…week addressing urgent freight rail service issues. “In recent weeks the board has received communications from a broad range of stakeholders of serious problems affecting the freight rail network, namely…
…to ensure that virtual sessions adequately allow for non-verbal communication. The quality of SAP sessions should not be compromised for the sake of convenience. Additional Comments Prior to implementing oral…
…use the score as a factor in bid evaluation or determinations of funding levels. Manufacturers will provide regular reporting to demonstrate compliance with job quality and hiring commitments. USJP commitments,…
…fertilizer and agriculture commodities are not the commodities to deprioritize, especially as we now enter the growing season.” PSR Looms Large Shippers and rail labor blamed service issues on Precision…
…the leadership of its long-serving top Democrat, Chair Peter DeFazio (Ore.), who is retiring. Still, not all members of the committee agree with “every aspect of the report,” the document…
…shortage, which led to the supply chain crisis, is not something that happened overnight, Regan explained. Its roots actually go back six to eight years when rail companies cut 20…
…over the same time period.[1] It is completely unsurprising that this would result in crew shortages and rigid inflexibility in the network. These cuts have occurred with complete impunity for…
…workers to manage the demand, Regan said. “NGFA cites that a lack of available crews has resulted in long delays. This should come as no surprise, as the carriers have…
…two-person crews, including both a Conductor and a Train Operator on board, to assist with evacuations and emergency communications the increased presence of Station Agents “We are in a race…
…Brooklyn as the latest example of a public transit and workplace safety crisis. “It is unacceptable for commuters to fear for their safety when using public transit and for transit…