July 8, 2020 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, July 7, 2020) NEW YORK — Amtrak is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021. The celebration may be muted, however, due to the animosity Amtrak faces and, indeed, has faced throughout the 49 years since the agency took...
July 8, 2020 | Headlines, Legislation
(Source: Freight Waves, July 7, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The multibillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week, but whether it can make it through the Republican-controlled Senate to President Donald Trump’s desk is less...
July 8, 2020 | Canada, Headlines
(Source: Calgary Herald, July 8, 2020) CALGARY — The accident rate on Canada’s main rail arteries surged last year, by 42 per cent over the previous decade’s average, says the country’s transportation investigator. Full story: Calgary...
July 7, 2020 | Headlines, High Speed Rail, Technology
(Source: CNN, July 6, 2020) ATLANTA — Japan’s latest record-breaking bullet train doesn’t only run faster and smoother — it’s also able to transport passengers to safety in the event of an earthquake. Full story:...
July 7, 2020 | CP, Headlines
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, July 7, 2020) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific announced today its best-ever quarter and June for moving Canadian grain and grain products. The two records are the latest in a standout crop year of linking Canadian producers...
