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After fiery train crash, crews will take on environmental cleanup
(Source: Arizona Republic, August 1, 2020) TEMPE, Ariz. — In addition to replacing a section of bridge after this week's fiery derailment and collapse, crews at Tempe Town Lake will test soil and water to determine the environmental impacts of chemicals that spilled...
NTSB among agencies investigating Tempe train crash
(Source: Arizona Republic, August 1, 2020) TEMPE, Ariz. — About half a dozen local, state and federal agencies are investigating what caused a train crossing over Tempe Town Lake to derail and catch fire this week. Full story: www.azcentral.com
CSX switching change should clear blocked Indiana crossings
(Source: Journal Review, July 31, 2020) CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The city warned drivers that rail crossings could be blocked for a third straight morning Friday as CSX Transportation makes operational changes. Full story: Journal Review
U.S. coal rail rates find pressure from low met coal prices, demand
(Source: S&P Global Platts, July 30, 2020) LONDON — U.S. coal rail rates came under pressure from low coking coal prices in the second quarter and weaker coal demand in regional and export markets, according to rail operators and suppliers. Full story: S&P Global...
Bob Scardelletti retires with 29 years as President of TCU and 53 years of membership
(Source: International Association of Machinists press release, July 30, 2020) ROCKVILLE, Md. — July 31, 2020, marks the retirement of TCU/IAM National President and Labor Legend Robert A. Scardelletti. President Scardelletti has fought for America’s working families...
Rail stakeholders consider pressing for tax subsidies to scrap railcars
(Source: Freight Waves, July 31, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Industry stakeholders are considering options to relieve the railcar supply glut amid the continued downward trend in U.S. carload volumes. Full story: Freight Waves
KCS to build second international rail bridge in Laredo
(Source: Laredo Morning Times, July 30, 2020) LAREDO, Texas — Just five months after submitting their application, Kansas City Southern’s presidential permit for a second international railroad bridge in Laredo was approved Wednesday. Full story: Laredo Morning...
AAR reports rail traffic decline for week ending July 25, 2020
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, July 29, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 25, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 481,331...
What we know: Tempe Town Lake freight train derailment
(Source: Arizona Republic, July 30, 2020) TEMPE, Ariz. — Calls to 911 poured in shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday as the Salt River Union Pacific Bridge turned into a fiery disaster scene. While the sequence of events was not yet clear Wednesday night, the cascade of...
Chemical leak contained following UP derailment, bridge collapse in Tempe, Ariz.
(Source: Television station ABC 15, July 30, 2020) TEMPE, Ariz. — Union Pacific apologized Thursday for the disruption it caused after one of its trains that was hauling lumber, chemicals, and other materials derailed, and subsequently caught fire, while crossing a...
