Chicago Transit Authority continues to commit funding to Red Line extension
The hope that Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Red Line may run a little deeper in the future has not faded one bit. The CTA Board has decided to look into extending the
Colebrookdale Railroad line in Pa. does not know where it will find money for needed upgrades
When Berks County, Pa., bought the Colebrookdale Railroad line in 2009 there were some positive known facts … and now it’s apparent there were some unknowns as well.
Fatal Italy train derailment may have been caused by an issue with a switch
Problems at a switch might have caused the deadly Frecciarossa train derailment in Italy last week.
On top of derailments, Norfolk Southern now dealing with a bridge washout
Norfolk Southern was able to restore the main line following a derailment in Columbia, S.C., on Feb. 7, but now the Class 1 is dealing with a bridge washout. The bridge washout
Norfolk Southern suffers a second train derailment in less than 48 hours
Norfolk Southern suffered another train derailment on Feb. 7, the second such accident for the Class 1 railroad in less than 48 hours.
R&N opens new rail bridge
Class II Reading & Northern’s new Nesquehoning Bridge Phase 2, the product of more than 20 years of work led by Owner and CEO Andy Muller, Jr., connects the railroad’s Reading and
Canadian Pacific updates statement on yesterday’s train derailment and fire
At approximately 6:15 a.m. local time on Feb. 6, 32 cars of a CP freight hauling crude oil derailed west of Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
Another lawsuit around price fixing
RT&S has posted several reports on the collusion around fuel surcharges on the part of BNSF, Norfolk Southern, CSX and Union Pacific alleged by several shippers in lawsuits filed during the past
Judge hears arguments on Initiative 976, which may not be in line with state’s constitution
Initiative 976, which was approved by Washington State voters back in November, may not be constitutional, and it continues to be blocked by the courts.
Bells & Whistles—2/7/20
DART gives city of Dallas rail bridge. Widow sues fall protection manufacturer. HART light rail project forces the delay of another major project in Honolulu. Canadian Pacific derailment causes fire.
Canadian Pacific statement on Guernsey, Sask., derailment
RT&S News reported earlier today on the derailment of a Canadian Pacific train carrying crude oil. The railroad released a statement on the derailment earlier this afternoon. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Canadian Pacific is today
Widow sues fall protection manufacturer following husband’s death on Sound Transit project
Just months away from retirement, Walter Burrows was working on Sound Transit’s light rail line to Redmond, Wash., attempting to secure a beam. Burrows lost his balance and fell 35 ft to
Canadian Pacific sets January record for Canadian grain movements
Canadian Pacific moved 2.09 million metric tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products in January 2020, breaking the January 2019 record by 200,000 metric tonnes.
Two killed and 30 injured in high-speed derailment in Italy
Our sister magazine, International Railway Journal, reports on a high-speed derailment that occurred in Italy this morning. This story was written by IRJ Editor Kevin Smith.
Canadian Pacific train derailment causes huge fire
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. is reporting that a Canadian Pacific train derailed and caught on fire around 6 a.m. ET today in the village of Guernsey, Sask., which is located about 65
Norfolk Southern train derails at Bound Brook, N.J.
Norfolk Southern reports that one of its trains derailed this morning in Bound Brook, N.J. Here is the service alert issued by the railroad:
LA Metro chooses Whittier as the final stop for Gold Line
It ends at Whittier. After a 13-year battle between South El Monte and Whittier over where the Gold Line light rail from East Los Angeles should end, LA Metro staff announced on
Woodhaven, Mich., elevates effort to solve on-grade crossing delays
Rather than continue to complain about ongoing traffic delays at an at-grade railroad crossing, Woodhaven, Mich., is taking the high road … in the form of a bridge.
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.
FRA releases statistics on-grade crossing accidents
Politico is reporting that there will be a hearing on railroad grade crossing safety in the House today, and representatives from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Norfolk Southern, Operation Lifesaver, and some from