Year: 2024

World

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Makes Four Recommendations Following November 2023 Collision Probe

October 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch made four recommendations following the November 2023 collision between on-track machines near Strood, Kent. The first three are addressed to Network Rail High Speed, and the fourth to HS1 Ltd. The first recommendation aims to control the risks of operating engineering vehicles on the High Speed 1 line, while the second aims to keep staff working on the line safe by implementing a robust procedural framework. The third recommendation is that Network Rail High Speed ensure that internal recommendations and local actions are reviewed and implemented to reflect their intent and can be tracked and
Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Reaches Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

October 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern Corporation has reached a tentative five-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. According to the company, the most recent agreement pushes the coverage of the union workforce under early tentative deals to approximately 67%. The agreement is subject to ratification and arrives before the next collective bargaining round. Officials said it assures covered employees that they will receive significant upcoming improvements to their pay, healthcare, and vacation benefits. The tentative agreement provides for a 3.5% average yearly wage increase over the next five years. Officials said it also offers railroaders more vacation