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Port of Savannah calls 10% container volume drop “better than expected”
(Source: DC Velocity, June 30, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Port of Savannah said today that a drop of nearly 10% for its container volume in May was “better than expected” in relation to the staggering impact of the coronavirus pandemic on both production and demand....
Passenger rail between Duluth, Twin Cities hurt by lack of state backing
(Source: Duluth News Tribune, June 30, 2020) DULUTH — While other states prosper, Minnesota is losing out on tens of millions of railroad dollars as the state Legislature fails to pass funding that would unlock federal money to support projects such as Northern Lights...
Norfolk Southern sold its Roanoke headquarters building for $30 million, less than assessed value
(Source: Virginian-Pilot, June 30, 2020) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern sold its 21-story downtown Norfolk headquarters to TowneBank and the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters for far less than the assessed value, according to a recorded deed with the city....
CN plans nearly C$1 billion in capital projects
(Source: Freight Waves, June 29, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Canadian railway CN is investing C$985 million (US$720.1 million) in capital improvement projects in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec in 2020. Full story: Freight Waves
Nebraska Commission files complaint against railroads for blocked crossings
(Source: Television station KSNB, June 30, 2020) LINCOLN, Neb. — After months of complaints and hearings, a Nebraska state agency is taking on three railroads to order them to stop blocking a railroad crossing in northern Grand Island. Full story:...
Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles set records for container movement
(Source: Maritime Executive, June 25, 2020) LOS ANGELES — The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California are not only neighbors but they also both continue to demonstrate southern California’s ability to handle the largest containerships in the world. While port...
SEPTA Regional Rail is coming back, but many of its suburban riders are still working from home
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — Regional Rail’s rush-hour crowds, the entangled webs of people weaving in and out of Philadelphia’s largest businesses and transit hubs, have been missing for months. Donald Hill, general chairman of the...
Amtrak to reduce New York-Florida trains starting July 6, with more cuts coming October 1
(Source: USA Today, June 29, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starting next week, Amtrak is cutting back service between New York and Florida, and train riders can expect more service reductions nationwide by fall. Full story: USA Today
NJ Transit claims “major milestone” in PTC progress
(Source: www.nj.com, June 30, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit officials proclaimed the agency “achieved a milestone” toward meeting an end of the year deadline to have a $337 million safety system running that’s required by the federal government. Full story:...
An observer’s view of the Pan Am Railways sale
(Source: Railway Age, June 30, 2020) NEW YORK — An industry observer who spoke with Railway Age on the condition of anonymity said that Pan Am Railways is indeed for sale, with BMO Financial Group handling a transaction for principal owner Tim Mellon, 78, and other...
