September 2022 – Page 3 – Railfanning.org

IAM District 19 Members Vote to Reject Freight Rail Agreement

Roughly 4,900 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 19 have voted to reject the Tentative Agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC).

Impending Rail Strike Estimated to Cost U.S. Economy $2B a Day

Billions in economic losses and disruptions to everyday lives of Americans loom with a potential U.S. freight rails strike at the end of the week.

Railroads Prepare Hazardous and Security-Sensitive Materials for Rail Strike

The six Class I freight railroads participating in national bargaining have started taking steps to manage and secure hazardous and security-sensitive material shipments.

A Closer Look at Washington’s Union Station

By the turn of the 20th century, the dominant railroads serving the nation’s capital had separate stations. When city leaders in Washington wanted to beautify the city, one of the major initiatives was a new train station.

Gateway Development Commission Will Sponsor Hudson Tunnel Project

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) board voted to make the GDC the project sponsor for the complete Hudson Tunnel Project.

Some Push for Amtrak Expansion as it Struggles With Low Ridership, Worker Shortages, Deficits

With billions of dollars Congress set aside in last year’s infrastructure bill, some lawmakers would like to see Amtrak restore and expand routes.

Operation Lifesaver Names New State Coordinators in Seven States and the District of Columbia

Operation Lifesaver (OLI) has named eight new leaders to head its state programs.

AAR: Rail Service Interruption Could Cost Economy $2 Billion Per Day

A nationwide rail service interruption could cost more than $2 billion per day, a new Association of American Railroads (AAR) report found.

In Honor of Queen Elizabeth II, a Windsor Photo Gallery

Windsor is perhaps best known for Windsor Castle, a royal palace

Railfanning.org Editor to Lead Bus Tour of Historic Western & Atlantic Railroad

Todd DeFeo, founder of The DeFeo Groupe and the publisher and editor of Railfanning.org, will lead a bus tour of the historic Western & Atlantic Railroad on Saturday, April 1, 2023.