September 7, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, September 6, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The latest round of filings in the Amtrak Gulf Coast dispute essentially find the parties stating their old arguments in new ways. Amtrak again argues CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern fail to show...
September 2, 2022 | Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Cleveland.com, September 1, 2022) Police alerted Norfolk Southern Railway at 10:12 a.m. Aug. 26 a train was blocking several railroad track crossings. Police reported another stopped train at 9:23 a.m. Aug. 25 blocking four railroad crossings. Full story:...
September 2, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Television station WCNC, September 1, 2022) Leaders in Chester County say trains regularly blocking roads are causing public safety concerns. Now, they’re looking for ways to raise awareness, saying it’s not just an inconvenience. Their reason: they...
August 29, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 29, 2022) The Surface Transportation Board has granted a request by the parties in the Amtrak Gulf Coast dispute to extend board-sponsored mediation for an additional 30 days. Full story: Trains Magazine
August 25, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 25, 2022) The parties in the dispute over Amtrak’s effort to launch Gulf Coast service have asked the Surface Transportation Board to extend the period for board-sponsored mediation by 30 days. Full story: Trains...
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 23, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 19, 2022) Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation executives say their railroads are slowly on the mend as more conductors begin active duty and start to ease the crew shortages that have caused widespread service problems. Full story:...
August 19, 2022 | Derailment, Headlines, NS
(Source: Gainesville Times, August 18, 2022) GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division has ordered Norfolk Southern to remove soybeans from Flat Creek under threat of penalties up to $50,000 per day. A Norfolk...
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 —...
