Archive for June 24, 2020
Rail union warns members about coronavirus exposure
(Source: Progressive Railroading 06/24/2020) The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division-IBT announced late last week a rash of positive coronavirus cases among its members at several major railroads. The BMWED estimated 109 members were affected by a coronavirus exposure. Of those,15 individuals tested positive, while the remaining 94 are on required self-contained quarantine, union officials announced…
Read MoreBNSF adds intermodal option between Pacific Northwest, Ohio Valley
(Source: Progressive Railroading 06/24/2020) BNSF Railway Co. earlier this month introduced a new direct intermodal service option between the Pacific Northwest and the Ohio Valley region. The new container-only service initially is being offered five days a week for eastbound and westbound freight originating and terminating at BNSF’s South Seattle Intermodal Facility. Customers who originate shipments…
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