June 23, 2020 | CP, Headlines
(Source: CBC News, June 23, 2020) MONTREAL — For the second time in less than a month, a Canadian Pacific Railway freight train has derailed west of Ignace, Ont. No injuries were reported. Full story: www.cbc.ca
June 23, 2020 | Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 22, 2020) An organization representing companies that ship chemicals by rail has endorsed language in a federal bill that calls for a study on the impacts of Class Is’ adoption of precision scheduled railroading (PSR)...
June 23, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Railway Age, June 22, 2020) NEW YORK — According to a report on Bloomberg.com, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will run out of money in August if the U.S. Senate does not approve the economic stimulus measure that would provide about...
June 23, 2020 | Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Freight Waves, June 19, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) are authorizing the bulk transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail via a final...
June 23, 2020 | Headlines, Legislation
(Source: Freight Waves, June 22, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Rail groups are considering their next steps as a major, multi-billion dollar infrastructure bill becomes part of a wider trillion-dollar package that also addresses education, housing and renewable energy...