Posts by William Wallace
AAR reports rail traffic increases for May 2017 and the week ending June 3
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 7, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 3, 2017, as well as volume for May 2017. U.S. railroads originated 1,286,075 carloads in May 2017, up 8.4 percent, or 99,290 carloads, over May 2016.…
Read MoreCSX shareholders approve CEO Harrison’s reimbursement
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 6, 2017) CSX Corp. shareholders attending the company’s annual meeting yesterday approved an $84 million compensation package for E. Hunter Harrison to serve as chief executive officer. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Read MoreJudge gives Phillips 66 go-ahead to sue county over oil by rail plan
(Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune, May 26, 2017) SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Phillips 66’s fight against the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors’ decision to reject its oil-by-rail plan will continue after a favorable ruling from a local judge. Full story: San Luis Obispo Tribune Friday, June 02, 2017
Read MoreUnion Pacific Railroad employee claims company violated FMLA
(Source: St. LouisRecord, June 1, 2017) Written by: Noddy A. Fernandez ST. LOUIS — A Birch Tree man is suing a railroad company, citing alleged breach of contract by denying family medical leave. Nathanial Goodrich filed a complaint on May 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Eastern Division against Union…
Read MoreSCOTUS scuttles out-of-state FELA claims
(Source: Railway Age, May 31, 2017) Written by Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor Railway Age The U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving BNSF Railway tightened rules on where injury lawsuits may be filed, making corporations less vulnerable to claims brought in plaintiff-friendly courts. In an 8-1 ruling Tuesday, the justices threw out a decision by a…
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