Two Giant Railroads Agree to Share Their Toys
Published Date: 1/10/2025
Notice
Summary
BNSF Railway is getting temporary permission to use Union Pacific’s tracks in California to move ballast trains between Stockton, Elsey, and Keddie until the end of 2025. This helps BNSF keep their trains running smoothly without buying new tracks, and workers affected by this change will have job protections. The deal kicks in January 25, 2025, and won’t cost taxpayers a dime.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Railroad Worker Job Protections Preserved
If you are a railroad employee affected by BNSF’s temporary use of Union Pacific tracks (effective January 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025), you will be protected by job-protection conditions established in Norfolk & Western (1978) as modified in Mendocino Coast (1980). These protections apply to employees affected by the acquisition of the trackage rights.
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