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Norfolk Southern bridge will no longer be choke point in Findlay, Ohio
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, August 14, 2019) NEW YORK — Now that the widening of the riverbank along the Blanchard River in Findlay, Ohio, is complete, it’s time to add some height to the focus. Officials will decide whether to replace or modify the Norfolk...
Choice Terminal bulk transfer facility opens on Genesee & Wyomings Georgia Southwestern Railroad
(Source: Genesee & Wyoming press release, August 13, 2019) BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced the opening of a Choice Terminal™ bulk transfer facility on its Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR) subsidiary in Bainbridge. Operated by...
California high-speed rail finishing designs on alignment into San Francisco
(Source: Streetsblog San Francisco, August 13, 2019) SAN FRANCISCO — Should the maintenance yard be on the east or west side of the mainline in Brisbane and is there a need for additional passing tracks between San Mateo and Redwood City? These are two of the last few...
Analysis: Why rail traffic volumes have been so weak
(Source: Progressive Railroading analysis by Tony Hatch, August 15, 2019) Freight-rail traffic volumes have been shockingly weak. Why? Here are six basic reasons. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Hoffa: Proposed Hours of Service changes would put road safety at risk
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 14, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa about a notice of proposed rulemaking unveiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...
Dow transport average struggles to keep pace, could be market warning sign
(Source: Reuters, August 14, 2019) NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Transportation Average is struggling to get into gear and that could be a sign the market is ready to stall further. The 20-component index of rail operators, airlines, truckers and package delivery stocks is...
States seek to overturn federal directive on freight train crew size
(Source: Freight Waves, August 14, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The states of Illinois, Nevada and Washington are among the latest states that have decided to fight a federal order that prevents states from passing laws that would require freight trains to have a train...
American Airlines demands mechanics’ unions pay for “enormous financial losses” from flight delays, cancellations
(Source: Dallas Morning News, August 13, 2019) DALLAS, Texas — Fresh off a federal court victory, American Airlines is demanding that the mechanics' unions pay for hundreds of flight delays and cancellations over the last two months. Full story: Dallas Morning News
NS picks lead engineering team for 75th Street Corridor project in Chicago
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 13, 2019) Norfolk Southern Railway has chosen Alfred Benesch & Co. and TranSystems to provide program management and track design services for one of four projects that are part of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project...
Milwaukee-Chicago train service plans facing opposition from CP Rail
(Source: Wisbusiness, August 14, 2019) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Plans to expand Amtrak’s Milwaukee-to-Chicago train service are facing opposition from the freight railroad that owns the tracks. In a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Canadian Pacific...
