Bells & Whistles, Episode 5
What were the top news items RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 16? For the latest episode of Bells & Whistles, click here.
Freight
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.
Over $244M in grant money available for freight, passenger rail
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The NOFO includes more than $244 million
REMSA member RailWorks hosts Congresswoman Angie Craig
Yesterday, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) joined the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) and its member RailWorks at their project office in Lakeville, MN. Congresswoman Craig spoke with company executives and rail industry
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.
Groundbreaking bulk transfer facility debuts for Genesee & Wyoming
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. has announced the opening of a Choice Terminal bulk transfer facility on its Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR) subsidiary in Bainbridge.
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
Grafton & Upton Railroad faces resistance for expansion in Mass.
Grafton & Upton Railroad could use the space, but not everyone in Hopedale is willing to budge.
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,
Ecusta Trail finally receives grant money for greenway that will replace abandoned track
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has approved a $6.4 million grant for the purchase of the TR Line. The rail line has not seen any action since the Ecusta cigarette paper
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.
CN, CSX link together to better serve northeast U.S., Canada
Canadian Northern (CN) and CSX will join together and serve more of the northeast starting Oct. 7. The two Class 1s announced a new intermodal service offering between CN’s greater Montreal &
Trucking rates putting more pressure on railroad industry
Intermodal is still less expensive than on-road trucking, but the savings have been less over the last five years.
Canadian Pacific announces organizational changes
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has announced several organizational and leadership changes.