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CN train carrying oil derails in western Manitoba
(Source: CBC News, February 16, 2019) CN Rail is working to clean up an oil leak after nearly 40 train cars carrying crude oil derailed near a village in western Manitoba early Saturday morning. No injuries or fires were reported. Full story: www.cbc.ca
Can freight railroad industry maintain momentum in 2019?
(Source: Zacks.com, February 18, 2019) NEW YORK — The railroad industry seems to be poised well not only in the near term but also in the long haul on the back of robust freight demand fueled by a buoyant U.S. economy. A strong U.S. economy supports the bullishness of...
Railroads look to PTC to shake out more capacity
(Source: Freight Waves, February 18, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For the last 10 years, freight railroads and their regulators have emphasized the safety benefits of Positive Train Control (PTC). But with the technology getting closer to being up and running on every...
Norfolk Southern will shrink its workforce by 3,000 by 2021
(Source: Virginian-Pilot, February 16, 2019) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern has a plan to get leaner and it involves having 3,000 fewer workers by 2021. The company recently announced its plan to satisfy Wall Street by shrinking its operating ratio to 60 by 2021. The...
FRA publishes railroads 4Q 2018 PTC data
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, February 15, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released a status update regarding railroads’ self-reported progress toward full implementation of positive train control...
Man convicted in Chicago gun case tied to NS train theft
(Source: Associated Press, February 14, 2019) CHICAGO — A federal jury has convicted a 36-year-old man who was linked to the theft of 27 handguns and six assault rifles from a train at a Norfolk Southern rail yard in Chicago. Full story: Daily Herald
BRS announces Elvey elected Vice President of NRAB
(Source: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen press release, February 11, 2019) FORT ROYAL, Va. — On Monday, February 11, 2019, The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) held an election to fill the Vice President NRAB position. This position was recently vacated by...
Metra seeking $5 billion from state to modernize “oldest passenger fleet in the country”
(Source: Television station WGN, February 14, 2019) CHICAGO — Metra’s passenger cars are the oldest in the nation, and after 10 years without a capital funding bill, officials with the transit agency are hopeful this will be the year they get back up to speed. Full...
Amtrak, NJ Transit reach joint infrastructure spending deal
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 14, 2019) Amtrak and New Jersey Transit officials yesterday announced they've reached a financial settlement that will pave the way for funding ongoing and future improvements to rail infrastructure into and out of New York...
Rail expansion through Port of Vancouver aimed at hiking imports from Asia
(Source: Canadian Press, February 14, 2019) VANCOUVER — The federal government, CN Rail and the body that oversees trade through Canada’s busiest port have signed an agreement allowing CN to twin part of an existing railway track to move more cargo and increase trade...
