September 9, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, September 8, 2020) NEW YORK — Sometimes a major fire needs to be fought with a locomotive. BNSF is supplying a firefighting train to help battle the Evans Canyon Fire. Full story: Railway Track &...
September 9, 2020 | DOT, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, September 8, 2020) The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) last week released its first-ever National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP), which lays out a vision for long-term investments in infrastructure and other essential parts...
September 9, 2020 | Headlines, KCS
(Source: Freight Waves, September 8, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt international trade, Mexico stands to benefit from more companies moving manufacturing to North America, said Patrick Ottensmeyer, president and CEO of...
September 9, 2020 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, September 8, 2020) Amtrak last week announced plans to furlough 1,950 workers and cut 100 management positions due to contracted operations and pinched finances. Full story: Progressive Railroading
September 9, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines, STB
(Source: S&P Global Platts, September 8, 2020) HOUSTON — The average revenue per short ton for coal on the four major US railroads was $16.23/st in the second quarter of 2020, down $1.53/st cents from the year-ago quarter, Surface Transportation Board data showed...
