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Genesee & Wyoming explores selling minority stake in the company
(Source: Reuters, March 11, 2019) NEW YORK — Genesee & Wyoming Inc, which owns and operates freight railroads, is exploring strategic options including the sale of a minority stake, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Full story:...
SEPTA transit police continue strike after latest negotiations break down
(Source: CBS Philadelphia, March 11, 2019) PHILADELPHIA — There appears to be no end in sight to SEPTA’s Transit Police strike. Another round of talks between SEPTA management and union representatives ended without a deal Sunday night. Full story: CBS...
CP Rail under pressure after recent train derailments
(Source: Bow Valley Crag & Canyon, March 11, 2019) BANFF, Alberta — A section of the Bow Valley Parkway remains closed as the cleanup operation continues at the site of the train derailment in Banff National Park on February 28. Full story: Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
North America’s railroads post strong performances in 2018
(Source: American Journal of Transportation, March 11, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just about 150-years ago with the driving of the 17.6-karat Last Spike [aka Golden Spike] the first transcontinental railroad across the U.S. becamte a reality — linking the Central...
Derailments raise concerns about the surge in oil trains
(Source: Toronto Star, March 11, 2019) TORONTO — Now that so much oil is being shipped by rail from Alberta to points south and west, the sight of a crumpled freight train on the banks of the Kicking Horse River high in the Rocky Mountains has taken on a new twist....
NY, NJ legislators seek “doomsday” plan for rail tunnel failure
(Source: Television station New Jersey 12, March 11, 2019) NEW YORK — New Jersey Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and New York Republican Rep. Peter King are pushing for a "doomsday" plan in case the century-old rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York has a major...
Trump budget doesn’t include funding for Gateway tunnel, DOT says
(Source: AM New York, March 11, 2019) NEW YORK — The White House’s proposed 2020 budget does not include any new funding for the stalled Gateway Program, which in part would replace the two 110-year-old, Sandy-damaged Hudson River tunnels — a vital, 2.5-mile link for...
Trump proposes massive cuts to transit, Amtrak
(Source: Streetsblog USA, March 11, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration wants to cut funding for new transit projects by 39 percent and slash funding for Amtrak by 23 percent — even as it raises highway spending — the preliminary 2020 budget reveals....
BNSF employee taken to hospital after being clipped by train in Whitefish
(Source: Flathead Beacon, March 11, 2019) KALISPELL, Mont. — A BNSF Railway employee working in the Whitefish rail yard was taken to the hospital last week after being “clipped” by a passing train. Whitefish Fire Chief Joe Page said first responders were called to the...
SEPTA transit officer strike continues for sixth day
(Source: Television station WPVI, March 10, 2019) PHILADELPHIA — Sunday marks the fifth day in a row for the transit officer strike. Right now, 49 SEPTA supervisors have been filling 12-hour shifts to patrol the transit system. But the SEPTA system is usually...
