May 8, 2020 | Headlines, High Speed Rail, Technology
(Source: Transport Topics, April 21, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — For at least the past decade, America’s railroads have been toying with the notion of freight trains moving at speeds approaching some passenger bullet trains. Now, a new Federal Railroad Administration...
May 8, 2020 | Headlines, High Speed Rail
(Source: Houston Chronicle, May 7, 2020) HOUSTON — Planners of a Houston-to-Dallas bullet train scored a victory in Corpus Christi Thursday when a state appeals court said the company — despite not operating yet — is a railroad in the eyes of the law. Full story:...
May 8, 2020 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: USA Today, May 7, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak is the latest transportation entity to require passengers to wear face masks when traveling to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Full story: USA Today
May 8, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: K2 Radio, May 7, 2020 BILLINGS, Mont. — BNSF Railway is closing several mechanical facilities and eliminating 344 jobs as it tries to adapt to the declining coal industry. Full story: www.ktvq.com
May 8, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: KFYR, May 7, 2020) MINOT, N.D. — A series of workforce cuts by Burlington Northern Santa Fe due to the recent economic downturn will impact employees in Minot and Mandan. Full story: www.kfyrtv.com
