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17-car construction train works its way north, laying track on Hartford Line
(Source: Hartford Courant, October 12, 2016) HARTFORD, Conn. — With just 15 months before the Hartford Line's commuter service is due to begin, a 17-car construction train is slowly laboring north through Wallingford, putting down as much as a mile of track a day....
NS donates to Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, October 11, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with Hurricane Matthew relief efforts across five Southeastern states. Hurricane Matthew brought heavy rains and flooding...
How can SEPTA attract regional rail riders?
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 12, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA did not have specific plans to offer an incentive to riders, but the authority was open to options and is looking into ways to attract riders. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
STB rails against CSX for ongoing crossing issues in Chicago
(Source: Daily Southtown, October 12, 2016) CHICAGO — Instances of blocked crossings and malfunctioning gates and signals on a CSX Transportation line running through Chicago's Southwest Side and adjacent suburbs remain "troubling" despite assurances by the railroad...
Amtrak launches PIDS at NY Penn Station
(Source: Railway Age, October 11, 2016) Amtrak announced Oct. 11 the launch of a new, state-of-the-art Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) at Penn Station New York. The new PIDS communicates train status, origin and destination stations, boarding gate and...
Norfolk Southern hopes to expand Taylor yard in Pa.
(Source: The Times-Tribune, October 12, 2016) SCRANTON, Pa. — A local freight transfer company plans to expand its operation at the Norfolk-Southern railroad yard in Taylor, creating at least 20 jobs, officials said Tuesday. Full story: The Times-Tribune
CSX President Gooden sells $500,000 in company stock
(Source: The Cerbat Gem, October 12, 2016) NEW YORK — CSX Corp. President Clarence W. Gooden sold 16,129 shares of CSX Corp. stock in a transaction that occurred on October 6. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.00, for a total value of $499,999.00....
Southeast rail operators working to restore service
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, October 11, 2016) NEW YORK — Multiple washouts caused by Hurricane Matthew along Norfolk Southern and CSX lines have suspended services of both freight and passenger trains as rail operators in the southeast hustle to assess damage...
Man injured in Hoboken crash suing NJ Transit; Scores of lawsuits expected to follow
(Source: New York Daily News, October 12, 2016) NEW YORK — A New Jersey straphanger who had one finger partially ripped off in the deadly Hoboken NJ Transit crash said he’s slapping the commuter rail with a lawsuit Tuesday. Full story: New York Daily News
Canada’s Energy Board says oil pipeline capacity lacking
(Source: UPI, October 12, 2016) CALGARY, Alberta — Oil transportation from the Canadian market remains dependent in part on rail transport because of insufficient pipeline capacity, a federal report said. Full story: UPI
