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Morgan Stanley sees little chance Mexico will nationalize railroads
(Source: Freight Waves, June 15, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The possibility that the Mexican government would seek to nationalize the freight railroads seems unlikely, but it can’t be ruled out, according to a research update from investment firm Morgan Stanley. Full...
VRE extends operations and maintenance contracts with Keolis
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, June 15, 2020) NEW YORK — The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will continue to utilize Keolis Rail Services Virginia, LLC for operating and maintenance services. On the recommendation of the VRE Operations Board, the commuter rail...
Authorities investigate UP train derailment and explosion in Wyoming
(Source: Fairfield Sun Times, June 15, 2020) ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Plumes of smoke and flames shot upwards of 100 feet in the air Saturday afternoon moments after a train operated by Union Pacific Railroad derailed roughly four miles east of Rock Springs, causing...
Two NJ Transit conductors attacked by passengers on different trains, copys say
(Source: www.nj.com, June 16, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — Two New Jersey Transit customers were arrested last week after attacking train conductors in separate incidents, officials said. Full story: www.nj.com
Judge rejects bid by Metro-North conductors upset that trains have gotten more crowded
(Source: Journal News, June 15, 2020) NEW YORK — Metro-North Railroad’s conductors lost their bid to delay Monday’s debut of a new train schedule, which they say fails to address dangerous levels of crowding on rail lines after stay-at-home restrictions were eased....
Family of PATH worker who died from coronavirus sues the railroad
(Source: www.nj.com, June 15, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — The family of a PATH employee killed by the coronavirus filed a wrongful death suit against the railroad, contending it didn’t supply protective equipment, conduct testing or do enough to protect them. Full story:...
Norfolk Southern closing major part of Bellevue terminal five years after expansion
(Source: Toledo Blade, June 16, 2020) BELLEVUE, Ohio — Eight years ago, the Norfolk Southern railroad saw a bright enough future in its carload business — the kind of freight that moves in individual freight cars, rather than in shipping containers or in trainload...
Amtrak Downeaster resumes partial service to Boston
(Source: Portland Press Herald, June 15, 2020) PORTLAND, Maine — After a two-month suspension due to coronavirus health concerns, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has resumed Amtrak Downeaster service this week. Full story: Portland Press Herald
VRE inks $8.5 million deal to keep trains running to Fredericksburg for 1 more year
(Source: Potomac Local, June 12, 2020) FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is extending its Operating and Access agreement with CSX Transportation (CSX) for one more year, but the deal may not go much further than June 2021. Full story: Potomac...
SEPTA partners with Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to test employees at stations
(Source: Philadelphia Tribune, June 12, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA employees are now able to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge at four transit stations thanks to a new partnership with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. Full story: Philadelphia Tribune
