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Bill Withuhn, the Smithsonian’s transportation curator, dies at 75
(Source: Washington Post, August 12, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — William L. Withuhn, a licensed locomotive engineer who, during his 27 years as transportation curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, could have been called America’s official train...
Amtrak Great Dome rail car returns to Maine
(Source: Fosters Daily Democrat, August 24, 2017) PORTLAND, Maine — The Amtrak Great Dome rail car has returned to Maine to travel along with the Amtrak Downeaster on four trips each day between August 19, and September 24. Full story: www.fosters.com
Port of Virginia eyes biggest boxships, orders new cranes
(Source: Railway Age, August 24, 2017) NEW YORK — The Port of Virginia will purchase four new ship-to-shore cranes as part of the $320-million expansion of Virginia International Gateway (VIG). Both Norfolk Southern and CSX provide on-dock rail service. Full story:...
KCS Director Garza sells $433,402 in company stock
(Source: True Blue Tribune, August 24, 2017) NEW YORK — Kansas City Southern Director Antonio O. Garza sold 4,018 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 22. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.94, for a total transaction of...
Repairs on schedule, Amtrak to resume normal Penn Station service on September 5
(Source: Associated Press, August 24, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — Amtrak says it will resume regular train service at New York's Penn Station on Sept. 5 after eight weeks of major repairs required service cutbacks. Full story: www.baynews9.com
Senators call on Chao to reconsider sleep apnea rule
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 23, 2017) U.S. Senate Democrats have asked the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to reconsider its recent decision to withdraw an Obama-era proposal to mandate sleep apnea testing for train operators and commercial...
Opinion: Is CSX Hunter Harrison’s Waterloo?
(Source: DC Velocity opinion column by Mark B. Solomon, August 24, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — CP and CN were "set up to run well," said Lee Clair, a long time rail consultant. All Harrison had to do at both carriers was to "clean up" the operations, Clair said. By...
CSX digs in its heels, insists it’s not purposely delaying Amtrak trains
(Source: Journal & Courier, August 24, 2017) LAFAYETTE, Ind. — CSX has gone on the offensive, insisting that it's not purposely delaying Amtrak trains so that more lucrative freight trains get priority. Full story: Journal & Courier
Amid storm of criticism, CSX says problems should subside by Labor Day
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, August 25, 2017) CHICAGO — CSX CEO Hunter Harrison claims problems should subside by Labor Day, citing already-improving statistics and a new methodology for measuring performance in its latest presentation to the STB. Full story: Supply...
STB summons CSX to Sept. 12 public hearing
(Source: Jacksonville Business Journal, August 25, 2017) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corporation will participate in a public hearing with the Surface Transportation Board to update the federal agency on steps it is taking to correct service problems. Rail shippers and...
