Unifor, which represents more than 1,200 workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), including mechanics, laborers, diesel service attendants, and mechanical support staff, announced Oct. 29 that it has filed for conciliation in its negotiations with the Class I after discussions “reached an impasse impacting thousands of workers.”
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Oct. 30 honored four railroaders for their “commitment to sustainability and advancing the industry’s environmental efforts” at the 2024 Railroad Environmental Conference. The 26th award
Union Pacific (UP) engages with customers on its journey to “grow and win together.” Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) recognizes Honorary Captain William H. Wilson on his 100th birthday.
Hundreds of railroad professionals from government, industry and academia gathered in Pueblo, Colo., on Oct. 22-23 for the 2nd Annual Transportation Technology Center (TTC) Conference & Tour.
Total intermodal volume rose 9.8% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Intermodal Association of North America’s (IANA) latest report. International containers added 15.4%, domestic containers improved 6.0%, while trailers fell 11.0%.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it is issuing a regulation to make transit workers safer, nationwide, by mandating standards to protect them while working on transit railways.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Oct. 29 released the “Rail Jobs Report: The Value and Opportunities in Railroading,” which provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and opportunities that come with freight rail careers.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 23 and 24 published two successive, related Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) the agency says will enhance railroad track safety by requiring railroads to include,
Trinity Metro names Annette Landeros Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Also, the National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) appoints Jeffrey F. Rodgers as Chairman.
LA Metro launches Transit Watch 3.0. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) lifts speed restrictions between Englewood and Oxford-City of Sheridan stations.