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The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 6.
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Washouts in Oklahoma plaguing Union Pacific
Oklahoma has been hit with heavy rains this week, causing washouts for Union Pacific.
NRC appoints two new board members
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) announced that two railway industry professionals have been appointed to its Board of Directors.
N.J. congressman visits Point No Point Bridge site
New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., spent the afternoon of May 2 learning about critical infrastructure with leaders from Conrail, Norfolk Southern, and CSX.
Railroad line, salmon need to live in harmony in state of Washington
Rail lines and water lines are both important in Bellingham, Wash.
Port of Long Beach increases rail capacity
The Port of Long Beach has completed construction of a new rail project that will increase efficiency of goods movement and reduce congestion on local roadways by shifting more cargo to trains.
Watch: Wildfire takes out railroad bridge in Texas
The Little Highline Fire in Potter County, Texas, destroyed a railroad bridge over the weekend.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy tour for spring has been postponed
We only cover steam and heritage activities when something truly special is happening, which is pretty rare. However . . .
Friday fun: BNSF paints former Santa Fe locomotive 5704 in bicentennial colors
America celebrated the 1976 bicentennial in many ways. The railroad industry celebrated in a big way by painting locomotives in bicentennial schemes.
Watch: Final Federal Environmental Impact Statement released on Port of Long Beach
The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision, approving the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a Port of Long Beach project designed to enhance the flow of cargo by rail.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada reports on fatal Canadian Pacific 2019 derailment – CP pushes back
Last week, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (R19C0015) into the 2019 derailment of two locomotives and 99 cars of a 112 car grain train, in which the three crew members were fatally injured near Field, B.C. CP disputes aspects of the report.
Ohio Rail Development Commission approves $75,000 grant to Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
On March 9, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $75,000 to assist Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. expand the on-site rail infrastructure at the site of the company’s new facility located in Defiance.
As asbestos cleanup ends, BNSF will monitor impacted right-of-way in Montana
A toxic cleanup effort along a railroad right-of-way in Montana is coming to an end.
TSB of Canada reports on Canadian National mainline derailment
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, that country’s equivalent of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, issued a report on a Canadian National main line derailment that occurred on June 3, 2021.
CSX makes temporary fix to rail crossing in Mich., but problems continue
Holland, Mich., is famous for its Tulip Day Festival every year. Right now, the town is fearful of other things that have been popping up over an at-grade railroad crossing.
UP train derails in county where most U.S. derailments have happened since 2019
A Union Pacific train derailed in San Bernardino County, Calif., on March 21, and the area could be considered the most dangerous when it comes to these types of rail accidents in the country.
CP work stoppage continues in Canada (UPDATED)
A shutdown of Canadian Pacific (CP) train operations began March 20, following an ongoing dispute between the Class I railroad and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). However, on Day 2, the parties remain at the bargaining table.
Chip Knowlton joins HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director
With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director.
Watco chosen by Port of Corpus Christi to provide rail service
The Port of Corpus Christi and Watco have announced the signing of a ten-year contract for Watco to become the operator of the short line railroad servicing the Port of Corpus Christi.
Canadian National to donate over $1M toward helping displaced Ukrainians
Canadian National has joined Canadian Pacific, Wabtec, and Kansas City Southern in donating to help Ukranian victims of the horrific war in their country.