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Amtrak: CSX CEO Harrison is wrong and things aren’t improving
(Source: Journal & Courier, August 29, 2017) LAFAYETTE, Ind. — To hear CSX CEO Hunter Harrison tell it, the embattled freight railroad is on the right track. But to Amtrak and its customers, nothing could be further from the truth. Full story: Journal & Courier
UP re-routing freight between Mexico, Texas
(Source: Reuters, August 29, 2017) DETROIT — No. 1 U.S. railroad Union Pacific Corp said on Tuesday that a key rail gateway in Texas linking the United States and Mexico remains open, allowing the company to keep running trains north and south. Full story: Reuters
Hurricane leaves KCS on hold
(Source: Kansas City Business Journal, August 29, 2017) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern shut down parts of its line between Houston and Laredo on Friday as the storm approached. That’s a blow to the railroad, whose link between U.S. track and its Mexican...
Harvey hits BNSF hard
(Source: Railway Age, August 30, 2017) NEW YORK — Catastrophic flooding in the Houston, Tex., area and other parts of southeastern Texas from Hurricane Harvey continues to cause major disruptions to BNSF Railway service and operations in the region. The storm has...
BNSF, UP begin hurricane repairs in Houston area
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 30, 2017) BNSF Railway Co. and Union Pacific Railroad provided updates on the status of their operations in the Gulf Coast area, as flooding in Houston and parts of southeastern Texas continued in the aftermath of Hurricane...
As it travels through the mountains and plains of the West, the California Zephyr is a track star
(Source: Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2017) LOS ANGELES — I love the West, its granite peaks, endless grasslands and twisting canyons, which sounds like the ultimate car trip. Wrong. I think these sights are best viewed by rail, not road. Full story: Los Angeles...
New locomotives added to Amtrak routes in Illinois
(Source: State Journal-Register, August 27, 2017) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — New locomotives will begin pulling Amtrak passenger train on routes in Illinois, including the Chicago-to-St. Louis track that passes through Springfield and Lincoln, Illinois Department of...
Train conductor held for drug testing during stroke awarded $2.1 million
(Source: Daily Business Review, August 28, 2017) NEW YORK — Samuel F. Belcher's colleagues called it in over their radios when his behavior caused delays during a late-night shift: The train conductor was "acting funny," they said, staggering and showing signs of...
St. Louis companies sue CSX over delayed shipments
(Source: St. Louis Record, August 28, 2017) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis companies are suing a railroad company, citing alleged breach of contract. Foresight Coal Sales LLC, Sugar Camp Energy LLC and Williamson Energy LLC filed a complaint in the St. Louis 22nd Judicial...
Teamsters organizing power displayed at the TNBC
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 28, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters National Black Caucus (TNBC) recently wrapped up another successful conference, held this year in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 42nd annual...
