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Paterson Grain reports largest-ever grain train shipped by CP Rail
(Source: Real Agriculture, May 21, 2020) CALGARY — Paterson Grain says it has shipped the largest-ever grain train on the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) network. According to the company, the train consisted of 167 new high-capacity hopper cars, and carried 16,313...
Amtrak and NJ Transit awarded $91.5 million in federal funds for Portal North Bridge replacement
(Source: NorthJersey.com, May 26, 2020) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — The Federal Railroad Administration awarded $91.5 million to Amtrak and NJ Transit for the replacement of the century-old Portal North Bridge in Kearny, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Tuesday. Full story:...
Senators introduce bill on financing loans for rail infrastructure projects
(Source: Freight Waves, May 26, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two U.S. senators last week introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at helping short line railroads and passenger railroads finance capital investment projects. Full story: Freight Waves
FRA extends COVID-19 emergency relief for commuter railroads
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 26, 2020) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has granted a request from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to renew temporary emergency relief from certain rail safety regulations so that commuter...
Amtrak plans deep workforce cuts ahead of slow pandemic recovery
(Source: Bloomberg, May 26, 2020) NEW YORK — Amtrak is preparing to slash its workforce by as much as 20% in its upcoming fiscal year as the U.S.’s lone nationwide passenger railroad braces for a slow recovery to ridership that’s been gutted by the coronavirus...
Amtrak says it needs another $1.5 billion bailout to stay afloat
(Source: Washington Post, May 26, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak says it needs nearly $1.5 billion in supplemental funding from the federal government to maintain "minimum service levels," anticipating ridership will not recover to pre-pandemic levels in fiscal 2021....
Railroads, shippers spar over scope of fuel price-fixing
(Source: Bloomberg Law, May 26, 2020) NEW YORK — The country’s top freight railroads are fighting with some of the largest companies bringing fuel price-fixing claims against them in D.C. federal court over the proper scope of the multidistrict case after the defeat...
Amtrak customer service representatives return to Marshall, Texas
(Source: CBS 19, May 25, 2020) MARSHALL, Texas — For nearly two years, the Marshall community and national rail advocacy groups have pushed for Amtrak to bring back staffing to 15 stations across the U.S. and in the East Texas city. Full story: www.cbs19.tv
Amtrak Hiawatha trains 332 and 339 to resume operations
(Source: Television station WISN, May 23, 2020) MILWAUKEE — Effective June 1, Amtrak Hiawatha trains 332 and 339 between Milwaukee and Chicago will resume operation. Amtrak passengers are required to wear face masks. Full story: www.wisn.com
Teamsters denounce DHS policy change amid COVID-19 pandemic
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 22, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters Dairy and Food Processing Division Director Rome Aloise regarding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcement...
