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Canada’s Transportation Safety Board issues warnings after 2 VIA trains seriously damaged
(Source: CBC News, March 28, 2019) OTTAWA — Canada's transportation safety watchdog is issuing a warning after two VIA Rail passenger trains were seriously damaged by material left on the track. It turns out both trains were damaged by material that had been...
Trump administration uses faulty logic on oil trains
(Source: Sightline Institute, March 28, 2019) SEATTLE, Wash. — In June 2016, an oil train derailed on the outskirts of Mosier, Oregon causing mass evacuations from the town and nearly dumping more than 40,000 gallons of crude oil into the Columbia River. By sheer luck...
AAR reports rail traffic for week ending March 23, 2019
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, March 27, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 23, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 503,017...
Amtrak employee kills self after shooting co-worker
(Source: Associated Press, March 28, 2019) NEW YORK — Authorities say an Amtrak employee shot and killed himself after wounding a co-worker in the leg at a New York City train yard. Full story: www.sfgate.com
Passenger rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland would cost $300 million
(Source: Sun Journal, March 27, 2019) LEWISTON, Maine — A proposed commuter rail service to connect the Twin Cities to Portland would likely cost between $200 and $300 million, depending on which service scenario is selected, according to an engineering consultant....
Richmond police and fire crews respond to second Norfolk Southern derailment this week
(Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 27, 2019) RICHMOND, Va. — Police and fire crews responded Wednesday to a second derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in Richmond this week. Full story: Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mexico investigative body suggests Veracruz shippers face captive rail market
(Source: Freight Waves, March 27, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Mexican government agency says Kansas City Southern and two other national rail lines have the opportunity to fix rail rates on certain routes serving much of the country’s industrial production. Full story:...
KCS to use crew management software for U.S. operations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 27, 2019) Kansas City Southern will expand its deployment of the CloudMoyo crew management (CCM) software solution to its U.S. operations, the Class I announced yesterday. Full story: Progressive Railroading
House panel looks to beef up labor laws
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 27, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s not easy for workers looking to come together to organize for power in the workplace. Decades-old labor laws in many cases have been defanged and are now...
Sen. Daines questions transportation secretary on future of Amtrak
(Source: Missoula Current, March 27, 2019) MISSOULA, Mont. — The future of Amtrak’s long-distance routes and airport infrastructure could be addressed in the Trump administration’s new transportation budget, though it may not all be pleasing, agency secretary Elaine...
Sen. Murphy questions Northeast Corridor funding cuts
(Source: Stamford Advocate, March 27, 2019) STAMFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut senator questioned the head of the U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday on a proposed budget that would cut funding for the Northeast Corridor. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., challenged...
CN to hold 2019 annual meeting of shareholders in Montreal on April 30
(Source: CN press release, March 26, 2019) MONTREAL — CN will hold its 2019 annual general meeting of shareholders in Montreal on April 30, 2019, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The meeting will be held at Le Windsor, Windsor Ballroom, 1170 Peel Street,...
UP cleaning up derailment near Milwaukee
(Source: Associated Press, March 26, 2019) MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisc. — Union Pacific Railroad is cleaning up and making repairs after a train derailment in Menomonee Falls near Milwaukee. The 13 cars derailment Monday night and there were no injuries reported. Full...
Construction of UP’s Brazos Yard down to 90 workers from an estimated 1,000
(Source: Radio station WTAW, March 26, 2019) COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Nearly seven years ago, Union Pacific announced plans for a new railyard north of Mumford. At that time, what is now called the Brazos Yard was slated to have 1,000 construction workers. UP...
Small rise in budget funding may not help with NJ Transit’s big problems
(Source: NJ Spotlight, March 27, 2019) TRENTON, N.J. — It wasn’t long ago that a major outside audit labeled New Jersey Transit’s funding “inadequate” and “unsustainable.” In his latest state budget proposal, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving the agency a funding boost that...
NS breaks ground on new Atlanta corporate headquarters
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, March 26, 2019) ATLANTA, Ga. — Norfolk Southern, joined by Georgia state and city leaders, today held a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of its new corporate headquarters building in Atlanta. The headquarters site...
Canada’s Imperial Oil resumes shipping crude by rail
(Source: Reuters, March 26, 2019) CALGARY — Canadian crude producer Imperial Oil has recently resumed shipping crude oil by rail from its terminal in Edmonton, Alberta, because of a marginal improvement in rail economics, a company spokesman said on Tuesday. Full...
California sells $600 million in bonds for high-speed rail project
(Source: NBC Los Angeles, March 26, 2019) LOS ANGELES — California sold $600 million in bonds Tuesday to help pay for its high-speed rail project even as lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledge challenges to completing the line between Los Angeles and San...
Teamsters win fired Sysco worker’s job back with full pay, benefits
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 26, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In another victory against Sysco’s vicious mistreatment of workers, Teamsters Local 528 in Atlanta has won a fired Sysco worker’s job back with full pay and benefits. The...
Amtrak encourages safety around tracks as four pedestrian deaths reported in two days
(Source: USA Today, March 26, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — At least four people have been killed by Amtrak trains in the past week, with one of the most recent incidents taking place Tuesday in New York. Full story: USA Today
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