The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has rejected the claim of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) that it is not covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The Court stated: “We discern no threat to the dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania whenever a private individual commences a FELA suit in the courts of this Commonwealth,
Read moreNext-generation equipment best option to meet growing ridership demand In order to better meet strong and growing ridership demand on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), Amtrak is advancing plans to acquire new next-generation high-speed train sets and ending its plans to purchase 40 additional high-speed passenger cars to add to the existing Acela Express fleet. In
Read moreNorfolk Southern Railway Co. has been ordered by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to pay a Savannah-based employee $288,700 for punishing him because he said he was hurt on the job. The federal government said the employee was fired on trumped-up charges and pressured into admitting misconduct. OSHA ordered the company to
Read moreTCU has joined a coalition with unions, railroads, manufacturing, and other alliances supporting the Gateway Pacific Terminal. TCU is encouraging members in the State of Washington to attend these meetings and show that we support this terminal and the jobs that come with it. The opposition to the project has been very dominant at
Read moreTCU Representatives with Rich Trumka at the Passenger Railroad Conference from left to right; Mitch Canter, Bryant Cox, Michael White, Nathan White, John Falaris, Rob Barnett, Jane Glassing, Rich Trumka, Dan McLaughlin, Joel Parker, Billy DeCarlo, Sal Rodriguez and Ted Maldobry. On November 15th and 16th TCU Representatives attended the Passenger Railroad Conference given by
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