BNSF touts service gains as hub moves away
WASHINGTON, D.C. — BNSF Railway is touting recent gains for its intermodal service expansions in the wake of Hub Group’s decision to switch most traffic to rival Union Pacific Railroad,
UP cites human error for runaway train cars near Dunsmuir
REDDING, Calif. — A railroad maintenance worker likely didn't set the brakes on his high-rail truck on Wednesday afternoon, allowing the truck and the six cars it was towing to
NS makes jobs threat as fed oversight looms
Norfolk Southern Corp. will have little choice but to further cut jobs and capital spending if new regulations cap its ability to raise prices, the railroad's top executive said Wednesday
Restoration of Minot’s Amtrak depot gets federal funding
MINOT, N.D. — An award of federal stimulus money means that remodeling of the interior of Minot's Amtrak depot can begin this year.The project will be getting up to $400,000
CSX stock moved to 'top pick' at UBS
OTTAWA — The lingering misconception of mismanagement at CSX Corp. is the only plausible explanation for why the railway is trading at a discount to its peers, according to UBS
Puchala confirmed by the Senate as new NMB member
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Linda A. Puchala was confirmed as a new Member of the Board by the United States Senate on Thursday, May 21, 2009. She was nominated by President Barack Obama. Ms. Puchala was sworn in as Chairman on Tuesday, May 26.Ms. Puchala replaces outgoing Chairman Read Van de Water. Ms. Elizabeth Dougherty and Mr. Harry Hoglander remain as the other two Members of the Board.Ms. PuchalaLinda Puchala served as the Sr. Mediator (ADR) and the Associate Director of...
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Read more...Website registration and login
With the redesign of the website, it was decided to have two separate registration and login systems. The main website along with the new social networking functions and applications will have a separate registration and login than the forums. The two separate systems will allow website members to make full use of the new social networking functions with a more public profile and yet maintain a separate, more anonymous profile/registration for the forums. In short, new members will have to register on the social networking site AND register on the...
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
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Rail Labor News
 BLET, UTU file joint petition to prohibit one-persCLEVELAND, June 12 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the UTU have filed a petition for an emergency order with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking to ... |
Rick Gibbons and entire GCofA reelected by acclamaCLEVELAND, June 3 — Rick C. Gibbons was reelected by acclamation as General Chairman of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (former STL-SF) General Committee of Adjustment at quadrennial meetings in ... |
 Group disability plan could follow delegate voteUTU delegates are voting on a change to the UTU Constitution that would permit voluntary member participation, through an opt-out provision, of any membership benefit opportunities that might arise.Passage of ... |
 Teamsters Oppose U.S. Trucking Regulator Nominee AThe Teamsters union told President Barack Obama it opposes his nominee to be the top U.S. trucking regulator because of her support for a rule that allows truckers to drive ... |
Railroad Limo Safety bill becomes law in TexasCLEVELAND, May 27 — On May 23, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed the Railroad Limo Safety Improvement bill into law. Passage of the bill culminates efforts that the Texas State ... |
Latest Railway News
 Amtrak Heartland Flyer would link KC, Ok. CityKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Amtrak study on a passenger rail link that would connect Oklahoma City and Kansas City’s Union Station is still on track and half way home.The ... |
 Norfolk Southern eyes Birmingham area for major hubBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Norfolk Southern is scouting sites in the Birmingham area to build a terminal as part of a rail corridor stretching from the Northeast to New Orleans. The ... |
NS mulls electrification; UP looks awayWASHINGTON, D.C. — A Norfolk Southern Railway executive said his company is exploring the potential to eventually electrify some freight rail lines in connection with passenger rail corridors, but the ... |
 New trial ordered for ex-BNSF workerBILLINGS, Mont. - A Yellowstone County judge has ordered a new trial in the case of a former BNSF Railway worker whose injury claims against the company were rejected by ... |
 Union Pacific chief expects tepid recoveryWASHINGTON, D.C. — As Union Pacific Railroad feels out today’s freight market and plans for when it might pull out of its downturn, Chairman, President and CEO James R. Young ... |
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General Industry News
Stock analysts put CSX, NS and UP in 'buy' categorStifel Nicolaus Co. Inc. now has a “buy” rating on CSX Corp., Norfolk South... |
U.S. Class I workforce shrinks some more in AprilWASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Class I workforce got a tad smaller in April. A... |
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AAR News
Rail freight traffic showing slight improvementWASHINGTON, D.C. — Showing slight signs of a slowly improving economy,... |
Rail traffic down sharply in MayWASHINGTON, D.C. — Freight railroad traffic was down sharply in May in... |
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Railroad Retirement Board News
RRB: Benefit rate increase for railroad unemploymeCHICAGO — The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims under the ... |
RRB issuing statements of serviceCHICAGO — Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares... |
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Federal Regulatory News
Puchala confirmed by the Senate as new NMB memberWASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to an... |
STB rejects rail relocation petition; issues abandOKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Construction on a proposed remodle of the Inter... |