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NS COO Wheeler sells $244,000 in company stock
(Source: Week Herald, March 15, 2018) NEW YORK — Norfolk Southern Corp. COO Michael Joseph Wheeler sold 1,699 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 16. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.62, for a total value of $244,010.38....
Why Amtrak has never been a smooth ride
(Source: Bloomberg, March 16, 2018) NEW YORK — It’s been a tough few months even by the standards of America’s beleaguered passenger railroad, Amtrak. Five people were killed and more than 160 injured in two major accidents — a derailment and a collision with a...
STB to hold informal meetings on directed service regulations beginning in April
(Source: Surface Transportation Board press release, March 15, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Transportation Board announced today that Board staff will hold informal meetings with interested persons to discuss and gather feedback on the adequacy of the Board’s...
NS increases train speeds through Lehigh, Berks
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Norfolk Southern freight trains increased their speeds to 60 mph today along nearly 30 miles of railroad track from Lehigh to Berks counties. (Source: LVB.com, March 14, 2018) Full story: www.lvb.com
NJ Transit trains to N.Y. resume with delays after bridge issue
(Source: www.nj.com, March 16, 2018) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit trains service to and from New York Penn Station has resumed after being suspended Friday morning due to the problem-plagued, 111-year-old Portal bridge getting stuck in the open position. Full story:...
Man charged in mosque bombing allegedly targeted Illinois rail line
(Source: Effingham Daily News, March 15, 2018) EFFINGHAM, Ill. — One of the men charged with bombing a mosque in Minnesota allegedly melted a rail line in Effingham County in an attempt to cause a derailment, according to prosecutors in a federal case. Full story:...
Canadian railways feel the heat after U.S. grain companies complain to STB about poor service
(Source: Globe and Mail, March 15, 2018) TORONTO — A coalition of U.S. grain companies has complained to the U.S. railway regulator about deteriorating service and new and higher charges at major North American railways. Full story: Globe and Mail
Teamsters turn out the vote in big House win
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 15, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters and other labor allies in western Pennsylvania worked long hours in the days leading up to a special U.S. House election this week letting union members in the...
State report blasts LIRR for worst on-time performance in 18 years during 2017
(Source: The Island Now, March 15, 2017) NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, according to a new report from the state comptroller’s office, a far cry from its 95.2 percent on-time rate in 2009. Full story: The Island...
Operation Lifesaver concerned by rise in 2017 crossing collisions, trespass incidents
(Source: Operation Lifesaver press release, March 15, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently-released U.S. government statistics reveal that railroad grade crossing incidents and rail trespass casualties increased in 2017, according to rail safety education nonprofit...
