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(Source: Freight Waves, July 6, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Researchers at federal agencies are working with the railroad unions to understand how railroaders best receive information on safety practices. Full story: Freight Waves Tuesday, July 7, 2020

(Source: Freight Waves, July 5, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Congress’ infrastructure bill is no stranger to controversial issues, including train crew sizes, the prospect of shipping liquefied natural gas via rail, and government studies on precision scheduled railroading and demurrage and accessorial charges. Full story: Freight Waves Tuesday, July 7, 2020

(Source: Reuters, July 6, 2020) NEW YORK — Companies that transport oil by rail are prepping for a business surge after a federal judge ordered the largest crude pipeline out of North Dakota to shut within a month, market sources said on Monday. Full story: Reuters Tuesday, July 7, 2020

(Source: National Mediation Board press release, July 1, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Kyle Fortson has been named Chairman of the National Mediation Board, effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Gerald Fauth, III and Ms. Linda Puchala remain as Members of the Board. Ms. Kyle Fortson was…

(Source: Logistics Management, June 25, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late last week, on the heels of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee signed off on the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) threw its support behind a provision in…