🤧 Train Engineers Union Reaches Agreement on Sick-Time Benefits.
A union representing railroad engineers has successfully negotiated a paid sick-time agreement with Norfolk Southern. As a result, approximately 3,300 engineers will now have access to five days of paid sick leave or the option to convert two personal leave days into additional sick days (a total of seven days).
The union representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada’s top two rail companies is signaling a potential work stoppage due to stalled negotiations over working conditions and wage hikes.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that the actions of an improperly licensed truck driver were the probable cause of a fatal grade-crossing collision involving a Metra commuter train in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, in May 2022.
Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway operator, has initiated the sale of its logistics unit, DB Schenker, as part of its strategy to concentrate on its core railway business.
A train derailment in eastern Kentucky caused the spillage of a chemical, leading officials to advise the evacuation of Livingston, a small town of about 200 residents, due to concerns about air quality.
The federal government plans to allocate over $16 billion to enhance the Northeast Corridor, the busiest rail line in the country, connecting cities like Washington, New York, and Boston.
A significant portion of the Green Line Extension in Massachusetts needs track repairs due to narrowness issues, with 50% of the Union Branch tracks and around 80% of the Medford/Tufts Branch tracks requiring widening.
Over 30 coal cars derailed near I-25 due to a broken rail, causing a bridge collapse and closing the interstate.
A coal train derailed over Interstate 25 in southern Colorado, killing the driver of a semi-truck.
Norfolk Southern, an Atlanta-based railroad, is facing a significant backlog of trains following a recent service outage.
Brightline, a Florida-based company owned by Fortress Investment Group, is challenging the traditional passenger rail model in the U.S. by offering a privately funded and operated alternative.
Union Pacific, the second-largest freight railroad company in the U.S., has announced a change in its leadership.
Union Pacific (UP) is set to resume its efforts to implement one-person train crews by conducting a pilot program in Nebraska and Colorado.
Daimler Truck, the truck division of Daimler AG, has outlined its plans for a transition to zero-emissions powertrains and projected revenue growth of 40%-60% in the second half of the decade.
The railroad industry has filed a lawsuit to block a new rule in Ohio that mandates a two-person crew for freight trains and imposes stricter regulations on wayside detectors.
The recent legislation proposed by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall called the "Reliable Rail Service Act," has raised concerns reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.
CSX and CPKC railroads have announced a partnership to strengthen a currently underutilized connection between their networks in the southeastern region of the United States.
Norfolk Southern's CEO, Alan Shaw, has emphasized the importance of safety and better service, particularly after a train derailed and caught fire in Ohio.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and CSX Corp. have reached an agreement to purchase additional rail assets, creating a direct interchange connection between CPKC and CSX in Alabama.
An Amtrak train carrying nearly 200 passengers derailed in Southern California after colliding with a county water truck, leaving the truck's driver critically injured.
Several states are taking action to address rail safety concerns following train derailments, leading them to pursue their own remedies in the absence of federal action.
A report by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) highlights the freight railroad industry's significant potential in combating climate change.
Preliminary testing of water and air quality along the Yellowstone River, where train cars carrying hazardous materials fell into the water after a bridge collapse, did not reveal any immediate threat to the public, according to state and federal officials.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and CSX Corp. have announced a joint venture to develop and deploy hydrogen conversion kits for diesel-electric locomotives, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the freight rail industry.
Following the resolution of the contract dispute at West Coast ports, BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) has announced its readiness to handle an anticipated surge in intermodal volumes once freight levels in the region return to normal.
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory propose using electric batteries on freight trains to support the power grid during spikes in energy demand.
The FRA recently completed a safety culture review of Norfolk Southern prompted by a significant derailment in Ohio.
Railroad operator Union Pacific has reached a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) to implement more predictable schedules for workers.
A union representing railroad engineers has successfully negotiated a paid sick-time agreement with Norfolk Southern.
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