CSX train carrying crude oil derails in East Chicago, Ind.

In East Chicago, Ind., a CSX train carrying crude oil has derailed and hazmat crews are on the scene checking for leaks. 

CSX

CSX work at rail crossings jams up Tampa traffic

CSX may not be sticking to its own schedules in the city of Tampa. The Class 1 railroad company has been doing rail maintenance this week, and roads where the activity has

BNSF reports Q4 2019 and overall 2019 financial results

FreightWaves is reporting that BNSF has released financial results for Q4 2019 and overall 2019. As has been the case with other Class Ones this year, BNSF reports that profits were up

Canadian Pacific

Could Canada’s prime minister be on the verge of making the life of Canadian National easier during rail protests?

Many Canadians are blaming Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the way he has handled the blockades on rails, which have been carried out by protestors of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Trudeau

railroad workers

U.S. rail employment continues to nosedive

FreightWaves is reporting that railroad employment in the United States, which has been falling continuously during the past year, continues to nosedive. January 2020 saw a 12.4 percent decrease in employment compared

U.S. Rails monitoring Canadian crude

The derailment of two separate oil trains roughly two months apart near Guernsey, Sask., each spilling more than 300,000 gallons of crude onto the ground and one igniting into a smoldering inferno,

Spring could be wet for much of the U.S.

According to the National Weather Service, much of the country will experience above-average rainfall over the next three months (March, April and May).

Bells & Whistles—2/21/20

Blockades continue to be a problem for many on Canadian rail. Canadian National train derails in Ontario, Canada. Group wants STB to help with Union Pacific deal. Canada to lift speed restrictions

Blockades creating a mess for CN, shippers, and other carriers

FreightWaves is reporting that the blockades of much of Canadian National lines by those protesting a gas pipeline’s path through British Columbia’s Wet’suwet’en territory is creating problems not only for CN, but

Canadian National train derails, leaks crude oil

The Globe and Mail is reporting the derailment of 30 cars in a Canadian National train on Tuesday evening resulted in crude oil leakage from more than one car. The derailment occurred near

Norfolk Southern to close Roanoke Locomotive Shop

Earlier today, RT&S reported on a news release from Norfolk Southern announcing the closing of the Roanoke Distribution Center and the movement of all locomotive repair work to the Juniata Locomotive Shop

BNSF goes silent on Metro Blue Line extension plans

Some are wondering if another person needs to die before the Metro Blue Line extension in Minneapolis area is complete. According to Robbinsdale Council Member George Selman, nine people have passed on

CSX

CSX provides update on ethanol train derailment

CSX released an update on the ethanol train derailment in eastern Kentucky on Feb. 13 (last Thursday). At approximately 7:05 a.m. on 02.13.20, a southbound CSX train derailed in Draffin, KY. The

Speed limits for crude oil trains increased by Transport Canada

Freightwaves is reporting that government speed restrictions on crude oil trains, imposed on Feb. 16 after a Canadian Pacific train carrying crude oil derailed on February 6, will be lifted on April 1.

Norfolk Southern wants $3.5 million for abandoned rail line, but city of Dayton believes the value is much lower

The city of Dayton, Ohio, wants to create a multi-use trail that would connect downtown to eastern neighborhoods. However, officials have been unable to connect with Norfolk Southern when it comes to

Canadian National

Amendment to Feb. 7 rail speed order will help freight recover in Canada

Canadian National is supportive of the decision by Canada’s Transport Minister to amend the Ministerial Order issued on Feb. 7. That order restricted the speed of trains carrying dangerous goods on all

New blockades hit CN rail lines; protesters are “climbing on and between railcars”

Canadian National announced that there have been new blockades on its network Feb. 15, one in Vancouver, B.C., and two in Vaughan, Ontario. CN has sought and obtained court orders and requested

CSX ethanol train derails in eastern Kentucky

The Lexington Herald Leader reports that a CSX ethanol train derailed into the Big Sandy River yesterday morning in eastern Kentucky because a rock slide blocked the tracks on which the train

Canadian National

Bells & Whistles—2/14/20

Missouri lawmakers want to Hyperloop rail passengers. California high-speed rail authority releases 2020 business plan. Switch may have caused train derailment in Italy. Canadian National forced to shut down rail lines due

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