Amtrak to offer Acela Nonstop
Amtrak announced today it will offer a new service, Acela Nonstop, direct service between Washington, D.C. Union Station and New York Penn Station. The service will begin on Monday, September 23, and
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Metra, Amtrak spar over rent at Chicago Union Station
In business, one often needs a scorecard to keep up with who pays who for what. In the case of Metra’s use of Chicago Union Station, Amtrak owns the station and Metra
Rail traffic down again last week
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 20, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 526,010 carloads and intermodal units,
Norfolk Southern posts record Q2 results for 2019
Norfolk Southern Corporation today reported second-quarter financial results.
Canadian National reports record Q2 results for 2019
Canadian National Railway reported record second-quarter financial results for 2019.
Ray-Mont Logistics announces new pellet export facility to be served by Canadian National
Ray-Mont Logistics is proud to announce that a new, innovative, high tech facility for bagging plastic pellets in containers and shipping them out of the Port of Prince Rupert is currently being
Norfolk Southern announces successful TOP21 rollout
Norfolk Southern announced today that the implementation of its new TOP21 operating plan, begun during the first week in July, resulted in “a seamless changeover with minimal impact to customer service and
CSX recognized for disability inclusion in the workplace
CSX has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), scoring 100 percent on the 2019 Disability Equality
Kansas City Southern reports record second quarter results
Second Quarter 2019 Results Record revenues of $714 million, an increase of 5 percent from prior year on flat volumes Operating income of $208 million. Record adjusted operating income of $259 million,
Union Pacific reports record Q2 financial results
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2019 second quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share. This compares to $1.5 billion, or $1.98 per diluted share, in the
Weekly rail traffic slips again
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 13, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 527,908 carloads and intermodal units,
Canadian Pacific reports record Q2 revenues of $1.98 billion
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced record second-quarter revenues of $1.98 billion, an increase of 13 percent from last year, and record earnings per share (EPS) with reported
Washington State DOT considering high-speed rail for Pacific Northwest
High-speed passenger rail service may one day be a reality for the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada. The Washington State Department of Transportation released the results of a
HDR names new freight technology leader
Doug Morrison has joined HDR as its freight technology leader. Based in Kansas City, Mo., Morrison will collaborate with freight rail clients and project teams to identify and implement the latest technology
MTA subway passengers face darkness, rattled nerves during Manhattan power outage
Part of the New York City subway system in Manhattan was cloaked in darkness as part of the massive power outage the city experienced on Saturday evening, beginning just before 7:00 p.m.
Norfolk Southern returning to normal operations in New Orleans
Norfolk Southern (nscorp.com) announced that it is returning to normal operations in the New Orleans area. Traffic headed to or through New Orleans will be delayed 24 to 48 hours. Norfolk Southern
Lake State Railway hosts Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-5)
Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-5) was a guest of the Lake State Railway (LSRC) on June 28, 2019. The Lake State Railway is a member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad
Norfolk Southern operations impacted by Tropical Storm Barry
Norfolk Southern issued a service alert this morning reporting that shipments to and through New Orleans, LA are being impacted by the Flood Protection Authority’s closure of flood gates due to Tropical
Union Pacific to announce second quarter earnings on July 18
Union Pacific will announce Q2 2019 earnings on Thursday, July 18 at 8:45 Eastern Time via a presentation that will be broadcast live over the internet and via teleconference.
AAR – Rail traffic slump continues first week of July
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 6, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 448,459 carloads and intermodal units,