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DOT unveils updated guidance for automated vehicles
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 9, 2020) U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao yesterday announced updated federal guidelines for the development of automated vehicles (AV). Chao unveiled the guidelines, titled "Ensuring American Leadership in Automated...
State audit questions how LIRR measures ridership, breakdowns
(Source: CBS New York, January 8, 2020) NEW YORK — A state report is claiming the Long Island Rail Road has been misleading its riders. The audit found “deficiencies and inconsistencies” in how the railroad measures its ridership and train breakdowns. Full story: CBS...
New bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives would address vapor pressure standards for crude shipped by rail
(Source: Times Herald Online, January 9, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. John Garamendi, D-Solano, introduced legislation Wednesday to ensure safer standards for the transport of crude oil and other hazardous materials by train. House Resolution 5553, also known as the...
Is PRB coal headed for gradual decline or sheer cliff?
(Source: WyoFile, January 7, 2020) GILLETTE, Wyo. — Despite the continuing downturn in U.S. coal and a bruising series of bankruptcies, there’ve been no recent permanent mine closures in the Powder River Basin. It’s a surprising outcome for a region that’s lost nearly...
Crew van transportation company to lay off 91 employees in Longview
(Source: Longview News-Journal, January 9, 2020) LONGVIEW, Texas — An Indiana-based transportation company has notified the Texas Workforce Commission about plans to lay off 91 employees in Longview because its operations are closing. Professional Transportation Inc....
U.S. rail traffic slump continues to start off the New Year
(Source: Freight Waves, January 9, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — U.S. rail volumes kicked off the new year by continuing a months-long slump, with traffic down 5.1% compared with the same period a year ago. U.S. rail volumes totaled 414,014 carloads and intermodal units...
AAR: Rail traffic down for week ending January 4, 2020
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, January 8, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 4, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 414,014...
CP Rail acquires Central Maine & Quebec Railway
(Source: Transport Topics, January 6, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canadian Pacific closed its acquisition of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway, the Alberta-based rail company said in a Dec. 30 news release. Full story: Transport Topics
CN Senior Office Reardon sells 6,295 shares of company stock
(Source: Riverton Roll, January 8, 2020) NEW YORK — Canadian National Railway Senior Officer Donald K. Reardon sold 6,295 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 23. The shares were sold at an average price of C$119.53, for a total...
Virginia Career Works, City of Roanoke partner to help furloughed NS employees
(Source: Television station WDBJ, January 8, 2020) ROANOKE, Va. — More than 200 workers have been furloughed from Norfolk Southern’s Roanoke locations over the past 12 months. Now, Virginia Career Works, the City of Roanoke and Norfolk Southern itself are teaming to...
