Railroad News

Toyota says U.S. railroads engaged in price-fixing

The Jacksonville Business Journal reports that Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. says that major U.S. railroads colluded to fix prices. Specifically, the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of

Class 1 fuel surcharges

Union Pacific completes PTC implementation on its system

Union Pacific recently completed Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation, activating its final track segment. The technology is now implemented on all the company’s federally mandated rail lines, including required passenger train routes.

Canadian farmers say rail strikes should be illegal

The Canadian news agency, CBC, is reporting that Canadian farmers, hammered by the week-long strike at Canadian National by members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, is looking to federal government regulation

CSX employee struck and killed by train

WSAZ News Channel 3 is reporting that a CSX employee was struck and killed by a moving train near Parkersburg, W.Va., which is in Wood county. The accident occurred around 4 p.m.

Bells & Whistles, Dec. 13, 2019

 L.A. considering P3s to help with light rail transit strategy Two trains derail in North America Florida tries to reduce accidents at RR crossings MBTA commits to safety

Atlanta eyes major transit expansion in coming decades

In the decades-long battle between public transportation and the private automobile in metropolitan Atlanta, the private automobile has been the clear winner. Significant road construction has occurred, and ridership on public transportation