Border bridges blocked as rail workers seek back pay, benefits

Former Mexican rail workers held protests and blockades at U.S.-Mexico border crossings in Arizona and Texas on Wednesday, seeking benefits, severance pay and more communication from the federal government.  “There is a protest by retired railroad workers taking place on the Mexico side of World Trade Bridge that is currently impeding all north and south…

Alaska Airlines to expand freighter service to Los Angeles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alaska Airlines will take advantage of two new Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to open its first dedicated cargo service south of Seattle, starting in April, said Adam Drouhard, managing director for cargo. The newly modified aircraft will help Alaska Air Cargo broaden its market reach in Alaska, speed up deliveries and reduce…

FRA issues safety bulletin on rolling equipment after engineer’s death

The Federal Railroad Administration is warning rail workers about the dangers of rolling equipment following the death of a Norfolk Southern worker last week in Alabama.  The incident happened just after 5 p.m. on Feb. 5 in Decatur, Alabama, when 55-year-old train engineer Chris Wilson, a 30-year veteran, died after several uncontrolled train cars crashed…