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Christie says Amtrak fixes are what he sought
(Source: Associated Press, April 27, 2017) NEW YORK — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he's satisfied with Amtrak's announcement that it is accelerating repair work at New York's Penn Station starting next month. Full story: www.usnews.com
CSX CEO Harrison will get $84 million paycheck even if he quits
(Source: Fortune, April 28, 2017) NEW YORK — There has been a lot of controversy over the amount of money CSX will need to pay Hunter Harrison to be the railroad company's new CEO. It turns out he'll get that money even if he walks away from the job. Full story:...
Union Pacific CEO: Natural gas remains main factor for coal
(Source: Reuters, April 27, 2017) DETROIT — A recent Trump administration executive order aimed at boosting the coal industry by rolling back power-plant emission standards will have much less of an effect than market forces and cheap natural gas, the top executive of...
UP breaks two-year streak of falling shipments; quarterly profits in 1Q 2017 rise 10% over 2016
(Source: Omaha World-Herald, April 28, 2017) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad said Thursday that quarterly freight volumes rose for the first time in two years, sending shares higher by more than 3 percent. The company, the second-largest U.S. railroad by...
Amtrak announces New York Penn Station improvements
(Source: Amtrak press release, April 27, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman today announced a series of initiatives to strengthen railroad infrastructure and improve operations and preparedness at New York Penn Station, the nation’s busiest...
AAR: Rail traffic up 4.7 percent over 2016 for week ending April 22
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, April 26, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 22, 2017. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 515,131...
UP museum to launch exhibit on women in the rail industry
(Source: Omaha World-Herald, April 27, 2017) OMAHA, Neb. — On Saturday, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum will launch a new exhibit spotlighting women in the railroad industry. “Move Over, Sir: Women Working on the Railroad” will open with a special ceremony at 10...
Opinion: Saving lives nationwide: Rail Safety Week 2017
(Source: Column by Operation Lifesaver Director of Communications Libby Rector Snipe, April 26, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The year 2017 marks Operation Lifesaver’s 45th year, and we have an exciting way to celebrate! We are working with the U.S. Department of...
Canada’s Railway Safety Act comes into early review after Lac-Megantic
(Source: CTV News Montreal, April 26, 2017) MONTREAL — In light of the lessons learned following the chaos of the Lac Megantic rail disaster, Canada’s rail safety laws will come under review one year earlier than previously expected. Full story: CTV News Montreal
MBTA plan will speed system upgrades
(Source: Railway Age, April 25, 2017) NEW YORK — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has a new master plan that aims to accelerate its timeframe to bring its equipment, infrastructure and operations into a State of Good Repair from 15 years from the...
