Judge rules BNSF engaged in misconduct in fatal car-train crash
STILLWATER, Minn. — Burlington Northern Santa Fe officials engaged in "egregious" misconduct as they tried to cover up the railroad's role in a fatal car-train accident that killed four people
Union Pacific reports third quarter 2009 earnings
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2009 third quarter net income of $517 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared to $703 million, or $1.38 per
Norfolk Southern reports third-quarter 2009 results
NORFOLK, Va. — For the third quarter of 2009, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) reported net income of $303 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared with $520 million, or
Amtrak debuts new Va. line, the "Northeast Regional"
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Northeast Regional, the first state-supported passenger train in Virginia's history, got off to a rousing start yesterday.Loaded with local and state dignitaries and members of the
CSX announces third quarter 2009 earnings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced third quarter earnings from continuing operations of $293 million, or 74 cents a share, versus $380 million, or 93 cents a
NMB Proposes Change in Representation Voting Rule
The National Mediation Board in a 2-1 decision proposes to change representation election rules in the airline and railroad industries to allow workers to vote “yes” or “no” for union representation and to determine the outcome by a majority of the votes cast.A notice containing the decision, proposed rule, and request for comments is scheduled to be published in the Nov. 3.The change was requested in early September by the AFL-CIO and more than 30 unions, who say the 75-year-old policy of requiring a majority of all workers who are...
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
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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 statement on BNSF acquisition by Berkshire HaCLEVELAND, November 4 — BLET Acting President Paul Sorrow has spoken with BNSF Railway CEO Matt Rose regarding the railroad’s acquisition by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Brother Sorrow advised Mr. Rose that, ... |
 UTU serves Section 6 notice on carriersUTU general chairpersons on Nov. 2 served on railroads represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) the UTU's intended amendments to agreements affecting rates of pay, rules and working ... |
 Teamsters support reform to National Mediation BoaWASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa applauded the National Mediation Board’s proposal to reform the voting process for union elections at airlines and railroads.The NMB is proposing that ... |
Union leader arrested, charged with briberyWASHINGTON — The president of a national railroad employees union was arrested at his Ohio home on Tuesday and charged with bribery. Edward Rodzwicz, who heads the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, is ... |
BLET, UTU jointly oppose Amtrak firearms amendmentCLEVELAND, September 30 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the United Transportation Union have joined forces to oppose a Senate amendment that would allow Amtrak passengers to ... |
Latest Railway News
 CN rail workers strike as talks break downTORONTO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Locomotive engineers at Canada's largest railway walked off the job on Saturday after talks broke down, but Canadian National Railway (CNR.TO) (CNI.N) said it was using management ... |
 Buffett's firm to buy BNSFBerkshire Hathaway will acquire unowned stake of railroad in a cash-and-stock deal worth $44 billion.NEW YORK -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said Tuesday it will buy railroad operator Burlington Northern ... |
 Kansas City Southern reports third quarter 2009 earningsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) reported third quarter 2009 revenues of $386.1 million compared with $491.5 million in the third quarter of 2008. While all ... |
 Norfolk Southern reports third-quarter 2009 resultsNORFOLK, Va. — For the third quarter of 2009, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) reported net income of $303 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared with $520 million, or ... |
 Union Pacific reports third quarter 2009 earningsOMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2009 third quarter net income of $517 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared to $703 million, or $1.38 per ... |
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General Industry News
U.S. Class I workforce slips below 150,000 in SeptThe U.S. Class I workforce not only shrank for the second-straight month in... |
One year later: is Metrolink safer now?CHATSWORTH, Calif. — On Sept. 12, 2008, at precisely 16:22:23 (4:22 p.m.), ... |
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AAR News
U.S. railroads continue to post weak carload, inteWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads today reporte... |
Rail traffic remains down year over yearWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads today reporte... |
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Railroad Retirement Board News
No Railroad Retirement benefit increase in 2010; MCHICAGO — Railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits... |
Buy-outs and Railroad Retirement benefitsCHICAGO — Railroad employees frequently ask the Railroad Retirement Bo... |
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Federal Regulatory News
NMB Proposes Change in Representation Voting RuleThe National Mediation Board in a 2-1 decision proposes to change repr... |
NTSB seeks sleep apnea screeningWASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board said Oct. 20 tha... |