Railroad worker killed after being hit by remote-controlled train Fred Anderson, 56, was killed when he was pinned down between two train cars The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
A railroad worker was crushed to death in Ohio by a remote-controlled train. Unions have concerns Railroad unions are calling for a review after a worker was crushed to death between two cars over the weekend by a remote-controlled train in a CSX railyard in Ohio The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Rail union wants new rules to improve conductor training in the wake of 2 trainee deaths The nation's largest railroad union wants federal regulators to do more to ensure conductors are properly trained in the wake of two recent trainee deaths in Maryland The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Rail whistleblowers fired for voicing safety concerns despite efforts to end practice of retaliation Lawyers and unions representing rail workers say there is a clear pattern across the industry of railroads retaliating against workers who report safety violations or injuries on the job The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023
BNSF train engineers offered paid sick time and better schedules in new deal Roughly 7,500 BNSF train engineers may get up to eight days of paid sick time and more predictable schedules if they approve a deal with the railroad announced Tuesday The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
NTSB: CSX employee killed by train last month fell off during ‘shoving’ operation Federal investigators probing the death of a CSX employee last month at the Seagirt Marine Terminal in Southeast Baltimore said Tuesday the conductor trainee had lost his footing while “shoving” the railcars around a curve. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023
Freight train carrying hazardous materials derails in Pennsylvania, sparking evacuations Railroad industry has faced controversy this year over safety concerns The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made this year with sick time deals for most of the other rail unions The Independent UK · May 7, 2023
US rail companies grant paid sick days after public pressure in win for unions Leading railroads give four paid sick days after years in which workers weren’t allowed to call in sick the morning of their shift The Guardian - US · May 1, 2023
Freight train derails in Blue Island, police say no injuries reported and no hazardous materials released More than a dozen cars of the CSX train derailed around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday at Thornton Road and 136th Street in the south suburb, according to police and the railroad. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023
All Aboard! 3 Railroad Stocks That Won't Stop Chugging In the upcoming years, the railroad industry is anticipated to stay afloat due to its goods transportation services and swift investments in the sector. Hence, investors could consider shares of fundamentally sound railroad stocks Canadian National (CNI), CSX Corp. (CSX), and Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB). Read more…. StockNews.com · Mar 31, 2023
3 people are injured in a fiery West Virginia train derailment caused by a rockslide An empty coal train hit a rockslide along tracks in West Virginia on Wednesday morning, causing a fiery derailment that injured three crewmembers, CSX Transportation said in a statement. WEKU · Mar 9, 2023
3 injured in fiery train derailment caused by rockslide CSX Transportation says an empty coal train hit a rockslide along tracks in West Virginia, causing a fiery derailment that injured three crewmembers The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
'We all knew it was going to happen': Railroad workers and unions say years of cost-cutting and safety pushback created the Ohio train disaster The Norfolk Southern derailment that created a toxic plume this month highlights major problems in the rail industry. Fortune · Feb 25, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023 CSX railroad promises paid sick time to two more unions CSX railroad has promised to give more of its workers the paid sick time they demanded in contract negotiations last fall
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 In a first, some CSX railroad workers to get paid sick time Several thousand workers at CSX will soon get one of the things that pushed the railroad industry to the brink of a strike last fall: paid sick time
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Amid gains, railroaders seeking quality-of-life improvements The contract imposed on railroad workers last fall didn't resolve their quality-of-life issues, but there are indications the major freight railroads might start to address some of their concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time
Zenger · Jan 19, 2023 Hundreds Of U.S. Cities Have Adopted A New Definition Of Anti-Semitism Total of 1,116 global entities have adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s Working Definition of Antisemitism.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022 Michael Hiltzik: Greedy railroads are to blame for rail strike threat. Why should Congress help them? The prevailing take on the looming national rail crisis is that a few recalcitrant railroad unions are poised go on strike Dec. 9, provoking an industrywide labor walkout that would inflict a "crippling" blow to the U.S. economy.
StockNews.com · Nov 28, 2022 5 Stocks Investors Can Hold Onto Forever Although the stock market remains highly volatile due to high inflation levels and the Fed’s aggressive monetary policy stance, analysts believe consumer prices will significantly decline in 2023. Moreover, the Fed also signaled slower rate hikes ahead. So, fundamentally strong stocks, AbbVie (ABBV), CSX Corporation (CSX), Waste Management (WM), Stellantis…
StockNews.com · Nov 25, 2022 The 3 Best Stocks to Buy for a Starter Portfolio As the most recent data shows signs of inflation cooling, most Fed officials anticipate a slowdown in interest rate hikes. Since the market may witness a rebound, it could be the right time to consider investing in fundamentally strong stocks CSX Corporation (CSX), Albertsons (ACI), and KT Corporation (KT) for…
StockNews.com · Nov 21, 2022 Should You Buy This 1 Railroad Stock as the Holiday Season Approaches? Despite the macroeconomic headwinds, railroad service provider CSX Corporation (CSX) reported stable third-quarter results. However, its prospects for this holiday season look uncertain as a potential nationwide rail strike looms. So, will it be wise to own CSX shares now? Continue reading….
StockNews.com · Nov 17, 2022 3 Stocks to Buy Before 2022 Comes to an End With the Fed indicating that the final level of interest rates will be higher than expected, many analysts expect the economy to slip into a recession next year. Since the stock market will likely remain under pressure, investors should consider buying fundamentally strong stocks UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Merck & Co.…
StockNews.com · Nov 14, 2022 4 Stocks to Amplify Your Portfolio in Q4 With investors regaining confidence in the markets amid cooling down inflation, fundamentally strong stocks CSX Corporation (CSX), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), Celestica Inc. (CLS), and DLH Holdings (DLHC) may be ideal investments to capitalize on their potential rebound. Continue reading….
StockNews.com · Nov 14, 2022 2 Railroad Stocks to Catch a Ride on in Q4 Rebounding travel and tourism, the rising need for freight transportation services, and rapid investments in railroads are expected to help this industry grow leap and bounds over the coming years. Therefore, investors should consider investing in quality railroad stocks CSX Corporation (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) now. Moreover, these stocks…