May 6, 2020 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, May 5, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Shippers are pleased with the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) three decisions aimed at clarifying how the freight railroads should apply demurrage and accessorial charges. Full story: Freight...
May 6, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines, Quarterly Income
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 5, 2020) BNSF Railway Co. yesterday reported first-quarter net income fell 5 percent to $1.19 billion, operating income rose 2.5 percent to $1.8 billion and total revenue declined 6 percent to $5.4 billion compared with...
May 5, 2020 | Headlines, High Speed Rail, Technology
(Source: Railway Technology, May 5, 2020) NEW YORK — Accidents on high-speed lines are much rarer compared to traditional networks, though two recent derailments in Europe show they’re not infallible. What can be learned from these derailments and how are global...
May 5, 2020 | FRA, Headlines, High Speed Rail
(Source: Television KBTX, May 5, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration is accepting public comments this week on the high-speed bullet train between Dallas to Houston. Full story: www.kbtx.com
May 5, 2020 | Headlines, Historic/Steam, UP
(Source: Standard-Examiner, April 4, 2020) PROMONTORY SUMMIT — COVID-19 concerns have led officials to cancel this year’s May 10 annual commemoration of the joining of the transcontinental railroad. Full story: Standard-Examiner
