Labor

NMB calls for arbitration in rail labor contract talks »

KEYWORDS: National Mediation Board, mediation, rail labor contract talks, National Carriers' Conference Committee, united rail unions, Coordinated Bargaining Coalition, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way/SMART Mechanical Coalition, presidential emergency board

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Amtrak

Amtrak seeks federal grant for Chicago Union Station project; speeds up Acela trains »

KEYWORDS: Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, federal grant, upgrades, station improvements, Chicago Department of Transportation (DOT), Cook County, Illinois DOT, Michigan DOT, Metra, High Speed Rail Alliance, Acela trains, Northeast Corridor, New Jersey

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C&S

Illinois commission issues grants for six rail bridge, crossing projects »

KEYWORDS: Illinois Commerce Commission, construction, grants, Grade Crossing Protection Funds, Rebuild Illinois, safety, grade separation, warning devices

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Short Lines & Regionals

Bankruptcy trustee seeks auction of San Luis & Rio Grande rail assets »

KEYWORDS: San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad Inc., Chapter 11 bankruptcy, auction, Trustee William Brandt Jr., railroad assets, short line, Surface Transportation Board

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People

RDC taps Olaechea to lead global business development »

KEYWORDS: Juan Olaechea, Railroad Development Corp., Henry Posner III, Ferrocaril Central Andino, business

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Rail Industry Trends

S.D. Rail Board considers federal funding for quiet zones »

KEYWORDS: South Dakota State Railroad Board, FRA, Special Transportation Circumstance grants, CRISI, quiet zones, crossing safety

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Why more women in rail? It’s good for business, says Corina Moore

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