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Chicago’s Union Station slowly moving into 21st century
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 27, 2016) CHICAGO — Chicago's Union Station is an iconic but creaky machine for moving people — equal parts Roman grandeur and rat maze. From crowded train platforms to foul-smelling air, the station regularly foists indignities on...
New Amtrak stop in Arcadia, Mo., comes with big expectations
(Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 23, 2016) ARCADIA, Mo. — Nearly half a century had passed since anyone in this small Ozarks community could buy a train ticket out of town. Full story: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Amtrak’s Moorman: We’d love to see Trump fund NY infrastructure
(Source: CNBC, November 23, 2016) NEW YORK — In terms of transportation infrastructure, New York City could use a face-lift, Amtrak CEO Wick Moorman told CNBC on Wednesday. Full story: CNBC
Northeast train passengers fuel Amtrak’s growth
(Source: The News Journal, November 25, 2016) WILMINGTON, Del. — Amtrak carried a record number of riders during the past year – an increase fueled by passenger surges on just a few lines, including those that pass through Wilmington, the national rail company...
CP settles lawsuit with rival CN for $25 million
(Source: Canadian Press, November 23, 2016) MONTREAL — Canada's two largest railways have settled a legal dispute that erupted after an employee moved from one rival to the other, allegedly taking confidential information with him. Canadian National Railway Co. says...
CN security guard killed in shooting near Chicago
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, November 26, 2016) CHICAGO — Police are searching for a man who shot and killed a Canadian National Railroad contracted security guard and stole two vehicles Saturday evening in south suburban Harvey. Full story: Chicago Sun-Times
Latest date on PTC implementation shows uneven progress across railroads
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, November 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration today released third quarter 2016 data submitted by railroads on their progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC). The data...
STB: Class I workforce shrinks in October
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 28, 2016) Class Is employed 151,900 workers in the United States as of mid-October, down 8.28 percent year-over-year and 0.38 percent compared with mid-September employment numbers, according to the U.S. Surface...
AAR: Rail traffic up 2.8 percent for week ending November 19
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 23, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 19, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was...
Great Salt Lake causeway breach planned for December
(Source: Deseret News, November 21, 2016) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Authorities now believe enough time has passed to breach the Union Pacific causeway at the Great Salt Lake without detrimental effects to the ecosystem. Full story: Deseret News
