Rail Industry News
BNSF could begin second Lake Pend Oreille bridge in fall
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, April 2, 2018) NEW YORK — BNSF Railway could begin a project to build a second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille this fall. The railroad has applied for permits that would see the new bridge constructed adjacent to the existing...
Former UTU legal counsel Clint Miller dies
(Source: SMART TD press release, April 2, 2018) NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — Clint Miller, general counsel for the United Transportation Union for more than two decades, died March 28 at his home in Lakewood, Ohio. He was 70. Before his 2012 retirement, Miller was a fixture...
Public input sought on switching Metra schedule to make trains safer
(Source: Naperville Sun, April 2, 2018) CHICAGO — Naperville-area Metra commuters' opinions are being sought on proposed service changes coming as a result of a government-mandated safety measures. Full story: Chicago Tribune
NS to announce 1Q 2018 earnings on April 25
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, April 3, 2018) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation will announce its first-quarter financial results during a conference call and live internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Quarterly earnings...
Support for California high-speed rail remains unchanged after 10 years
(Source: Curbed San Francisco, March 30, 2018) SAN FRANCISCO — California’s high-speed rail project is facing years of delays and tens of billions of dollars in cost overruns, with the worst case scenarios approaching $100 billion. Full story: Curbed San...
CP, CSX and UP have responded to STB’s rail-service concerns
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 2, 2018) Canadian Pacific, CSX Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad last week responded to the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) request for Class Is to provide the board with their 2018 service plans in response to shippers'...
FRA issues Request For Information (RFI) regarding automation in the rail industry
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 2, 2018) NEW YORK — The Federal Railroad Administration on March 29 issued an RFI (Request For Information) on “the future of automation in the railroad industry.” Full story: Progressive Railroading
Federal income tax and Railroad Retirement benefits
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, February 23, 2018) CHICAGO — The following questions and answers describe the tax statements issued by the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) each January for Federal income tax purposes. Railroad retirement beneficiaries...
Amtrak asked to continue charter, special service trains
(Source: Associated Press, April 2, 2018) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia congressman says a decision by Amtrak to end charter and special service trains would hurt the state's tourism industry. Full story: Miami Herald
Amtrak to stop operating special trains, charter moves
(Source: Trains, March 28, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Special trains and certain private varnish moves will no longer be allowed on Amtrak routes according to a brief notice of a policy change sent to Amtrak employees and obtained by Trains News Wire. Full story:...
MBTA pushes deadline to install PTC
(Source: Eagle-Tribune, April 2, 2018) BOSTON — Technology used to prevent train accidents, already long behind schedule, won't be up and running on MBTA commuter rail for at least two years, officials say. Full story: Eagle-Tribune
Metro-North scrambling to meet PTC deadline
(Source: Connecticut Post, March 31, 2018) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Metro-North is scrambling to meet a year-end deadline to install life-saving safety equipment that can halt speeding trains and prevent crashes — but there are concerns about whether the railroad is on...
CP and CN hope to get back on track after winter delays
(Source: Canadian Press, March 29, 2018) MONTREAL — Canada’s two largest railways are hoping the spring thaw will help them recover from a winter of delays and complaints brought about by the combination of brutally cold conditions and unexpectedly high demand — and...
Foote to STB: CSX’s “virtuous cycle”
(Source: Railway Age, March 29, 2018) NEW YORK — CSX has responded to the Surface Transportation Board’s March 16 blanket letter requesting information on the Class I railroad 2018 service outlook. Full story: Railway Age
FRA seeks input on railroad industry automation
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 29, 2018) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is soliciting public comments on the future of automation in the railroad industry. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Across U.S., Teamsters ramp up voter registration
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 29, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — It may still seem like it’s just the beginning of 2018, but the Teamsters are already on the ground registering members to vote in advance of the November election to...
Bergen lawmakers seek commuter input on NJ Transit reform bill
(Source: www.northjersey.com, March 28, 2018) HACKENSACK, N.J. — Over 15 months, state lawmakers held 13 hearings on NJ Transit, with expert witnesses and thousands of pages of subpoenaed documents. Full story: www.northjersey.com
Here’s what it’ll take for Amtrak to really come to the Gulf Coast
(Source: Sun Herald, March 28, 2018) GULFPORT — Sen. Thad Cochran had a parting gift for South Mississippi before he retires from the U.S. Senate on Sunday, one that could restore passenger trains from New Orleans to Mobile. Full story: Sun Herald
Downeaster pilot program to Rockland is a no-go this summer
(Source: Associated Press, March 28, 2018) ROCKLAND, Maine — Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority Patricia Quinn said that Amtrak was unable to put all of the pieces together for Downeaster trips to Rockland this summer, including crew qualifying and a risk...
Interview: Catherine Rinaldi, Metro-North’s first female president
(Source: www.wshu.org, March 28, 2018) NEW YORK — The nation’s second busiest railroad just got a new boss. Last month, Catherine Rinaldi was appointed president of the MTA’s Metro-North Railroad. Full story and audio: www.wshu.org
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