Railroad Unions Reject Labor Contract in a Potential Blow to US Economy
Labor
Railroad Unions Reject Labor Contract in a Potential Blow to US Economy
2022-11-21 22:36:43
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Railroad unions that rejected a proposed labor contract on Monday are threatening the nation’s economy as the Christmas season approaches. The “no” vote by the unions sets the stage for a strike as soon as Dec. 9, unless... Read More

Biden Calls Tentative Railway Deal ‘A Big Win for America’
Labor
Biden Calls Tentative Railway Deal ‘A Big Win for America’
2022-09-15 18:03:23
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden made a last-minute addition to his public schedule on Thursday, inviting railroad and union leaders to the White House to celebrate their averting a nationwide strike that could have crippled the U.S. economy. Many of... Read More

Goldmine of New Resources for Railroads
Transportation
Goldmine of New Resources for Railroads
2021-04-05 15:39:06
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- Virginia’s plan for a $3.7 billion passenger rail expansion was revolutionary on Tuesday when the governor announced it but later in the week looked like the tip of the iceberg. The next day, President Joe Biden presented his plan... Read More

Railroads Want in on Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
Infrastructure
Railroads Want in on Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
2021-03-11 17:14:19
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- The railroad industry moved closer Wednesday to becoming a big winner in President Joe Biden’s environmentally friendly policies. A House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee weighed options during a hearing on which passenger and freight railroad projects should get... Read More

Railroads Asks Senate for Assistance as Pandemic Ravages Their Business
Transportation
Railroads Asks Senate for Assistance as Pandemic Ravages Their Business
2020-10-21 20:30:42
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- Amtrak’s president asked Congress for a nearly $5 billion bailout Wednesday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to scare passengers away. The result has been a dramatic drop in fare revenue, furloughs and layoffs for thousands of workers and... Read More

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