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NJ Transit tells Congress it needs $1.25 billion bailout
(Source: Politico, March 19, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — NJ Transit, which runs one the of the nation’s largest commuter transportation networks, has lost 88 percent of its ridership and now needs a $1.25 billion federal bailout in order to survive, according to a letter...
U.S. weekly coal carloads fall to 10 year low
(Source: S&P Global Platts, March 18, 2020) HOUSTON — US coal carloads fell to a 10-year low 55,542 in the week ended March 14, down 5.3% from a week earlier and 23% lower than the year-ago week, the Association of American Railroads said Wednesday. Full story: S&P...
North American intermodal traffic takes a hit
(Source: Freight Waves, March 19, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Weekly North American intermodal traffic has fallen nearly 10% as the coronavirus dampens volumes. Full story: Freight Waves
AAR: Intermodal likely to see earliest coronavirus impacts
(Source: Railway Age, March 19, 2020) NEW YORK — According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), one rail sector in particular will be the first to feel the brunt of the coronavirus’ impact. Full story: Railway Age
AAR reports rail traffic decline for week ending March 14, 2020
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, March 18, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 14, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 463,017...
3 NJ Transit employees test positive for coronavirus
(Source: www.nj.com, March 20, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — Three NJ Transit employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, the agency confirmed Thursday night. One is a “frontline employee,” spokesperson Nancy Snyder wrote in an email. Full story: www.nj.com
Three known cases of coronavirus reported at two Class I railroads
(Source: Freight Waves, March 19, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific each have employees who have contracted the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Full story: Freight Waves
RRB cautions customers against scams
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, February 17, 2020) CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is reminding its customers to use caution and common sense to avoid being the victim of a telephone or email scam. Should there be some type of...
COVID-19 may derail dueling railroads’ antitrust trial
(Source: Law 360, March 18, 2020) NEW YORK — Two railroad companies asked a Virginia federal judge Tuesday to pause an antitrust suit over a small railroad they co-own, citing travel restrictions and concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, with plaintiff CSX...
Amtrak announces reduced schedule, cancelled routes
(Source: Amtrak press release, March 18, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — While Amtrak continues to operate across the nation, we have adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets. The most up-to-date schedules are available when booking your trip...
