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Port Houston to close two terminals after employee tests positive for coronavirus

The Port of Houston announced today that it is closing the Bayport and Barbours Cut terminals because an employee who works at both terminals has tested positive for coronavirus. 

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CSX coronavirus prevention and response

CSX recently published its coronavirus prevention and response, which we have reproduced here in its entirety.

Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending March 14, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 14, 2020.

Kansas City Southern may update guidance due to coronavirus

At a Bank of America investor conference, Kansas City Southern reported that it’s financial targets and guidance may change next month, based on the U.S. response to the coronavirus. Mike Upchurch, KCS’s

FRA Administrator’s Declaration of Emergency Situation: Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration issued the following Declaration of Emergency Situation:

Intermodal containers becoming scarce for export shippers

As sailings from North American ports have been canceled, a lot of containers are sitting at ports waiting to be shipped. This, in turn, is creating a shortage of containers for export

UPDATED MARCH 16: Rail Group 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 is ramping-up its response. Following is

Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending March 7, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 7, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 462,303 carloads and intermodal units,

Norfolk Southern accused of violating biometric privacy act

Michael Wills, like many truck drivers, periodically made deliveries and pickups to rail yards in Illinois operated by Norfolk Southern. A key way to identify and record the visits of drivers to

Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending February 29, 2020 and volumes for February 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 29, 2020, as well as volumes for February 2020.

Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending February 22, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 22, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 482,690 carloads and intermodal units,

Canadian Pacific

Could Canada’s prime minister be on the verge of making the life of Canadian National easier during rail protests?

Many Canadians are blaming Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the way he has handled the blockades on rails, which have been carried out by protestors of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Trudeau

Association of American Railroads weekly traffic report for week ending Feb. 15, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 15, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 479,137 carloads and intermodal units,

Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending February 8, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 8, 2020.

AAR traffic report for week ending Feb. 1, 2020 and volumes for Jan. 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 1, 2020, as well as volumes for January 2020.

Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending Jan. 25, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 25, 2020.

Norfolk Southern reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results

Norfolk Southern Corporation today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results.

Union Pacific reports fourth quarter and full year 2019 results

Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2019 fourth quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $2.02 per diluted share. This compares to $1.6 billion, or $2.12 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter

Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending Jan. 18, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 18, 2020.

AAR releases traffic report for week ending January 11, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 11, 2020.

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