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MARTA Trains to Temporarily Bypass Brookhaven Station During Construction

August 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip stopping at Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.

Georgia DOT Seeks Public Input on Railroad Bridge Replacement in Sylvania

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on the proposed State Route 21 BU/SR 73 at Ogeechee Railroad Company bridge replacement project, which requires an off-site detour in Screven County.

Norfolk Southern Reaches Tentative Collective Agreements with Four Labor Unions

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation, in partnership with BNSF Railway, has reached tentative, five-year collective bargaining agreements with four labor unions.

Teamsters Serve CN with a Strike Notice

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has served CN with a 72-hour strike notice.

CPKC Disappointed by TCRC’s Decision to Dispute Minister’s Direction to Resume Railway Operations

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said it was disappointed by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference’s decision to dispute the Canadian Minister of Labour’s direction to resume railway operations.

CN, CPKC End Lock Out, Rail Traffic to Resume

August 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City were to resume operations following the Canadian Minister of Labour’s announcement that he would exercise his authority under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.

CN, CPKC Lock Out Employees, Move to Full Shut Down of Canadian Rail Network

August 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City have locked out employees who are Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members after the railroads and the union could not come to a labor agreement.

CN Issues Lockout Notice to Teamsters

August 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN said it has issued notice to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference formally advising them of its intention to lockout Canadian TCRC-represented employees at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 22 unless an agreement or binding arbitration is achieved before that time.

BNSF Named ‘Large Employer of the Year’ for Texas Veterans

August 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, was honored this month by the Texas Veterans Commission for its dedication to hiring veterans.

DART Orange Line Celebrates Decade of Taking Riders to DFW Airport with Direct Rail Service

August 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Recent local transit conversation has focused on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail project and its ability to connect future passengers to Terminal B at DFW Airport once it opens for revenue service later next year or early 2026.