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PTC issues cause Amtrak cancellations and delays

CHICAGO — Amtrak trains on some routes are experiencing cancellations or delays today (Friday, March 24) as a result of a nationwide server issue that is keeping the positive train control initialization process from taking place.   PTC issues cause Amtrak...

UP, CSX sign additional sick-leave agreements with rail unions

UP, CSX sign additional sick-leave agreements with rail unions Union Pacific Railroad and CSX yesterday announced recently negotiated agreements with rail unions to grant workers paid sick leave. UP said it reached agreements with eight labor unions to provide access...

U.S. House members introduce RAIL Act

U.S. House members introduce RAIL Act U.S. Reps. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) and Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Ohio) have introduced a bill aimed at reducing train derailments like the one that occurred Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio. The Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL)...