Wednesday, September 14, 2022

(not) Riden' the Rails: Amtrak Is Canceling All Long Distance Passenger Trains Starting Tomorrow

 From The Hill:

Amtrak will cancel all long-distance trains beginning on Thursday to avoid disruptions in advance of a potential rail worker strike later this week.

An Amtrak spokesperson said the changes will ensure trains can reach their destinations before the strike, which could begin as early as Friday, and the adjustments could soon extend to other routes.

Amtrak is not involved in the contract negotiations between rail workers and freight companies, but many of its trains run on railroads owned by third parties that would shut down if a strike takes place....

....MUCH MORE

Also at The Hill, a story on the Secretary of Transportation:

Why Buttigieg is sparking 2024 chatter