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Judge allows federal lawsuit over Millennium coal terminal to proceed
(Source: The Daily News, May 31, 2018) TACOMA, Wash. — A federal judge Wednesday declined to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s administration of interfering with foreign and interstate trade by denying key permits for a proposed coal terminal in Longview. Full story: www.tdn.com Thursday, May 31, 2018
Read MoreAs PTC deadline nears, are Class I railroads ready?
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, May 31, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 140,000 miles of freight railroad track across the United States, getting all rails PTC-ready is no easy task. Full story: Supply Chain Dive Thursday, May 31, 2018
Read MoreTeamsters reach tentative agreement with CP, ending strike
(Source: Teamsters Canada Rail Conference press release, May 30, 2018) CALGARY — The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific (CP) to renew the collective agreement for over 3000 conductors and locomotive engineers, ending a strike that began at 2200 ET yesterday. At the same time, the parties have reached a…
Read MoreTrains rerouted after debris falls from Union Pacific tunnel in Oregon
(Source: Associated Press, May 29, 2018) OAKRIDGE, Ore. — Officials with Union Pacific Railroad say trains are being rerouted after debris from a train tunnel fell onto the track during maintenance operations southeast of Eugene. Full story: www.usnews.com Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Read MoreFlurry of lawsuits against CSX claim working conditions caused cancer
(Source: First Coast News, May 29, 2018) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX claiming the working conditions for some workers caused them to develop cancer. Full story and video: www.firstcoastnews.com Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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