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Train Dispatchers, FRA, BNSF partner on C3RS pilot program
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, April 25, 2024) In a win for rail safety and rail workers, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and BNSF Railway (BNSF) will partner...
STB’s Oberman sets May 10 date for retirement
(Source: Surface Transportation Board press release, April 26, 2024) Surface Transportation Board Chairman Martin J. Oberman announced today that he will retire from the Board on May 10, 2024. He informed President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of his plans by letter earlier...
White House to nominate Clegg, Batory for Amtrak Board of Directors
(Source: White House press release, May 2, 2024) Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Elaine Marie Clegg, Nominee to be a Member of the AMTRAK Board of Directors Ronald L....
NTSB issues preliminary report on UP track worker fatality
(Source: Trains.com, May 3, 2024) A Union Pacific track maintenance manager was killed when he was struck by an excavator operated by a contract worker, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report on a fatal April 11 incident near...
UP undermined FRA safety culture assessment
(Source: Associated Press, May 1, 2024) Union Pacific managers undermined the U.S. government’s efforts to assess safety at the railroad in the wake of several high-profile derailments across the industry by coaching employees on how to respond and suggesting they...
Teamsters Canada members vote to authorize strike at CN, CPKC
(Source: Teamsters Canada press release, May 1, 2024) The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to authorize strikes at both companies. Unless parties can reach an agreement, a work stoppage can...
Union Pacific’s Q1 2024 profit up 1% as railroad limits expenses
(Source: Associated Press, April 25, 2024) Union Pacific said it made $1.64 billion, or $2.69 per share, in the first quarter of 2024. That’s higher than last year’s $1.63 billion, or $.2.67 per share. Shipping volume was down 1% in the quarter. Union Pacific said it...
BLET News
Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry turns his back on railroad workers, co-sponsors legislation to nullify new two-person crew regulation
Capitol Hill: BLET mourns passing of Rep. Payne
North Dakota: Forschen reelected State Legislative Board Chairman
BLET Legislative Alert: Calling all Colorado and Minnesota members to Take Action!
GCA news: Chris Hyde reelected CSXT Eastern Lines General Chairman
GCA news: Hau reelected to second term as CN-WC General Chairman
Arizona: Division 28 hosts National Division officers for Division meeting, Old Timers Picnic
Get involved: Join us in Kansas City June 3-7
Brightline West groundbreaking: “Full speed ahead” with Rail Labor on board
Daily Headlines
Train Dispatchers, FRA, BNSF partner on C3RS pilot program
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, April 25, 2024) In a win for rail safety and rail workers, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and BNSF Railway (BNSF) will partner...
STB’s Oberman sets May 10 date for retirement
(Source: Surface Transportation Board press release, April 26, 2024) Surface Transportation Board Chairman Martin J. Oberman announced today that he will retire from the Board on May 10, 2024. He informed President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of his plans by letter earlier...
White House to nominate Clegg, Batory for Amtrak Board of Directors
(Source: White House press release, May 2, 2024) Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Elaine Marie Clegg, Nominee to be a Member of the AMTRAK Board of Directors Ronald L....
NTSB issues preliminary report on UP track worker fatality
(Source: Trains.com, May 3, 2024) A Union Pacific track maintenance manager was killed when he was struck by an excavator operated by a contract worker, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report on a fatal April 11 incident near...
UP undermined FRA safety culture assessment
(Source: Associated Press, May 1, 2024) Union Pacific managers undermined the U.S. government’s efforts to assess safety at the railroad in the wake of several high-profile derailments across the industry by coaching employees on how to respond and suggesting they...
Teamsters Canada members vote to authorize strike at CN, CPKC
(Source: Teamsters Canada press release, May 1, 2024) The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to authorize strikes at both companies. Unless parties can reach an agreement, a work stoppage can...
Union Pacific’s Q1 2024 profit up 1% as railroad limits expenses
(Source: Associated Press, April 25, 2024) Union Pacific said it made $1.64 billion, or $2.69 per share, in the first quarter of 2024. That’s higher than last year’s $1.63 billion, or $.2.67 per share. Shipping volume was down 1% in the quarter. Union Pacific said it...
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