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Flooding hits UP, Amtrak in Missouri
(Source: Railway Age, May 3, 2017) NEW YORK — Recent heavy rains and flooding in Missouri is tying up rail access for Union Pacific and Amtrak. Full story: Railway Age
Samuelsen sworn in as TWU International President; Lombardo retires
(Source: Transport Workers Union press release, May 3, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the TWU International Executive Council meeting today, Executive Vice President John Samuelsen was elevated to International President after incumbent President Harry Lombardo...
FRA extends Part 243 implementation deadline by full year
(Source: Railway Age, May 3, 2017) NEW YORK — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has extended the implementation dates of Part 243 Minimum Training Standards by one year according to a notice in the May 3 edition of the Federal Register. Federal Regulations...
Despite costing thousands, tickets sell out for Japan’s new luxury train
(Source: National Public Radio, May 2, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In Japan, it costs nearly $3,000 for one person to ride on a new luxury train that launched this week, and the highest price is nearly $10,000, for what resembles a cruise ship experience traveling...
NS VP Hurlbut sells 571 shares of company stock
(Source: The Markets Daily, May 2, 2017) NEW YORK — Norfolk Southern Corp. VP Thomas E. Hurlbut sold 571 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 28. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.66, for a total transaction of $67,183.86. Following...
CP rolls out 60-foot intermodal unit
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, April 27, 2017) CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific and Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited announced today the deployment of North America’s first 60-foot intermodal container for use by the retailer. The 60-foot...
Canadian official vows to slap carbon tax on U.S. coal exports
(Source: Bloomberg, May 2, 2017) VANCOUVER, B.C. — British Columbia’s premier said she’s ready to impose a C$70 ($51) carbon tax on every metric ton of U.S. thermal coal passing through the western Canadian province’s ports if she’s re-elected next week. Full story:...
Schumer says budget agreement gives Amtrak extra money for NEC, Penn Station repairs
(Source: Associated Press, May 2, 2017) NEW YORK — Congress is giving Amtrak a funding boost that should help it make repairs to aging infrastructure at New York's Penn Station as well as up and down the Northeast Corridor. Democratic New York Sen. Charles Schumer...
Chicago legislators want Norfolk Southern to stop gun thefts
(Source: Associated Press, May 2, 2017) CHICAGO — Chicago aldermen representing high-crime neighborhoods near a Norfolk Southern rail yard, where 150 guns were stolen in three major thefts over a three-year span, are proposing new laws to try to ensure railroads...
Passengers on Amtrak’s Empire Builder have a message for Congress: Don’t cut long-distance rail travel
(Source: The Spokesman-Review, May 3, 2017) SPOKANE, Wash. — He goes by Mr. Amtrak. Richard Rolark, 67, of Chicago, has spent the past year riding long-distance Amtrak trains for fun and for therapy. Full story: The Spokesman-Review
