Cory Martin
Illinois State Legislative Board Chairman
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Violent crime on CTA trains down in ’23, but still higher than pre-pandemic levels
Violent crime on CTA trains down in '23, but still higher than pre-pandemic levels CHICAGO — The rate of violent crime on CTA trains continued to drop in 2023, years after it spiked when the pandemic emptied trains of many riders. But the violent crime rate still...
Cross-border railway closures weighing on Midwestern agriculture officials
Cross-border railway closures weighing on Midwestern agriculture officials Midwestern agriculture officials are worried about the consequences a railway closure may have on the state's farmers. The federal government closed two railroad crossing on Dec. 18 in Eagle...
Will Congress pass any rail safety bills in 2024?
Will Congress pass any rail safety bills in 2024? The passage of any rail safety legislation in Congress next year is likely to be influenced by two things, industry observers told FreightWaves: the 2024 presidential election and the release of a report by the...
Railway Safety Act Still Awaits Consideration
EAST PALESTINE — With the new year here and the one-year anniversary of the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment just over a month away, legislation to avert a similar rail disaster has slowed. Introduced March 1, by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance...
The Long-Awaited Rule Regarding Rail Recording Devices
The Long-Awaited Rule Regarding Rail Recording Devices The Federal Railroad Administration finalizes the push for safer and smarter journeys. In October, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released a Final Rule requiring the installation of inward- and...
Dow Rips Norfolk Southern’s Bid To Share Derailment Cleanup.
Dow Rips Norfolk Southern's Bid To Share Derailment Cleanup. Dow Chemical claimed Friday in Ohio federal court that Norfolk Southern is attempting to dump environmental cleanup costs on shipping customers that had rail cars carrying chemicals in the train that...
ACC wants STB to look into Class I liability requirements for hazmat shipments
ACC wants STB to look into Class I liability requirements for hazmat shipments The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is expressing concern to the Surface Transportation Board about the Class Is’ liability requirements for shippers of hazardous materials. In a Sept. 12...
UAW Goes on Strike Against GM, Ford and Stellantis
UAW Goes on Strike Against GM, Ford and Stellantis The United Auto Workers union hit the picket lines shortly after midnight, striking all three Detroit car companies at once for the first time. The work stoppages targeted factories in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri. UAW...
TEAMSTERS STAND WITH UAW FOR FAIR CONTRACT AT BIG 3 AUTOMAKERS
TEAMSTERS STAND WITH UAW FOR FAIR CONTRACT AT BIG 3 AUTOMAKERS (WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien on contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors: “The...
J.B. Hunt acquiring BNSF Logistics’ brokerage unit
J.B. Hunt acquiring BNSF Logistics’ brokerage unit J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced Thursday it will acquire the brokerage operations of BNSF Logistics, a subsidiary of BNSF Railway. BNSF Logistics provides a full suite of 3PL services through employees and...