FreightWaves is reporting that Class 1 rail employment in December 2019, 131,486 workers, was the lowest number since January 2012. This data was provided by the Surface Transportation Board. These numbers represent
The Amtrak Cascades passenger train, #501, that derailed near Dupont, Washington on December 18, 2017, was operated by engineer Steven Brown. Brown filed a lawsuit against Amtrak this week, citing physical and emotional
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
Two years ago the Dallas City Council was defiant in its call for a subway system in the downtown area. Now, the voice is nervous. As DART presented plans to the City
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 18, 2020.
The site of a long inactive creosote processing facility in Houston’s Fifth Ward, owned by Union Pacific for the past twenty years, was the center of discussion at a recent community meeting.
FreightWaves reports that groups of Canadian grain shippers are trying to figure out how the government can ensure grain shipments can continue in the event of a strike like the one against
Seattle lawmakers want to make cap on car tab fees a state law. Environmental group calls BNSF derailment a major disaster. Congress now reviewing Act on crude oil by rail. State Attorney
Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE:KSU) reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2019 results, driven by implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) principles. Fourth Quarter 2019 Fourth quarter revenues were $729.5 million,
CSX Corporation yesterday announced fourth quarter 2019 net earnings of $771 million, or $0.99 per share, versus $843 million, or $1.01 per share in the same period last year. CSX’s operating ratio
While some are claiming a derailment in Idaho on New Year’s Day was a heroic event, one environmental group believes there is a villain at play.
The Washington Post reports that Metro ridership, which has been on a downward trend for several years, was up 4 percent in 2019 compared to 2018. In 2019, 182 million trips were
Initiative 976, which was approved by voters back in November, is still waiting for its day in court. State lawmakers, however, are running short on patience.
Beginning Feb. 17, E. Jean Savage, who currently serves on the Trinity Board and is a Caterpillar vice president, will become Chief Executive Officer at Trinity Industries, according to a report in
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 11, 2020.
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) conference is being held in Washington, D.C. this week, and one of the panels, “The Future of North American Freight Rail Transportation,” focused on the role of
By 2040, bus rapid transit will not be able to handle all of the stops in the city of Austin, Texas. Officials provided a glimpse of a game-changing transit plan called Project
FreightWaves reports that Sergio Sabatini has been promoted to president of the short-line railroad, OmniTRAX. Gord Anutooshkin will move into Sabatini’s previous role of COO.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams announced the U.S. DOT’s Accelerating Innovative Mobility (AIM) initiative, which supports and advances innovation in the transit industry. Speaking at the Transportation Research