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High-speed rail development is set to receive $5 billion over the next five years, on top of the $8 billion already approved in the stimulus package, according to the 2010 budget just released by President Barack Obama. The funding would go to the state grant program. “This investment will lead to the creation of several
Read moreOn February 10, 2009 in Oakland, California Amtrak held a ceremony to celebrate African American Heritage Month and honor the contributions of the Pullman Porters to the civil rights movement. The Pullman Porters were part of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters that merged into TCU in 1978. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters “A
Read moreDues for most TCU members who are working will increase by $2.20 per month, effective April 1, 2009. In cases where dues are normally deducted a month in advance, the April increase will be deducted in March. The April dues increase is mandated by Article 26, Section 2(b) of the TCU Constitution which sets forth
Read moreAll TCU Members Invited to Enter IAM’s 2009 Photo Contest The IAM’s annual photo contest is now under way, and the Machinists are hoping that lots of TCU members will enter their photos taken on the job. Entries should catch TCU or IAM members at work in a previously un-posted photo. Winners will receive a
Read moreAmtrak’s USA Rail Pass is now available for purchase in the U.S. Until recently, the pass could only be bought by travelers who lived outside the country. The passes are available for 15, 30 and 45 days of travel. The USA Rail Pass is not valid for travel on Amtrak’s AutoTrain or the Acela Express.
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