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Railroad workers are like family in Palestine
(Source: Palestine Herald-Press, July 20, 2021) PALESTINE, Texas — Working together can develop a deep camaraderie between coworkers and has for many of the employees that have worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Palestine. Full story: Palestine Herald-Press
UP fire train helps battle Dixie Fire
(Source: Reuters, July 20, 2021) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Dixie Fire, the state's largest, continues burning toward the northeast of California in a remote area that is difficult to reach, officials said. It has burned over 23 square miles (59.5 square kilometers) and...
Coalition forms to advocate for federal high-speed rail funding
(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 20, 2021) The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition (USHSR) has launched a campaign to ask Congress to include $205 billion in funding for high-speed rail in the pending infrastructure bills. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Overburdened U.S. logistics infrastructure sets off peak season alarms
(Source: The Load Star, July 19, 2021) TORONTO — One minute before midnight on Sunday, Class I rail operator Union Pacific (UP) slammed on the brakes and halted intermodal services from west coast ports to its Global IV terminal near Chicago. Full story: The Load...
BNSF meters traffic from West Coast to Chicago
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, July 20, 2021) NEW YORK — BNSF is the second railroad to take steps to limit its rail traffic to Chicago this week. Union Pacific paused traffic to its Global IV gateway in Chicago for a week on Sunday to dig out of the congestion at the...
NS cuts 7 more jobs as Cresson Engine House slated to close
(Source: Altoona Mirror, July 21, 2021) CRESSON, Pa. — Seven Norfolk Southern employees will be without jobs following the imminent closing of a local mechanics shop. Full story: Altoona Mirror
CN reports Q2 2021 results
(Source: CN press release, July 20, 2021) MONTREAL — today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, highlighting a 13 per cent increase in revenue ton miles (RTMs) year-over-year and volume growth in virtually every...
CN revenue rises 12.1% in Q2 2021
(Source: Reuters, July 20, 2021) NEW YORK — Canadian National Railway Co on Tuesday reported a 12.1% rise in quarterly revenue, as the country’s biggest railroad operator shipped more petroleum, chemicals and intermodal freight. Full story: Reuters
CP reports hundreds of gallons fuel spilled near Battle Creek
(Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press, July 19, 2021) ST. PAUL, Minn. — A diesel fuel spill at the Canadian Pacific rail yard in Pig’s Eye Regional Park recently sent hazmat crews scrambling to keep hundreds of gallons of fuel from entering Pig’s Eye Lake. Full story:...
CP statement on TSB investigation concerning fire in Lytton, B.C.
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, July 16, 2021) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific today issued the following statement on the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's ("TSB") rail transportation safety investigation (R21V0143) update concerning the fire in...
