full story: Fayetteville Observer
County supervisors backtrack on Richmond-D.C. high-speed rail project
(Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 26, 2016) RICHMOND, Va. — The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has revised its position toward a high-speed rail project that would link Richmond and Washington, pivoting away from its initial support of a western bypass of...
Metra asks crews, public for help with suicides
(Source: Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2016) CHICAGO — Metra has had a suicide, a possible suicide and a probable suicide attempt on its tracks in a little more than a week's time — a significant bump in the rate of incidents compared to last year, when there were 10...
Menard’s settles OPEIU labor law violations case with NLRB
(Source: Workers Independent News, April 27, 2016) NEW YORK — At least 45,000 workers have won class-action lawsuit rights in a National Labor Relations Board case against Menard’s. The midwest-based home improvement supply store chain owned by Wisconsin anti-union...
All workers should have the backs of Verizon strikers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 27, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been two weeks since nearly 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike. The workers are standing tall against their greedy corporate bosses who are looking to squeeze...
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