Archive for February 11, 2019
Washington update 2019: What will a new and divided Congress mean for rail?
(Source: Progressive Railroading February 2019) By Julie Sneider, Senior Associate Editor Passing a permanent extension of the 45G short-line tax credit. Maintaining existing truck size and weight restrictions. Introducing a comprehensive infrastructure package that includes funding priority for freight and passenger rail. Shoring up the federal Highway Trust Fund. Continuing existing “balanced” regulations for freight railroads.…
Read MoreUnion Pacific officials say Pine Bluff shop is closing
(Source: Pine Bluff Commercial, February 9, 2019) PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Layoffs are affecting numerous Union Pacific workers in Pine Bluff as company officials say they are working to streamline operations through regional consolidations and cost-cutting measures in order to boost revenue. Union Pacific would not give specific numbers for jobs lost in the Pine…
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