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STB: Texas Central project falls under its jurisdiction
(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 17, 2020) The Surface Transportation Board (STB) yesterday, reversing an earlier decision, determined that Texas Central Railroad's proposed Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail service will qualify as part of the interstate rail...
Uncertainty, concerns surround potential oil train resurgence
(Source: Bismarck Tribune, July 20, 2020) BISMARCK, N.D. — While lawyers fight over a federal judge’s order to temporarily shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, the oil industry is grappling with uncertainty as it ponders how to keep shipping Bakken crude to market....
Amtrak chief William Flynn: Railroad is actively engaged in luring new and current riders
(Source: Washington Post, July 17, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — William J. Flynn took the helm at Amtrak in mid-April just as the coronavirus pandemic decimated the rail’s service and substantially cut into its revenue. Full story: Washington Post
Hoffa statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 18, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is an official statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa: “Last night, our country lost a lion of the civil rights movement and a national force...
KCS reports second quarter 2020 results
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release (PDF), July 17, 2020) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) reported revenues of $547.9 million, a decrease of 23% from second quarter 2019. Overall, carload volumes were down 21% compared to prior year. Second...
KCS seeks to maintain PSR-related cost cuts
(Source: Freight Waves, July 17, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Although the COVID-19 pandemic led to a 23% drop in revenue in the second quarter for Kansas City Southern, the operational changes the company made to cut costs are serving as the silver lining. Full story:...
Kansas City Southern’s revenue falls 23% in second quarter of 2020
(Source: Freight Waves, July 17, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Kansas City Southern’s second-quarter revenue dipped 23% amid a 21% drop in carload volumes. Revenue in the second quarter of 2020 totaled $547.9 million, down 23% from the same period in 2019 as demand...
Metra board approves $15.2 million contract to build new Peterson Ridge Station
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, July 16, 2020) NEW YORK — The Metra Board of Directors have approved a $15.2 million contract to build a new Peterson Ridge Station and parking facility on the Union Pacific North Line. A Metra station in Edgewater has been planned...
NJ Transit cop revives baby born at train station
(Source: Associated Press, July 17, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — A newborn who was not breathing when she was born in a train station bathroom is doing well after a police officer performed CPR on the child and rushed her to a hospital. Body camera video released Friday by NJ...
Talgo VI trainsets withdrawn from Amtrak Cascades service
(Source: Railway Gazette International, July 16, 2020) NEW YORK — Washington State Department of Transport has withdrawn its 1998-built Talgo VI trainsets used to operate the Amtrak Cascades services between Eugene, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, ahead of the...
