AAR asks for more time before reciprocal switching hearing – STB says no

STB reciprocal switching hearing will move forward as scheduled.

Norfolk Southern train derails in Bluefield, Va.

A Norfolk Southern intermodal train derailed in Bluefield, Va., Monday morning, and about 30 cars were involved.

Rail Group On Air: Siemens North America President/CEO Marc Buncher

Siemens Mobility North America President and CEO Marc Buncher talks with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono about the 2022 North American rail market.

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours EVRAZ NA

NRC Member EVRAZ NA hosted Senator Hickenlooper for a tour of EVRAZ Pueblo.

Canadian National announces appointment of Tracy Robinson as president and chief executive officer

Canadian National announced that it has appointed Tracy Robinson as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2022.

S.D. will guide its way through big future funds for railroad infrastructure

South Dakota’s four-year railroad plan will come with its own guide.

Taking back the tracks: Community begins clean up on UP right-of-way in L.A.

The scene has gone viral. Train robberies in the 21st Century? Garbage filling the railroad right-of-way? Over the weekend the trash started to be apprehended.

NTSB continues to press worker safety message

The National Transportation Safety Board has communicated significant concern about railroad worker safety.

FRA

Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandate

While this is not a typical RT&S story, we want to ensure that our readers are aware of the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Biden administration’s mandate that large employers (i.e., those employing more than 100 people) must require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

UP leader Fritz on labor market: ‘It’s tighter than I’d like it to be’

There is a labor shortage crisis in the U.S., and in at least two sectors of the rail industry—short line and crossties—the search for workers has become frustrating. The nationwide problem also has seeped into Class 1 operations.

CSX Corporation

Ind. mayor says CSX is not responding, but Class 1 is ready to make crossing repairs

The mayor of Michigan City, Ind., is not going to leave CSX alone anytime soon.

Reciprocal switching returns to Surface Transportation Board (STB) agenda

While this is not a topic RT&S would normally cover, the debate over reciprocal or “competitive” switching has been brewing for years, and all members of the rail and rail supply & maintenance industries should be aware of it.

Just for fun: the restoration of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 #1309

Much of the recent steam locomotive restoration news focuses on Union Pacific’s 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” #4014, which has been operating periodically for the past couple of years.

Digital transformation and rail – news and commentary

The railroad industry is becoming more digital each day.

Michigan DOT announces rail-highway grade crossing surface repair award recipients for 2022

As part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) commitment to improving safety and the quality of Michigan’s transportation system, MDOT has announced the recipients for the sixth annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program.

FRA deputy chief visits Los Angeles and Long Beach ports

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose visited the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on December 8, 2021 to discuss recent progress in tackling supply chain issues through collaborative efforts among the Ports, FRA, and rail carriers.

Developing story: SEPTA trolley collides with CSX freight train

A SEPTA trolley and CSX freight train collided outside of Philadelphia this morning.

rail bridges

Illinois officials vow to hold BNSF responsible for flooding

Cicero and Cook County, Ill., officials want BNSF to be held accountable for flooding problems for residents as a result of concrete resurfacing of the Class 1’s properties.

Georgia Ports Authority announces expedited TEU capacity increase

At the Georgia Ports Authority Board meeting Monday, Executive Director Griff Lynch detailed actions that will expedite the completion of 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in annual capacity.

Critical CN line officially re-opened, but damage might already be done to grain market

A vital Canadian National line in southern British Columbia is officially back on the grid.

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