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Editorial: NJ Transit just had its best week in years
(Source: Editorial published at www.nj.com, January 21, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit was covered in just 20 sentences of Gov. Murphy’s State of the State address Tuesday. He proposed a 10-year strategic plan and a 5-year capital plan, applauded a new class of...
Grain groups in Canada want assurances for rail option
(Source: Freight Waves, January 21, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Canadian grain groups are taking a fresh look at pressing government officials to enact legislation that would address how the country can continue shipping grain and grain products in the event of a...
Opinion: CSX’s dismal Q4 results could be a harbinger of things to come
(Source: Opinion column at Seeking Alpha, January 20, 2020) NEW YORK — CSX reported Q4 revenue of $22.89 billion and GAAP EPS of $0.99. The company missed on revenue but beat on earnings. The company expects flat to declining revenue in 2020. Full story: Seeking...
Senator Duckworth calls Amtrak’s $25,000 quote for disabled passengers outrageous
(Source: Huffington Post, January 20, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called reports that Amtrak wanted to charge a group of disabled passengers $25,000 for rail tickets that usually cost $16 apiece “outrageous,” requesting a meeting with the...
Amtrak to drop $25,000 ticket price for two wheelchair users after complaints
(Source: National Public Radio, January 20, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak has reversed course — at least partly — on its plan to charge two wheelchair users $25,000 for a short train ride, after hearing criticism, including from a U.S. senator. On Monday, two senior...
In Canada, railways report more accidents with dangerous goods
(Source: Winnipeg Free Press, January 20, 2020) WINNIPEG — The number of rail accidents involving dangerous goods more than doubled in Canada in 2018. There were 25 accidents involving dangerous goods in 2018, involving one death, according to Transport Canada data...
Sheriff honors those involved in BNSF Kootenai River derailment rescue
(Source: Kootenai Valley Times, January 17, 2020) BONNERS FERRY, Idaho — In a ceremony Thursday afternoon, Sheriff Dave Kramer presented Search and Rescue (SAR) member and BNSF track inspector Adam Reeves a Boundary County Sheriff's Office Rescue Award and Sheriff’s...
DeFazio questions Class Is’ commitment to fighting climate change
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 17, 2020) U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) yesterday questioned whether the nation's four largest Class Is are committed to combating climate change. Full story:...
Boulder hits Amtrak train in central Missouri, causing delays
(Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 18, 2020) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A boulder hit the Missouri River Runner, an Amtrak train that travels scenic stretches between St. Louis and Kansas City, on Friday night causing mechanical problems, delays and frustration. One...
United States Senator asks for meeting with Amtrak chief over alleged disability discrimination
(Source: The Hill, January 19, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Transportation Committee and the first disabled woman elected to Congress, called for a meeting with the CEO of Amtrak amid reports the railroad...
