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Transport Canada introduces new rail security measures, but goal may be easier trade with U.S.
(Source: CBC News, June 26, 2017) OTTAWA — Transport Canada is proposing new regulations to reduce the risks of terror attacks on the Canadian rail system. The proposed regulations, which were published on Friday, would apply to freight carriers that transport...
Port truck drivers end strike in Los Angeles
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 26, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A week-long strike by Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach truck drivers and warehouse workers culminated in a large and raucous rally on the steps of the Los Angeles city hall...
STB: Overall class I employment declined in mid-May 2017, but T&E employees increased 0.64 percent
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 22, 2017) Class Is employed 149,032 workers in the United States as of mid-May, down 0.05 percent from employment in mid-April and down 2.42 percent from the year-ago figure, according to the Surface Transportation Board (STB)....
Amtrak statement on new President and CEO Richard Anderson
(Source: Amtrak press release, June 26, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak announced that it has named Richard Anderson, a 25-year veteran of the aviation industry, as its next president and chief executive officer. Anderson, former chief executive officer of both Delta...
Amtrak picks Delta’s former chief as its new CEO, replacing Wick Moorman
(Source: New York Times, June 26, 2017) NEW YORK — Amtrak, the national passenger railroad that has been struggling to maintain its tracks in New York City, said Monday that it had chosen an airline industry veteran to be its next chief executive. Amtrak’s board named...
China’s fastest bullet train makes debut
(Source: Economic Times, June 26, 2017) BEIJING, China — China's indigenous next generation bullet train with a maximum speed of 400 kmph made its debut today on the country's busiest Beijing-Shanghai line. Full story: Economic Times
Man remains in critical condition days after being hit by 2 trains in SE Portland
(Source: The Oregonian, June 23, 2017) PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who was hit by two trains Tuesday night in Southeast Portland is in critical condition, officials said Friday. Full story: The Oregonian
Shippers adapting to local corn market
(Source: Bismarck Tribune, June 25, 2017) BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota farmers have sold a lot of corn, but many agree there’s still a fair amount of crop left after last year’s record production — and that surplus could wreak havoc on local prices. Full story:...
Amtrak trains running after power system, tree fire
(Source: Associated Press, June 25, 2017) GROTON, Conn. — Amtrak officials say a tree came in contact with a power system, sparking a fire near Groton, Connecticut, delaying three trains scheduled to pass through. Full story: Star Tribune
Private freight line hopes to end Chicago gridlock
(Source: Railway-Technology.com, June 26, 2017) CHICAGO — As North America’s single largest rail hub, Chicago handles roughly 25% of nationwide rail traffic between the country’s east and west coasts, as well as to the southern US and Canada. Approximately 500 freight...
