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Opinion: SEPTA and other transit systems are in dire need of more coronavirus relief
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer opinion column by Yasha Zarrinkelk and Dena Ferrara Driscoll, July 27, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — As Congress negotiates the next big coronavirus relief package, it is clearer than ever that a sustained investment in Pennsylvania’s public...
SEPTA is launching a COVID-19 memorial fund following seven employee deaths
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA is eyeing a way to help families of employees who have died or been severely impacted by COVID-19, the transit authority announced Monday. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
Union Pacific police will no longer work with ICE
(Source: CBS Los Angeles, July 27, 2020) LOS ANGELES — Police for the Union Pacific Railroad will no longer collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain people and transfer them into federal custody, the ACLU announced Monday. Full story: CBS...
Canadian rail carriers take a hit from COVID, but CN and CP are bullish on 2020’s second half
(Source: The Load Star, July 27, 2020) TORONTO — The balance sheets of Canada’s two class-one rail companies took a hit from Covid-19, but their top brass are upbeat on prospects for the second half of 2020, pointing to signs of strength in several key sectors. Full...
Norfolk Southern appoints Cindy Sanborn EVP & COO
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, July 27, 2020) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced its board of directors has appointed Cindy Sanborn executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1, 2020. Sanborn will succeed...
Hoffa: Infrastructure investment holds key to improving economy
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 24, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a message from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa: The coronavirus has brought the American economy to its knees. During the last few months, millions...
New federal LNG-by-rail rule published, lawsuit likely
(Source: Kallanish Energy, July 28, 2020) HOUSTON — The Trump administration has published a new rule that authorizes the bulk movement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail, and that has resulted in two environmental groups announcing that they intend to sue because...
Amtrak passenger arrested after drawing gun outside Penn Station
(Source: New York Post, July 25, 2020) NEW YORK — Amtrak police arrested a passenger outside of Penn Station early Saturday after the man brandished a handgun, sources told The Post. Full story: New York Post
Union Pacific eyes highway-to-rail conversion opportunities
(Source: Freight Waves, July 24, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union Pacific is looking for opportunities to take more market share away from trucks, whether that means through investments or through its own service product, executives said during the company’s...
UP’s Fritz: “Second quarter proved very challenging”
(Source: Railway Age, July 23, 2020) NEW YORK — Union Pacific (UP), the fifth Class I to report second-quarter 2020 financials, was hit hard, like most of its peers. Net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share, was 41% lower than the $1.6 billion, or $2.22...
