BREAKING: Amtrak cancels long-distance routes in anticipation of rail strike
The move comes as negotiations between several unions and major carriers continue, with strikes that could begin as early as Friday should a resolution not be found. It would be the first such strike in nearly 30 years.
Amtrak canceled its long-haul routes, even though its workers are not part of the labor dispute, because many of its long routes use railroad tracks that are owned by railroads involved in the discussions. “Amtrak is closely monitoring the ongoing freight rail-rail labor contract negotiations. The negotiations do not involve Amtrak or the Amtrak workforce. While we are hopeful that parties will reach a resolution, Amtrak has now begun phased adjustments to our service in preparation for a possible freight rail service interruption later this week,” an Amtrak spokesperson told the Washington Examiner on Thursday.
“While we are hopeful that parties will reach a resolution, Amtrak has now begun phased adjustments to our service in preparation for a possible freight rail service interruption later this week,” the company said Wednesday. The major rail carriers and associated unions have until Friday to reach an agreement on contract negotiations before a cooling-off period lapses and workers are permitted to strike. Should that happen, thousands of trains and the goods they are carrying could be stuck in place, resulting in severe economic consequences for the economy, which is already grappling with supply chain problems.
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