Amtrak to offer Acela Nonstop

Amtrak announced today it will offer a new service, Acela Nonstop, direct service between Washington, D.C. Union Station and New York Penn Station.  The service will begin on Monday, September 23, and

Regional Transportation Authority

Metra, Amtrak spar over rent at Chicago Union Station

In business, one often needs a scorecard to keep up with who pays who for what.  In the case of Metra’s use of Chicago Union Station, Amtrak owns the station and Metra

Rail traffic down again last week

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 20, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 526,010 carloads and intermodal units,

Norfolk Southern posts record Q2 results for 2019

Norfolk Southern Corporation today reported second-quarter financial results.

Canadian National reports record Q2 results for 2019

Canadian National Railway reported record second-quarter financial results for 2019.

Ray-Mont Logistics announces new pellet export facility to be served by Canadian National

Ray-Mont Logistics is proud to announce that a new, innovative, high tech facility for bagging plastic pellets in containers and shipping them out of the Port of Prince Rupert is currently being

Norfolk Southern announces successful TOP21 rollout

Norfolk Southern announced today that the implementation of its new TOP21 operating plan, begun during the first week in July, resulted in “a seamless changeover with minimal impact to customer service and

Caltrain to announce long term service vision

Caltrain announced Friday that it will announce a long term service vision, called 2040 Service Vision, during a YouTube Town Hall today (Monday, July 22) from noon-2 p.m PDT.  The announcement can

CSX

CSX recognized for disability inclusion in the workplace

CSX has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), scoring 100 percent on the 2019 Disability Equality

Kansas City Southern reports record second quarter results

Second Quarter 2019 Results Record revenues of $714 million, an increase of 5 percent from prior year on flat volumes Operating income of $208 million. Record adjusted operating income of $259 million,

Union Pacific reports record Q2 financial results

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2019 second quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share. This compares to $1.5 billion, or $1.98 per diluted share, in the

Amtrak

Wisconsin DOT announces plans for increased Hiawatha service

The popular Amtrak train Hiawatha, which runs between Milwaukee and Chicago, is slated for an increase in the frequency of service, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The agency has budget authority of

Weekly rail traffic slips again

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 13, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 527,908 carloads and intermodal units,

California moving toward awarding $1.65 billion hi-speed rail contract

Although the California hi-speed rail project has had a bumpy ride so far, state officials are on track to award a $1.65 billion contract to design and construct the tracks and system

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Canadian Pacific reports record Q2 revenues of $1.98 billion

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced record second-quarter revenues of $1.98 billion, an increase of 13 percent from last year, and record earnings per share (EPS) with reported

Amtrak service restored in New Orleans

The Associated Press reports that Amtrak rail service between New Orleans and three major cities is being restored after being suspended while Barry threatened.

Washington State DOT considering high-speed rail for Pacific Northwest

High-speed passenger rail service may one day be a reality for the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada.  The Washington State Department of Transportation released the results of a

MTA subway passengers face darkness, rattled nerves during Manhattan power outage

Part of the New York City subway system in Manhattan was cloaked in darkness as part of the massive power outage the city experienced on Saturday evening, beginning just before 7:00 p.m.

Norfolk Southern returning to normal operations in New Orleans

Norfolk Southern (nscorp.com) announced that it is returning to normal operations in the New Orleans area. Traffic headed to or through New Orleans will be delayed 24 to 48 hours. Norfolk Southern

Lake State Railway hosts Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-5)

Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-5) was a guest of the Lake State Railway (LSRC) on June 28, 2019.  The Lake State Railway is a member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad