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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced findings of a new report, Moving Forward: A Progress Report, that updates the U.S. Department of Transportation’s efforts to develop a first-ever comprehensive National Rail Plan. These findings show the needs and path that High Speed Rail development will need for the future. Click here to read the release
Read moreTCU sent a letter to each NFL team owner showing solidarity in the labor movement and asking that an agreement be reached in order to avoid the threatened lockout of NFL players. Click here to read a sample of the letter sent to each owner.
Read moreAmtrak announces that Albrecht (Al) P. Engel, P.E., recognized rail transportation professional and passionate high-speed rail advocate, is joining Amtrak as vice president of a new High-Speed Rail department and will lead initiatives to grow Amtrak’s role as the premier operator of high-speed passenger rail service in the U.S. Click here to read the full
Read moreIn a recent release from the TTD, the leaders of 32 transportation unions urged the Obama Administration to proceed with great care in negotiations with China on a new “open skies,” agreement. Click here to read the full release from the TTD.
Read moreIn response to President Obama’s Labor Day announcement about job creation in the transportation network; Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) said, “This is a strategy that tackles two pressing problems. It will provide paychecks to people who have families to support while producing expanded and safer passenger and freight transportation
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