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Baker: Use Momentum From Labor Agreement to Return Supply Chain to Pre-Pandemic Levels of Efficiency and Effectiveness

September 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) congratulated Class I carriers and rail labor unions for reaching a tentative agreement early this morning and averting a potential rail strike.

Hinrichs Appointed as President and CEO of CSX

September 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp.’s Board of Directors has appointed Joseph R. Hinrichs as its new president and CEO.

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.

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).

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.

Gateway Development Commission Will Sponsor Hudson Tunnel Project

September 13, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

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

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

September 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

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

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

September 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

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

One Killed in New Zealand After Being Struck by Passenger Train

September 2, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Authorities said they responded to a call near MacKay’s Crossing at Whareroa Road in Paekakariki shortly before 10 a.m. local time.