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
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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.
Related joint venture purchases short-liner; more could be on the way
Related Companies wants to acquire more related subject matter … and that includes short-line railroad companies.
Another week of rail carload and intermodal traffic declines
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 3, 2019, as well as volumes for July 2019.
Port of Long Beach project will streamline rail operations
The Port of Long Beach, one of the greenest ports in the world, has selected HDR to perform the final design as it moves ahead with its $870 million effort to streamline
BNSF releases Q2 2019 financial results
BNSF has announced Q2 2019 financial results — Total revenues were $5.89 billion, compared to Q2 2018 revenues of $5.88 billion, essentially flat; Operating expenses dropped to $3.89 billion from $4 billion
GAO PTC report – update
RT&S reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that the Government Accounting Office (GAO) released a statement saying that while the railroads are making good progress on the installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) on
Value of material of Indiana track set for removal may have been grossly overestimated
The value of salvaging the Nickel Plate railroad tracks in Hamilton County, Ind., may have been grossly overestimated, according to four bidders who “competed” for the job.
On appeal, BNSF flagger did not protect welder at rail yard
A court of appeals has ruled against BNSF in a case involving a welder who had to have his foot amputated after it was run over by an excavator.
Canadian National releases 2019-2020 grain plan
Canadian National Railway announced that it has published its 2019-2020 Grain Plan and that it has established a CN Agricultural Advisory Council.
Canadian Pacific carrying more grain than ever before
Canadian Pacific moved more Canadian grain and grain products during the 2018-2019 crop year than any year in its history. The final tally for the crop year stands at 26.8 million metric
See drone video of third train derailment in Iowa over the last 18 months
Crews in northwest Iowa are beginning to clear a derailment that happened the evening of July 31. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Canadian Pacific joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Canadian Pacific has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). In joining the alliance, CP is supporting BiTA’s mission of producing blockchain standards that allow for interoperability between participants in the global
GAO reports PTC focus turning to interoperability
The Government Accounting Office released a statement yesterday pointing out that much work remains to be done for the railroad industry to achieve interoperability among individual PTC systems. The statement says “Full
Indiana track set to be removed and sold for scrap
Save the Nickel Plate led an effort to try and save a railroad line in Hamilton County, Ind. In the end, however, the Plate just did not have enough meat on it.