Posts by William Wallace
AAR: Rail traffic during first half of 2017 increases 4.5 percent over same period of 2016
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, July 5, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 1, 2017, as well as volumes for June 2017. U.S. railroads originated 1,065,976 carloads in June 2017, up 4.4 percent, or 45,174 carloads, from June 2016. U.S.…
Read MoreFour years after Lac-Megantic disaster, research into rail safety continues
(Source: Canadian Press, July 5, 2017) LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec — The dangers of transporting hazardous goods by train were highlighted in tragic fashion four years ago, when an oil-laden runaway train derailed and crashed in the center of Lac-Megantic, Que., killing 47 people. Full story: CTV News Thursday, July 06, 2017
Read MoreNew accidental death and dismemberment insurance benefits provided by BLET
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 30 — The BLET National Division provides all active and retired members with an Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit at no cost to the member. The National Division is pleased to announce that as of June 1, 2017, this benefit is now being provided through Berkley Accident and Health Insurance Company,…
Read MoreGeneral Chairman Steve Leyshon ~ Weekly Update 06/30/2017
AAR: Rail traffic up 3.6 percent over 2016 for week ending June 24
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 28, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 24, 2017. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 544,694 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.6 percent compared with the same week last year.…
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