April 3, 2020 | Headlines, NS
(Source: Freight Waves, April 3, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The coronavirus pandemic could impact the financial results of Norfolk Southern, although the magnitude of COVID-19’s effects on the railroad’s operations remains to be seen, the railroad said in a Thursday...
April 3, 2020 | CN, Headlines
(Source: Financial Post, April 2, 2020) OTTAWA — North America is just starting to feel the crunch of the coronavirus pandemic, with freight shipments not expected to recover until the fourth quarter or even 2021, Canadian National Railway chief executive JJ Ruest...
April 3, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines
(Source: Freight Waves, April 2, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — North American carloads of motor vehicles and parts tumbled nearly 67% on a weekly basis as the looming coronavirus pandemic prevented would-be buyers from entering automobile showrooms. Full story: Freight...
April 3, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, April 1, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 28, 2020, as well as volumes for March 2020. U.S. railroads originated...
April 3, 2020 | 2-man Crews, Headlines
(Source: Freight Waves, April 2, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Washington state Governor Jay Inslee (D) has signed into law a bill that requires freight trains to have at least two crew members. The bill, H.B. 1841, becomes effective June 11. Full story: Freight...
