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Deal Reached to Avert Rail Strike

September 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Collectively representing approximately 60,000 employees, the tentative agreements reached with these unions avert a potential strike in advance of Friday’s deadline.

Truckers, Small Businesses, Train Industry Warn of ‘Dire Consequences’ if Rail Strike Occurs

September 14, 2022 The Center Square

Small businesses, truckers and the rail industry are warning that a major economic fallout would occur if railway unions follow through with a strike beginning Friday, including further supply chain delays, increased inflation, lost jobs and shuttered businesses.

Georgia’s MARTA Plans to Extend Atlanta Streetcar Line Eastward

September 14, 2022 The Center Square

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority plans to spend $176 to 215 million to extend Atlanta’s streetcar line eastward.

Amtrak Suspends Some Chicago Routes Ahead of Possible Strike

September 14, 2022 The Center Square

Amtrak is canceling some of its long-distance routes from Chicago ahead of a possible freight rail strike.

Manufacturing Groups Urge Congress to Stop Pending Rail Strike

September 14, 2022 The Center Square

Manufacturing and business groups from eight Midwestern states sent a letter to Capitol Hill on Tuesday urging congressional action, if necessary, to stop a possible rail strike that could stress an already struggling supply chain.

Metra to Suspend Some Lines if Freight Rail Workers Strike

September 14, 2022 The Center Square

Metra will suspend service on some suburban commuter rail lines beginning Thursday night if freight rail workers go on strike.

IAM District 19 Members Vote to Reject Freight Rail Agreement

September 14, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

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

September 14, 2022 The Center Square

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

September 14, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

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

September 13, 2022 Railfanning.org Digital Library

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.