August 25, 2022 | BNSF, Derailment, Headlines, PSR
(Source: The News Tribune, August 24, 2022) For the third time in a year, a freight train passing near the Port of Tacoma derailed, knocking down power lines and blocking traffic in the surrounding area Wednesday afternoon. Multiple cars of the train, operated by BNSF...
August 24, 2022 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR, Shippers, STB, UP
(Source: Freight Waves, August 23, 2022) A number of chemical shippers still face significant rail service disruptions despite freight railroads’ efforts to improve, according to recent statements from the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Full story: Freight...
August 23, 2022 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR, STB, UP
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 22, 2022) In light of recent freight-rail service problems, the Surface Transportation Board is expressing concern about the Class Is’ ability to meet grain shipping demand during the upcoming harvest season. Full story:...
August 19, 2022 | BNSF, Headlines, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 18, 2022) BNSF Railway on Sept. 4 will end its embargo on certain types of carload traffic bound for California, saying that the restrictions enabled the railway to reduce traffic backlogs on its Southern Transcon. Full story: Trains...
August 18, 2022 | BNSF, Derailment, Headlines
(Source: Amarillo Globe-News, August 18, 2022) Crews were working to clean up the site of a train derailment which took place overnight Wednesday and involved 17 train cars. The BNSF Railway Company derailment happened in Deaf Smith County along Hwy. 60 between Dawn...
August 16, 2022 | BNSF, Headlines, PSR
(Source: Television station KAKE, August 15, 2022) WEST WICHITA, Kan. — After years of being blocked in their homes by trains for hours on end, a small Butler County neighborhood says that no matter what they do or who they call, nothing ever changes. Full story:...
August 12, 2022 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines, Hi-Viz, NS, PSR, UP
(Source: Trains Magazine analysis by Bill Stephens, August 11, 2022) The union-management pot, which is normally set on simmer, is boiling over at the big four U.S. Class I railroads. And it’s prompting railroaders — even those with 10, 15, or 20 years of experience —...
August 12, 2022 | BNSF, Derailment, Headlines, PSR
(Source: Galesburg Register-Mail, August 11, 2022 EAST GALESBURG, Ill. — The State Street railroad crossing in East Galesburg remains closed until further notice after a BNSF freight train carrying 18 cars derailed here Aug. 2. Full story: Galesburg...
August 9, 2022 | BNSF, Headlines, Quarterly Income
(Source: Freight Waves, August 8, 2022) BNSF’s second-quarter net profit rose 10% year over year amid higher freight revenue and despite lower rail volumes. Net income for the western U.S. railroad the second quarter of 2022 was $1.66 billion, compared with nearly...
August 8, 2022 | BNSF, Headlines, Quarterly Income
(Source: Associated Press, August 6, 2022) Warren Buffett’s company reported a $43.76 billion loss in the second quarter as the paper value of its investments plummeted, but Berkshire Hathaway’s many operating companies generally performed well suggesting the overall...
