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CP Rail employees were told not to self-isolate after vacation until federal officials stepped in
(Source: CBC News, March 21, 2020) CALGARY — After a week of asserting its employees should not be subject to federal health advisories surrounding COVID-19, Canadian Pacific Railway has reversed course and ordered workers who have travelled abroad to stay home — but...
In a week, the coronavirus razed U.S. transit and rail systems
(Source: Washington Post, March 22, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — As recently as a month ago, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was talking about increasing service, having finally turned a corner after years of precipitous ridership declines. Full story:...
Union Pacific confirms second employee has COVID-19
(Source: NBC Nebraska, March 21, 2020) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Raquel Espinoza with Union Pacific Railroad confirmed a 20-year-old man in Lincoln County with COVID-19 is an employee with the railroad. Espinoza says he contracted the disease after contact with his...
CSX, UP, CN pledge to reduce emissions
(Source: Freight Waves, March 19, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union Pacific, CSX and Canadian National are setting goals to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in part through a pledge with the global initiative Science Based Targets. Full story: Freight...
D.C. Circuit rejects Union Pacific challenge to DOT flammable freight data disclosure rule
(Source: Reuters, March 18, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. federal appeals court has denied a bid by Union Pacific Railroad Company to invalidate a U.S. Department of Transportation safety rule that requires railroads to share with states and tribes information about...
Metrolink awarded $10.7 million from FRA for rail safety and operations improvements
(Source: Mass Transit Mag, March 18, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Metrolink has been awarded $10.7 million in funding from the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The funding will support...
Effective Saturday, Amtrak reduces daily Carbondale-Chicago roundtrips from 3 to 2
(Source: The Southern, March 19, 2020) CARBONDALE, Ill. — Citing fewer passengers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Amtrak has reduced its round-trip Carbondale-to-Chicago routes from three times daily to two. Full story: The Southern
Coronavirus update: MTA to draw on emergency funds; Amtrak, rail agencies adjust schedules
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 19, 2020) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City tomorrow will draw down $1 billion of emergency funds on its existing line of credit to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, MTA Chairman and Chief...
CP Rail files proxy circular, announces virtual annual meeting of shareholders
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, March 19, 2020) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Limited announced today that it has completed the filing of its notice of meeting and management proxy circular for CP's 2020 annual meeting of shareholders with...
KCS to announce 1Q 2020 results on April 17
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, March 20, 2020) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) will release its first quarter 2020 financial results on Friday, April 17, 2020, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will also hold...
