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NS profits fall, 2,000 jobs to be cut

January 28, 2016 WSLS.com reported that Norfolk Southern plans to cut 2,000 jobs in response to its fourth quarter profits sliding 29 percent amidst its attempts to ward off a takeover bid from Canadian Pacific. Read the entire article here.

Tags Canadian Pacific, CP, Furloughs, Norfolk Southern, NS

BNSF idles train cars in Wyo.

January 28, 2016 The Wyoming Business Report has stated that as a consequence of decreased demand from the coal industry, BNSF is idling train cars and locomotives in Wyoming. Read the entire article here.

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Dem calls for Senate hearing re: CP proposal

January 27, 2016 The Hill.com reported yesterday that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is requesting a Senate hearing to investigate Canadian Pacific’s proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern. The Hill quoted Manchin as describing the proposal as a “Wall Street takeover.” Read the c [...]

Tags CP, merger, NS

SMART TD News posted online today

January 27, 2016 The December 2015/January 2016 issue of the SMART TD News is attached here. If you are a SMART TD member, a hard copy is being mailed to your home via U.S. Mail and should arrive soon.

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SMART SLD gives Ga. lawmakers in-person view

January 27, 2016 On Tuesday, January 26, SMART TD’s Georgia State Legislative Director (SLD) Matt Campbell, led Georgia lawmakers on a tour of the CSX railroad yard and Atlanta training center. “This was a great opportunity to teach our legislators about the duties and responsibilities [...]

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Freight cars derail in Minn.

January 27, 2016 News8000.com reported this morning that six mixed-freight cars of a Canadian Pacific train derailed last night near Reno, Minn. No injuries were reported. Click here to read the entire article.

Tags Canadian Pacific, CP, derailment

Amtrak considers reintroducing Gulf Coast service

January 26, 2016 Progressive Railroading reported that Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission will consider the possibility of reintroducing passenger rail service on the Gulf Coast by operating, next month, an “inspection train” between New Orleans and Jacksonville, Fla. Read t [...]

Tags Amtrak, Gulf Coast Service, Southern Rail Commission

GP Sellers: “Nothing We Can’t Accomplish”

January 26, 2016 I would like to take this opportunity to thank every SMART member for your hard work in 2015, work that strengthens this union. It may not always be apparent, but along with union involvement, the day-to-day work you perform also reflects on our organization and on every memb [...]

SMART TD opposes auto control systems in FRA letter

January 25, 2016 In a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Associate Administrator for Safety Robert Lauby, SMART Transportation Division’s National Legislative Director John Risch called on the FRA to issue an emergency order prohibiting the use of auto control systems. In h [...]

Missouri board to hold "Surviving Layoff" workshop

January 25, 2016 The Missouri State Legislative Board is holding a “Surviving Layoff” workshop as a part of the Missouri AFL-CIO’s Dislocated Worker Program, Jan. 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. The workshop will be held at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 Hall, 2902 Blue Ridge Blvd. [...]

Tags Furloughs, Missouri State Legislative Board, workshop