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September 14, 2022
UPDATE: Machinists Reject Contact; Clerical Union Votes in Favor
Machinists vow to continue to negotiate for a new contract until September 29.
September 14, 2022
UPDATE: From Amtrak to Short Lines, a Class I Shutdown Will Impact Everyone
On Wednesday, Amtrak continued to suspend trains ahead of a possible strike or lockout on Friday.
September 14, 2022
Kentucky Steam to Buy Parts From Hoosier Valley
Hoosier Valley had new tubes that it had planned to use on C&O 2789 but will now be used on 2716.
September 13, 2022
Union President: Attendance Policies Still at Center of Contract Negotiations
BNSF’s controversial “Hi-Viz” policy almost caused a strike earlier this year, but the freight railroad denies it’s a problem.
September 12, 2022
Amtrak to Suspend Some Long-Distance Runs Ahead of Possible Strike
Service on the ‘Southwest Chief,’ ‘Empire Builder,’ ‘California Zephyr’ and parts of the ‘Texas Eagle’ routes will be suspended beginning on Tuesday.
September 12, 2022
Wildfires Disrupt Amtrak, Freight Railroads in the Cascades
Two different wildfires disrupted operations on Union Pacific and BNSF Railway.
September 12, 2022
Railroads Start Parking Hazardous Shipments Ahead of Possible Strike
Five days ahead of a potential work stoppage, railroads are preemptively parking trains but the unions say it’s simply a scare tactic.
September 9, 2022
Iowa Group to Restore 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive
The American Industrial Railroad Society has announced that they acquired Indiana Northern Railroad 4.
September 9, 2022
Railroads Say Nationwide Shutdown Would Cost Economy $2 Billion Per Day
Representatives of five Class I railroads and labor were meeting again this week in hopes of avoiding a work stoppage.
September 8, 2022
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Names New President
Robert Babcock will become the new president and CEO of the LA&L on September 26.
