Freight railways pushed to streamline their operations and improve their profit margins. Critics say the approach left the system stretched thin.
Tag: Freight (Cargo)
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Railroad Workers Point to Punishing Schedules as Cause of Strike
Employees say the inflexibility of scheduling upended their personal lives. The companies say they maintained service while using fewer resources.
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Amtrak Is Scrambling to Restore Canceled Trains
The rail service had started canceling all long-distance passenger trains on Wednesday because of the possible work stoppage on freight railroads.
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What We Know About the Railroad Labor Deal
A tentative deal could avert a strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, breaking an impasse in negotiations over sick time and working conditions.