Norfolk Southern says coronavirus poses financial risks

Norfolk Southern yesterday added its voice to the chorus of Class 1 railroads that have reported to the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) that the coronavirus pandemic could have a significant impact

Association of American Railroads traffic report for March and the week ending March 28, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) yesterday reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 28, 2020, as well as volumes for March 2020. U.S. railroads originated 899,673 carloads in March

Oil glut creating storage problems

The glut of oil caused by plummeting prices is beginning to outpace capacity for storage. According to a report by Yahoo! Finance, IHS Markit, a Canadian firm, projects that storage space will

Engineer purposely derails train in an attempt to attack the USNS Mercy in L.A.

Eduardo Moreno told police he wanted to wake people up about a secret mission being carried out by the U.S. government, and his method of doing so was certainly jarring. Moreno attempted

Watch video: Crews in Franklin County, Ohio, remove steel beams that cross over Norfolk Southern line

Crews in Franklin County, Ohio, removed steel beams of the Trabue Road Bridge, which spans over Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. The steel beams were hauled away and will be used on another

CSX

Coronavirus could impact financial returns according to Union Pacific, CSX

Significant financial impacts could result from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Union Pacific and CSX, FreightWaves reports. The statements by CSX and Union Pacific were included in reports filed with the Securities

OmniTRAX

Program designed to bring together rail-service sites and customers launched

OmniTRAX, one of the fastest growing railroads in North America and an affiliate of The Broe Group, announced the launch of its new Rail-Ready Sites program. This program, designed to bring together

Deal with port authority is a long-term win for New England Central Railroad Inc.

In a “I’ll-scratch-your-back-if-you-scratch-mine” deal, New England Central Railroad Inc. is going to be able to address an itch that has been there for a long time. The Connecticut Port Authority will be

UPDATED MARCH 30: Rail Group News Staff Report: Global railway industry response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, a pandemic, and the U.S. has declared a National Emergency. The global railway industry has been responding. Following is a

Special Podcast Series—The Coronavirus and the Rail Industry: What’s Happening Abroad

International Railway Journal Editor-in-Chief Kevin Smith talks with the International Union of Railways on the COVID-19 response in Europe.

Special Podcast Series—The Coronavirus and the Rail Industry: Insight on the federal stimulus package, how the freight industry is battling, and more

To listen on Apple Podcasts  

Pettibone’s critical infrastructure workers continue operations

After careful deliberation amid the developing COVID-19 situation, Michigan-based Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has announced it will continue in-person operations for essential employees. On March 23, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order

Class 1 fuel surcharges

See photo: Arkansas tornado rips UP train off the tracks

A tornado carrying an EF-3 rating tore through Jonesboro, Ark., on Saturday evening injuring 22. 

Sunday listening: RT&S has podcasts available to fill your day

Wondering what to do on a Sunday? Get updated on the latest developments regarding COVID-19 and the transit/rail industry … or select other podcasts from our library. Just click on the links

UPDATED MARCH 27: Rail Group News Staff Report: Global railway industry response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, a pandemic, and the U.S. has declared a National Emergency. The global railway industry has been responding. Following is a

U.S. Senate passes $2T stimulus bill; rail/transit to receive billions

By a unanimous 96-0 vote, the U.S. Senate on March 26 passed H.R. 748, its version of a $2 trillion stimulus package for address the devastating economic and societal impacts of the

“Isolate and operate” is the plan for Georgia ports

The Georgia ports of Savannah and Brunswick have continued to operate since the coronavirus landed on U.S. shores, and they turned in record performances during the month of February. The Port of

Viral photo of COVID-19 rail freight tanker is ruled fake

A photo taken of a rail freight tanker with “COVID-19” marked on one of its sides quickly became an internet sensation when it was posted on March 14 and March 16.

FRA, responding to joint petition, issues emergency waiver for certain safety regulations

In response to a Petition from the Association of American Railroads (AAR), American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) and American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has

Association of American Railroads weekly traffic report

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 21, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 459,966 carloads and intermodal units,

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