AAR weekly traffic report – still down
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) yesterday reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 24, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 532,483 carloads and intermodal units,
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New Vice President of Energy at CSX
CSX Corporation today announced that Adam Longson, a seasoned leader with expertise in energy and transportation analytics, is joining the company’s Sales and Marketing organization as vice president of Energy effective September
Railworks Corp. selected for Southern California track inspection
RailWorks Corp., North America’s leading rail infrastructure solutions provider, is maintaining and improving rail infrastructure on an important stretch of track in Southern California via a new contract with Alameda Corridor Transportation
OmniTRAX to acquire key rail services in Cleveland
OmniTRAX continues to grow. A managed affiliate of one of the largest privately held rail transportation and logistics service companies in North America is set up to acquire Cleveland Commercial Railroad and
BNSF sues over blockage law in Oklahoma
A judge is going to have to force BNSF to pay tickets for blocking traffic in Oklahoma.
Pete Carpenter, former head of CSX, dies at 77
The Florida Times-Union reports that Pete Carpenter, the president and chief executive officer of CSX Transportation from 1992 to 1999, has died at the age of 77. During his career at CSX,
Greenbrier has new goals for freight car design
FreightWaves is reporting that Greenbrier, a railcar manufacturer and lessor, has new goals for freight car design that are part of the company’s sustainability plans. The report says that one goal is to
U.S. rail traffic down again last week
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 17, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 537,617 carloads and intermodal units,
Number of Class 1 employees continues to shrink
Class 1 railroad companies continue to rely on a leaking talent pool. In fact, not only did employee numbers continue to drop in July, the depth is the shallowest yet in 2019.
Federal ruling on freight train crew size has states and unions up in arms
On May 29 of this year, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew from its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on the issue of the number of crew members on a freight train.
Norfolk Southern names two to new executive positions
Norfolk Southern announced yesterday that its board of directors has approved new responsibilities for Vanessa Allen Sutherland and Michael Farrell, effective Aug. 16: Michael Farrell is senior vice president operations and mechanical.
Temporary railroad flood crossings to remain in place in Davenport, Iowa, until 2020
The temporary at-grade crossings that have taken over downtown Davenport, Iowa, will be extending their stay.
Portion of Alameda Corridor-East Project involves road depression, rail elevation
When you are on the fairway on a golf course life is supposed to be easier. On Fairway Drive just north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, it’s difficult …
Weekly rail traffic – the beat goes on
The drumbeat of declining weekly rail traffic goes on. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 10, 2019. For this week, total U.S.
Norfolk Southern bridge will no longer be choke point in Blanchard River
Now that the widening of the riverbank along the Blanchard River in Findlay, Ohio, is complete, it’s time to add some height to the focus.
Illinois governor signs bill requiring two-person train crews
KFVS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is reporting that legislation requiring two-man crews for freight trains operating in Illinois has been signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker. The legislation
US Representatives Defazio and Malinowski want answers on LNG transport by rail tank car
TransportationToday reported yesterday that Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR), along with Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) has contacted the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to inquire about permits for the transportation of liquefied
UPDATED: Two freight train accidents during early hours of Aug. 12
Part of a BNSF freight train was knocked off the tracks north of Madras, Ore., early Monday morning. No injuries were reported and crews are at the scene assessing the damage. A
Fire reported on CSX rail bridge in Maryland
Firefighters in Havre De Grace, Md., are currently working to put out a fire on a CSX railroad bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River. pic.twitter.com/dIFXXclyDb — Susquehanna Hose Co. (@SusquehannaHose) August 9,
Proposed rail terminal in Wisconsin faces opposition from locals
A Canadian National subsidiary is eyeing a piece of property in Wisconsin in the hopes of building a massive rail terminal for automobiles. The town of New Richmond, however, has some concerns.