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Toyota accuses U.S. rail carriers of price-fixing conspiracy

December 18, 2019

(Source: Jacksonville Business Journal, December 17, 2019) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. has filed suit against the largest U.S. rail carriers, including Jacksonville-based CSX Corp., alleging a price-fixing conspiracy. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Dec. 13, accuses the rail carriers of violating…

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UP says PTC implementation is complete; Interoperability efforts continue

December 17, 2019

(Source: Union Pacific press release, December 16, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Union Pacific recently completed Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation, activating its final track segment. The technology is now implemented on all the company’s federally mandated rail lines, including required passenger train routes. Union Pacific will continue working with partner railroads on their interoperability efforts, ensuring…

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Rail volume down for 9th straight month in November

December 17, 2019

(Source: Supply Chain Dive, December 16, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — November was the ninth month in a row in which the total rail freight carloads have fallen year-over-year, according to numbers released by the Association of American Railroads. Both carloads and intermodal traffic saw year-over-year declines. Full story: Supply Chain Dive Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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FRA seeks to delay implementation of training for safety-related railroad workers

December 13, 2019

(Source: Safety and Health Magazine, December 12, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a petition for rulemaking, the Federal Railroad Administration is seeking to further delay by 16 months the implementation dates of its proposed Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees regulation. Full story: Safety and Health Magazine Friday, December 13, 2019

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