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Norfolk Southern worker says he was hurt falling on steps on the job in W.Va.
(Source: The West Virginia Record, July 7, 2020) WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Kentucky man is seeking damages after allegedly sustaining an injury while working for Norfolk Southern in Mingo County. Full story: www.herald-dispatch.com
Amtrak offers buy-one, get-one promotion on its sleeper trains amid COVID-19, but there’s a catch
(Source: USA Today, July 7, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The rail service is offering a buy-one-get-one-free discount this summer for its roomette accommodation, meaning when one person books a roomette they can have their second ticket free. As always, though, study the...
Rail volumes make slow recovery but KCS keeps capacity tight
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, July 7, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a call with Cowen Analysts last month, Kansas City Southern (KCS) CEO Pat Ottensmeyer said the second quarter had been challenging. "But we do see signs of life in a number of key areas in our business...
Canada’s two largest railways move record grain in June, second quarter
(Source: Canadian Press, July 7, 2020) MONTREAL — Canada's two largest railways moved record quantities of grain in the second quarter after benefiting from another strong month in June. Full story: Times Colonist
Union Pacific EVP Whited sells $855,400 in company stock
(Source: Market Beat, July 7, 2020) NEW YORK — Union Pacific Co. EVP Elizabeth F. Whited sold 5,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 6. The shares were sold at an average price of $171.08, for a total value of $855,400.00. Full story:...
Is Amtrak leveraging the pandemic to permanently cut train service?
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, July 7, 2020) NEW YORK — Amtrak is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021. The celebration may be muted, however, due to the animosity Amtrak faces and, indeed, has faced throughout the 49 years since the agency took over...
Rail stakeholders: Tough road ahead for infrastructure bill
(Source: Freight Waves, July 7, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The multibillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week, but whether it can make it through the Republican-controlled Senate to President Donald Trump’s desk is less...
Canadian mainline railway accidents in 2019 up 42% over 10-year average
(Source: Calgary Herald, July 8, 2020) CALGARY — The accident rate on Canada’s main rail arteries surged last year, by 42 per cent over the previous decade’s average, says the country’s transportation investigator. Full story: Calgary Herald
Japan debuts new bullet train that can run during an earthquake
(Source: CNN, July 6, 2020) ATLANTA — Japan's latest record-breaking bullet train doesn't only run faster and smoother -- it's also able to transport passengers to safety in the event of an earthquake. Full story: www.cnn.com
CP announces best-ever quarter and June for transporting Canadian grain
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, July 7, 2020) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific announced today its best-ever quarter and June for moving Canadian grain and grain products. The two records are the latest in a standout crop year of linking Canadian producers...
