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Runaway rail car reported on same B.C. train line as fatal 2019 derailment
(Source: Revelstoke Review, January 29, 2020) REVELSTOKE, B.C. — A runaway train car carrying grain through Field was recently reported to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) by CP Rail. The rail company confirmed the incident happened on January 14. Full story:...
Florida’s Brightline railroad is nation’s deadliest after high rate of track deaths
(Source: National Public Radio, January 29, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Officials in Florida are considering legislation aimed at curbing the high number of deaths on the tracks of a new passenger rail line. Brightline is a privately owned rail service operating trains...
Mobile mayor says he expects to “get to yes” on city-funded Amtrak service
(Source: Television station WALA, January 29, 2020) MOBILE, Ala. — Mayor Sandy Stimpson said Wednesday he expects to “get to yes” on city-funded passenger rail service but added he wants assurances it would not impact freight traffic. Full story:...
After $25,000 fee, wheelchair users wait for better Amtrak stations, trains
(Source: USA Today, January 29, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak's decision to charge two wheelchair users $25,000 to ride a train in Illinois generated a firestorm of criticism from disability advocacy groups and lawmakers. Though Amtrak reversed that decision and...
Canadian Pacific beats profit estimates in Q4 2019, sees higher 2020 shipments from trade deal
(Source: Reuters, January 29, 2020) NEW YORK — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd topped analysts’ estimates for quarterly profit helped by higher freight revenue from crude shipments, and the company said it expects the U.S.-China trade deal to lift grain volumes in 2020...
Norfolk Southern stock jumps to record high
(Source: Market Watch, January 29, 2020) NEW YORK — Shares of Norfolk Southern Co. shot up 5.4% to a record high Wednesday, after the railroad operator reported a fourth-quarter profit that was well above expectations, although revenue fell slightly more than...
RCMP to review fatal B.C. train derailment investigation after evidence points to cover up by CP Rail
(Source: Vernon Morning Star, January 29, 2020) VERNON, B.C. — The RCMP will be reviewing the investigation into the fatal CP train derailment that occurred nearly a year ago just outside of Field. The RCMP confirmed it will review the file after a seven-month long...
Union Pacific to reopen almost 60 lanes, reversing course of last year
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, January 29, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Union Pacific Railroad will reopen 58 interline service lanes with CSX and Norfolk Southern beginning Feb. 1, the railroad informed customers Monday. The railroad said the decision was "a result of Union...
Wyoming legislature takes up two-person crew legislation
(Source: Television station KPVI, January 29, 2020) CASPER, Wyo. — After shooting down a similar bill in 2019, the Wyoming Legislature could be taking another crack at legislation intended to set a minimum crew size for trains operating on the state’s railways. Full...
Operation Lifesaver announces renewed grant from Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh
(Source: Operation Lifesaver press release, January 28, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) received renewed grant funding for its rail safety education efforts in 2020 from the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh...
