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NS faces suit by former conductor who stepped into a sinkhole
(Source: Williamson Daily News, March 31, 2020) WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A former Norfolk Southern Railway conductor is suing the company for $3 million after suffering injuries when he stepped into a sinkhole while working in Ohio. Full story: Williamson Daily News
Man shot, killed aboard SEPTA train near Philadelphia
(Source: CBS Philadelphia, March 30, 2020) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened onboard an “El Train” overnight. SEPTA police called officers after discovering the body of a 41-year-old man at Kensington and...
NS to announce Q1 2020 results on April 29
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, March 31, 2020) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation will announce its first-quarter financial results during a conference call and live internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020. Quarterly earnings...
Riders say reduced schedules at NJ Transit and PATH make it too crowded to social distance
(Source: www.nj.com, March 31, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — Some commuters were greeted this week with sights not seen since before the coronavirus pandemic – NJ Transit buses and PATH trains crowded with standees after both agencies reduced service due to declining...
MBTA starts temperature checks on workers
(Source: CBS Boston, April 1, 2020) BOSTON — To help slow the spread of coronavirus, the MBTA has started temperature checks on its employees. Full story: CBS Boston
COVID-19 concerns temporarily close several suburban train stations used by Metra riders
(Source: Chicago Tribune, March 31, 2020) CHICAGO — Several suburban train stations used by Metra riders have been temporarily shuttered amid the spread of COVID-19. Full story: Chicago Tribune
FreightCar America temporarily suspends production at Alabama facility
(Source: Freight Waves, March 31, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — FreightCar America has temporarily suspended production at its facility in Shoals, Alabama, after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. Full story: Freight Waves
CN, CP confident of their post-pandemic response
(Source: Freight Waves, March 31, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Canadian railways say they will have the network capacity available to handle an anticipated surge in volumes once the coronavirus pandemic plays out and consumer patterns shift back to normal. Full...
UP, CSX warn of coronavirus’ potential impact on financial returns
(Source: Freight Waves, April 1, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union Pacific and CSX said the coronavirus pandemic is creating huge uncertainties that could translate into “material” financial impacts on the companies’ financial results, according to filings with the...
Coronavirus sidelines 32 employees at NJ Transit
(Source: www.nj.com, March 31, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — As of Tuesday, 32 NJ Transit employees have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, and 22 of them are frontline workers, said Nancy Snyder, an agency spokeswoman. The agency has a work force that totals...
