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UP says it is making steady progress on PTC
(Source: Railway Age, October 6, 2016) NEW YORK — Union Pacific on Oct. 6, 2016 updated its Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation program. Through Sept. 1, 2016, UP has invested $2.1 billion in PTC. The railroad’s current estimate for PTC’s total cost is about...
Inspector General says Amtrak not properly budgeting for PTC
(Source: The Hill, October 7, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak has made substantial progress in equipping an automated braking system along its routes, but the company still has not adequately budgeted for the potentially life-saving technology, according to the...
NS announces Hurricane Matthew operations and recovery efforts
(Source: Norfolk Southern service alert, October 9, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern's routes to Jacksonville, FL, Brunswick, GA, Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C. have been restored to service. NS is currently working to restore service east of Selma, N.C. to...
In Matthew’s aftermath, CSX to examine N.C. tracks before trains resume
(Source: Fayetteville Observer, October 10, 2016) FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — CSX Transportation, which operates and maintains nearly 1,800 miles of tracks in North Carolina, is aware of washouts because of Hurricane Matthew, according to Kristin Seay, a company spokeswoman....
NTSB releases data recorder information from Hoboken NJ Transit accident
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, October 6, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board released Thursday details downloaded from the event data and forward-facing video recorders on a NJ Transit commuter train...
AAR: Total rail traffic down 6.9 percent from 2015 for first nine months of 2016
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, October 5, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for September 2016. Carload traffic in September totaled 1,068,644...
33 injured in collision of LIRR trains
(Source: New York Times, October 9, 2016) NEW YORK — Thirty-three people were injured, four seriously, when two Long Island Rail Road trains, one carrying about 600 people, sideswiped each other on Saturday night, the authorities said. The collision, involving a...
Amtrak service back after Bronx freight train derailment; no injuries
(Source: Associated Press, October 5, 2016) NEW YORK — Amtrak says service is returning in New York and Connecticut following a freight train derailment in the Bronx. Full story: Washington Times
KCS to announce 3Q 2016 results on October 18
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, October 5, 2016) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) will release its financial results for third quarter 2016 on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will...
NJ Transit continues running extra trains to reduce overcrowding
(Source: www.nj.com, October 5, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit will continue to run two additional trains during peak travel times Thursday to help provide relief from recent overcrowding. Full story: www.nj.com
