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Broken rails suspected in twin CP oil train derailments near Guernsey, Sask.
(Source: CBC News, April 21, 2020) SASKATOON, Sask. — Canada's lead railway safety investigator believes broken pieces of track were at play in two Canadian Pacific Railway oil train derailments that happened less than two months apart near the same Saskatchewan...
After 2nd driver dies of coronavirus, union says NJ Transit needs to pay them hazardous duty pay
(Source: www.nj.com, April 20, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — After a veteran bus driver with 28-years behind the wheel became the second to die from the coronavirus, bus union officials said they need hazardous duty pay and on-site testing for the coronavirus. Full story:...
America’s freight railroads refuse to cover out-of-pocket COVID-19 costs
(Source: Column by SMART-TD Vice President Brent Leonard, April 20, 2020) CLEVELAND, Ohio —While America and the world struggle to combat the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, new heroes have emerged. While much of America has long celebrated its athletes and celebrities...
CP Rail reports Q1 2020 financial results
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, April 20, 2020) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific's first quarter of 2020 was the best Q1 on record for Canadian grain and grain products, with more than 6.35 million metric tons (MMT) moved. The 2020 result breaks the...
U.S. Department of Labor considers employer’s good faith efforts when enforcing compliance during coronavirus pandemic
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) press release, April 16, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance to advise...
DOT makes available $311.8 million for capital rail projects
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, April 17, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) today for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and...
Union Pacific sees biggest inside stock buy in years
(Source: Barron’s, April 17, 2020) NEW YORK —Union Pacific William J. DeLaney paid $2.1 million on March 31 for 15,000 Union Pacific shares, an average price of $138.20 each. DeLaney made the purchase through a trading plan that executes automatically when preset...
KCS eyes cost control measures
(Source: Freight Waves, April 17, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Kansas City Southern hopes to weather the coronavirus pandemic by shifting its operating plan to cut costs even further as a means to counter an anticipated steep downturn in second quarter volumes. This...
Upheaval in supply and demand for goods throws transportation networks into disarray
(Source: Globe and Mail, April 19, 2020) TORONTO — An idled economy needs far less transportation capacity, and a massive idling of ships, trucks and airplanes is already under way. But modern countries still require fertilizers, grains and food. They still need...
MTA requests $3.9 billion in federal aid
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 17, 2020) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) yesterday issued a letter to the New York State Congressional Delegation requesting an additional $3.9 billion in federal funding as Congress considers its next COVID-19...
