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.

Train union still pushing for U.S. workers in and out of Mexico

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) wants Congress working on the next trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada—the USMCA—to have a special provision. The union wants any train

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

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

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

ARRC, A2A agree on massive 1,500-mile project to connect to Lower 48

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) and the Alaska to Alberta Railway Development Corporation (A2A) have established a Master Agreement of Cooperation toward building a 1,500-mile connection between the Alaska Railroad and Canadian

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Schneider launches intermodal service at CSX Indianapolis

Schneider, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, this month began offering intermodal services at the CSX Indianapolis ramp.

U.S. Senators push for two-person crews on freight trains

Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced the Safe Freight Act on June 26. The legislation would promote rail safety by mandating at least two-person crews on all freight trains

UPDATED: Bill in Ohio would require two-man crews and safety upgrades

In response to the Federal Railroad Administration dropping a rule that would require a two-man crew in locomotives, the state of Ohio is upping the stakes. House Bill 186 would make a

Train carrying ammunition, chemicals derails in Nevada

Military officials in Nevada are breathing a sigh of relief after a train derailment near Wells, Nev., on June 19. The 22-car Union Pacific train went off the rails, causing I-80 to

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New rail freight law in Wash. could hamper other states

The state of Washington recently passed a crude-by-rail law, and there is at least one neighboring state that sees it as a major hazard.

Full steam ahead for UP’s Big Boy Midwest tour

The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad’s completion isn’t over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogden, Utah, commemorating the anniversary. The newly restored

NTSB: Remote-controlled locomotive killed rail worker

A remote-controlled locomotive struck and killed a CSX railroad employee back on April 13, and the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it almost two months later. Allen Lowe, who had worked for

Mexico tariffs on hold … for now

Mexico avoided President Trump-imposed tariffs by striking a deal the evening of June 7. However, the threat still lingers. The White House was ready to apply a 5 percent tax on the

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U.S. officials bracing for Mexican tariffs

Tariff talks between Mexico and the U.S. continued on June 6, with Mexico claiming progress was being made. President Trump, however, was not as optimistic. Trump said “a lot of progress” must

Norfolk Southern rolls out precision operating plan

Norfolk Southern is preparing to roll out TOP21, the railroad’s new precision scheduled railroading operating plan, to enhance customer service, increase operating efficiencies, support growth, and drive long-term shareholder value. TOP21 is

Union Pacific continues to battle flooding

Flooding in the Midwest this Spring has been historic, and rail lines just got in the way of Mother Nature’s powerful stampede.  Union Pacific has been working around the clock in attempt

Tariffs on Mexico could cripple some railroad companies

Kansas City Southern is keeping a close eye on what happens with Mexico regarding tariffs.  The railroad company has an operating line in Mexico and serves 90 percent of the auto assembly

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