Category: Amtrak/Commuter
Changes made to DIPP
Effective September 1, 2016, changes have been made to the Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP). Click here for more information.Long Island commuter line reopens following crash
One of two Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter lines reopened this morning following the crash that occurred Saturday night when a commuter train sideswiped a work train that was blocking the track. Read the complete story from NYDailyNews.com.33 injured in Long Island train derailment
According to a CNN report, a Long Island, N.Y. commuter train heading eastbound collided with part of a work train that was blocking the track. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials are investigating the crash. Read the full story here.
Bay Area Railroaders to hold 9th annual rails luncheon and reunion
The ninth annual fall luncheon and railroad reunion, hosted by the Bay Area Railroaders, is being held Saturday, Oct. 15 at Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 Fourth St., Berkeley, CA 94710. All active and retired railroaders are welcome. The gathering will take place fr [...]
Transportation Infrastructure: #SheWillFixIt
For months now, coverage of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has saturated our nation’s news coverage. And thanks to Trump’s ability to swamp the media with the insults he hurls and gaffes he makes, that coverage is too often light on substance. Not enough is being reported o [...]