CSX track work to impact Amtrak service

CSX track work in North Carolina will impact Amtrak schedules between July 22 and September 19.  The Carolinian, for example, will be canceled Monday through Thursday, but operate on its normal schedule

Norfolk Southern operations impacted by Tropical Storm Barry

Norfolk Southern issued a service alert this morning reporting that shipments to and through New Orleans, LA are being impacted by the Flood Protection Authority’s closure of flood gates due to Tropical

Union Pacific to announce second quarter earnings on July 18

Union Pacific will announce Q2 2019 earnings on Thursday, July 18 at 8:45 Eastern Time via a presentation that will be broadcast live over the internet and via teleconference.

AAR – Rail traffic slump continues first week of July

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 6, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 448,459 carloads and intermodal units,

DART appoints Elsborg as first chief innovation officer

Gregory Elsborg has been named Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, becoming the first to hold that title at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). As the agency’s CIO, Elsborg is tasked with driving

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Amtrak delayed in Nebraska by flooding

Amtrak train schedules continued to be hammered by flooding woes across Nebraska on Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.  The California Zephyr was stuck at the McCook, Neb. station because floodwaters had washed

SEPTA worker dies after being struck by train

A SEPTA worker was struck and killed by a train during the Monday afternoon commute. Darren Monroe, 54, was working on the tracks near SEPTA’s Erie Station on Monday when he fell

NRC Names Ashley Wieland as President

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) has named Ashley Wieland as president of the association.  Ashley used to work for the NRC in several roles, including operations, conference planning, government

Amtrak releases FY2018 Sustainability Report

Amtrak has just released its FY2018 Sustainability Report, in a newly designed and interactive online experience, highlighting company performance against year-over-year sustainability goals. In FY18 year, the company achieved all energy, fuel,

Toronto Transit Commission – PRESTO tickets available at all subway stations

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced today that one-ride, two-ride and day pass PRESTO tickets are now available from the Fare Vending Machines at all TTC subway stations.  The distribution of PRESTO

AAR says rail traffic drops in June

The Association of American Railroads released a statement today on rail traffic results for June 2019.   According to the AAR, U.S. railroads originated 1,023,394 carloads in June 2019, down 5.3 percent,

Norfolk Southern to announce second quarter earnings on July 24

Norfolk Southern Corporation will announce its second-quarter financial results during a conference call and live internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Quarterly earnings results will be released

MBTA breaks ground on South Coast rail line

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority broke ground today on Phase 1 of its South Coast Rail Line.

Canadian National Railway announces record grain movement in June

Canadian National Railway announced today that western Canadian grain movement during June exceeded 2.3 million metric tons (MMT), compared to the three year average of 1.80 MMT and June 2018’s result of

Equipment Fire suspends rail service on part of Northeast Corridor

Service on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between the Trenton and Jersey Avenue stations in New Jersey was suspended today because of a fire aboard an Amtrak work train located not far from Hamilton

Norfolk Southern Rolls Out TOP21 Operating Plan

NORFOLK — Norfolk Southern rolled out the first phase of its precision scheduled railroading (PSR) effort, called the TOP21 operating plan on Friday, June 28. The railroad says the plan will “improve