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Grain industry facing dire situation as backlog of grain shipments grow
(Source: Canadian Press, February 26, 2018) CALGARY — Grain shippers and producers are raising concerns about a growing backlog of rail shipments that they say is leading to lost sales and unreliable exports. Full story: Calgary Herald
CSX scraps plan for Carolina Connector rail hub
(Source: Rocky Mount Telegram, February 27, 2018) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The CSX train-to-trucks terminal planned for the Twin Counties has been permanently derailed. Billed as the Carolina Connector, the project was originally scheduled to be completed by the end of...
Cloud of death: 40 years after the ‘Youngstown Train Disaster’
(Source: News Herald, February 27, 2018) YOUNGSTOWN, Fla. — As Tommy Loftin waded through thick brush in northern Bay County, acid ate at his boot metal and a dense fog dulled the beam of his flashlight. His calls to any survivors were muffled by his gas mask. Full...
Caltrain considers new Wabtec contract for PTC
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, February 27, 2018) NEW YORK — The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board of Directors plans to consider the approval of a contract with Wabtec Railway Electronics, Inc. at its March 1 meeting to complete a federally-mandated safety...
Bomb-detection units coming to NYC’s Penn Station
(Source: Associated Press, February 27, 2018) NEW YORK — The Transportation Security Administration will begin testing new suicide vest-detection technology at New York City’s Penn Station starting Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said. Full story: www.wtnh.com
Q&A: RRB reports performance under Customer Service Plan
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, January 17, 2018) CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board's Customer Service Plan promotes the principles and objectives of customer-driven quality service agency-wide. The RRB’s plan lays out the standards and...
French government heads for showdown with rail unions
(Source: RFI, February 26, 2018) PARIS — The French government has promised a high-speed reform of the state-owned rail network with the use of administrative decrees, putting it on collision course with trade unions who are to meet to discuss strike action. Full...
GE and Ukrainian Railways sign $1 billion locomotive agreement
(Source: Railway Gazette, February 23, 2018) UKRAINE — A $1 billion framework agreement to support the modernization of its rail network was signed by Ukrainian Railways and GE Transportation on February 23. The agreement includes the supply of 30 TE33A Evolution...
BNSF to double track line linking Spokane Valley and Hauser, Idaho
(Source: Spokesman-Review, February 26, 2018) SPOKANE, Wash. — In response to increasing train traffic expected to nearly double by 2035 BNSF Railway is planning to install a second track from Hauser, Idaho, to the Spokane Valley. Full story: Spokesman-Review
Teamsters make further progress during third round of UPS contract negotiations
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 22, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters National UPS Negotiating Committee continued to make progress on a variety of issues as the third round of contract negotiations with UPS and UPS Freight...
