Passenger rail systems dodge crisis as strike threat likely averted
The agreement, which has yet to be ratified, came a day before a possible strike of freight railroad workers that would have halted much of the nation’s passenger rail operations. The developments early Thursday quickly translated to relief among passengers, and intercity and commuter rail systems facing service shutdowns.
“Amtrak is working to quickly restore canceled trains and reaching out to impacted customers to accommodate on first available departures,” the passenger railroad said in a statement.It is unclear if any of the day’s departures would be restored, but the company said it would provide updates to passengers.
The labor dispute over pay and working conditions between freight railroads and unions representing their workers had dragged for months. Workers this week were demanding greater flexibility to miss work for medical emergencies and other reasons without fear of being disciplined. Negotiators had until 12:01 a.m. Friday to reach a deal to avoid a significant hit to the economy.
“The rail strike would have hurt our economy and halted passenger rail service around the country,” he said.DJ Stadtler, executive director of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, which oversees passenger service in the state, called the tentative agreement “welcome news” for the growing number of Virginias who depend on Amtrak and commuter rail routes. Amtrak on Wednesday night had announced plans to shut down service to the state starting Thursday.
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