ZTR, a market leader in delivering innovative locomotive modernization solutions, and BlackBerry Limited , a trusted security software company, are combining their proven technology expertise to offer railcar owners, operators and suppliers
NOAA forecasters predict widespread flooding this spring, but do not expect it to be as severe or prolonged overall as the historic floods in 2019. Major to moderate flooding is likely in
Following is a staff report from the editors at Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal that will be continuously updated with the latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
Railroad Workers United is not happy with how the Trump administration or the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is handling COVID-19. The FRA announced a waiver of most rail safety standards for 60
A bill requiring at least two crew persons on most freight trains operating within Washington State was recently signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee (D). The effective date of the bill
Following is a staff report from the editors at Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal that will be continuously updated with the latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
Eric Starks, Todd Tranausky and David Nahass. What is the depth of decrease in freight volumes as a result of COVID-19? Is there an increased percentage of freight rail moving over to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
The Fort Worth & Western Railroad, the Texas Northeastern Railway, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad and the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad have requested that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) waive certain
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
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 14, 2020.
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 is ramping-up its response. Following is