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In preliminary report, NTSB says low visibility, high rainfall likely contributed to CSX derailment near Elkhorn City, Ky.
(Source: Television station WYMT, March 30, 2020) ELKHORN CITY, Ky. — One month ago on February 13, 2020, CSX Transportation freight train K42911, a high-hazard flammable key train carrying denatured ethanol, derailed in Draffin, Ky. Now, a preliminary report from the...
CN not doing enough to mitigate COVID-19 risks for workers
(Source: Teamsters Canada press release, March 30, 2020) MONTREAL — The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is taking issue with CN’s seeming lack of concern for its transportation workers. Union officials are being overwhelmed with complaints from their members...
See photo: Arkansas tornado rips BNSF train off the tracks
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, March 29, 2020) NEW YORK — A tornado carrying an EF-3 rating tore through Jonesboro, Ark., on Saturday evening injuring 22. A BNSF freight train was literally pulled from the tracks, leaving wheels and axles almost in place. Full...
UP to announce Q1 2020 results on April 23
(Source: Union Pacific press release, March 26, 2020) OMAHA, Neb. — You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s first quarter 2020 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, April 23,...
CN says grain movement has improved significantly this month
(Source: Radio station CKRM, March 27, 2020) REGINA, Sask. — CN Rail says grain movement is flowing smoothly this month after serious disruptions this winter. Full story: www.620ckrm.com
Amtrak Auto Train derails in DeLand
(Source: Click On Orlando, March 27, 2020) DELAND, Fla. — An Amtrak train suffered derailment in DeLand Thursday afternoon, according to Amtrak. According to authorities, only cargo cars containing passenger vehicles derailed. Full story: Click On Orlando
Union Pacific donates 6,600 masks to Nebraska Medicine
(Source: Television station KSNB, March 26, 2020) OMAHA, Neb. — Countries, cities and states are rallying together, fighting COVID-19 as one. In Omaha, Union Pacific is rallying behind one of the nation’s top hospitals. Full story: www.ksnblocal4.com
Amtrak River Runner service reduced
(Source: The Examiner, March 29, 2020) INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Sunday was the last day — for now, at least — of four Amtrak trains crossing Missouri between Kansas City and St. Louis. Amtrak is reducing service in Missouri and elsewhere amid falling passenger rates due to...
Texas Central bullet train lays off 28 employees amid coronavirus outbreak
(Source: Dallas Morning News, March 28, 2020) DALLAS — The timetable for the highly anticipated bullet train between Dallas and Houston is uncertain after Texas Central — the company building the project — laid off 28 employees Friday because of the coronavirus...
Declining ridership brings change to Amtrak Cascades trains
(Source: Washington State DOT, March 27, 2020) SEATTLE, Wash. — Due to a severe drops in ridership, WSDOT is reducing service of Amtrak Cascades trains. Two daily roundtrips between Seattle and Portland are the only Cascades trains that will continue to operate in...
