As ridership plummets, five transit agencies are put on Fitch Ratings’ watch list
Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of five large U.S. public transit agencies on Rating Watch Negative. The following ratings are affected:
A “Sully” moment for Amtrak’s Anderson
As America increasingly is sheltering in place, losing unprecedented numbers of jobs and retirement savings, fearful of COVID-19, and facing a stress level unfamiliar except to those who have endured war zones,
Railroad overpass project in Indiana continues to move along
Work continues to spread at the intersection of S.R. 46 and S.R. 11 in Columbus, Ind. That is certainly better than the coronavirus alternative. While the virus puts more Americans on lockdown,
Bells & Whistles—3/20/20
Due to technical difficulties on YouTube’s end, please go to the following link to view the latest Bells & Whistles: Bells & Whistles—3/20/20. Coronavirus my infect November ballot for Oregon Metro’s huge
UPDATED MARCH 20: 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 has been responding. Following is a
HDR statement on coronavirus
HDR, an engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services company is familiar to many railroaders. Like most companies, they have issued a statement on how they’re dealing with coronavirus. Here is their statement,
Canadian Pacific announces virtual meeting of shareholders
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited announced yesterday that it has completed the filing of its notice of meeting and management proxy circular for CP’s 2020 annual meeting of shareholders with Canadian and U.S.
Hanford, Calif., makes adjustments so it does not miss high speed rail opportunity
Hanford, Calif., did not want to see high speed rail become just a blur. Mayor John Draxler says if a line is going to run through the town, it might as well
Long Island Rail Road refunding little to riders; MTA’s Foye asking for $4B federal bailout
Most Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers expecting to receive a refund for their cancelled monthly passes are getting coins instead of bills.
Coronavirus may infect November ballot for Oregon Metro’s huge transportation plan
Oregon Metro’s giant $7 billion transportation plan might be put on hold due to the most famous virus in world history.
Metro-North’s Harlem, Hudson lines fully PTC-equipped
MTA Metro-North Railroad President Cathy Rinaldi announced that as of March 14 Metro-North’s full Harlem and Hudson lines are operating in Positive Train Control (PTC), bringing Metro-North’s total of PTC-equipped route miles
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.
CSX coronavirus prevention and response
CSX recently published its coronavirus prevention and response, which we have reproduced here in its entirety.
Coronavirus impacts Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific headquarters
The headquarters offices of both Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific have been impacted by the coronavirus, but in different ways.
Podcast: Interview With Union Pacific COO Jim Vena
Listen to Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono’s March 2020 interview with Union Pacific Chief Operating Officer Jim Vena on Unified Plan 2020, UP’s version of PSR, Precision Scheduled Railroading, and how it’s changing
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.
APTA: Transit agencies need billions of dollars in aid due to coronavirus
With transit agencies feeling the hurt of the coronavirus in the U.S., many are now hoping Congress will step up and offer some relief.
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
Earthquake hits Salt Lake City, shuts down light rail transit system
The largest earthquake to shake the state of Utah in almost 30 years has shut down light rail service in Salt Lake City.
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: