While this is not a typical RT&S story, we want to ensure that our readers are aware of the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Biden administration’s mandate that large employers (i.e., those employing more than 100 people) must require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
There is a labor shortage crisis in the U.S., and in at least two sectors of the rail industry—short line and crossties—the search for workers has become frustrating. The nationwide problem also has seeped into Class 1 operations.
The Surface Transportation Board recently approved a new rail line in Utah, and officials can’t say enough against it.
By a 5-2 vote, the Bossier (La.) City Council voted to permanently close Old Shed railroad crossing over Union Pacific tracks.
RAISE grants continue the quest of elevating railroad lines.
A railroad crossing in Wichita, Kan., is damaging wheels and tires at a high clip.
The top news stories of the week ending Nov. 19.
Bossier City, La., is not the boss when dealing with railroad property, and Union Pacific let the city council know that earlier this week.
Is the ‘Impossible Railroad’ project simply too impossible? Union Pacific releases information on accident that killed worker in Texas HART now knows how it will fix problem, but still lacks the fixers
Some details have been released regarding a worker who was killed on a bridge construction site in Castroville, Texas.
