Denman McNear, the chairman and CEO of Southern Pacific during its unsuccessful effort to merge with Santa Fe, and when it was acquired by Rio Grande Industries, died Jan. 5 at an assisted living residence in Bethesda, Md. He was 95. A career SP employee, he joined the railroad in 1948 after graduating from the […]
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Digest: CP, controllers union reach tentative agreement on three-year contract
Monday midday rail news: Canadian Pacific, rail traffic controllers reach agreement on three-year contract Canadian Pacific and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract. The union represents approximately 300 rail traffic controllers in Canada. “This is positive news for these important members of our […]
Digest: Batory joins R.J. Corman board of directors
Still more Monday morning rail news: Former FRA administrator Batory joins R.J. Corman board Ronald Batory, whose term as administrator of the Federal Railroad Adminstration ended concluded with the change of presidential administrations in January, has been named to the board of directors of the R.J. Corman Railroad Group. Batory’s 46-year career in the railroad […]
B&O Museum celebrates restoration of first Electro-Motive streamliner
BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore & Ohio Railroad No. 51, the first Electro-Motive Corp. streamlined diesel locomotive, was placed on display in the B&O Museum’s historic roundhouse on Jan. 29 following completion of the locomotive’s restoration. The 1937 EA model set the standard for art deco locomotive design by EMC, which later became the Electro-Motive Division […]
Digest: CDC issues mask order for domestic travel
Monday morning rail news: CDC issues mask order for domestic travel, effective tonight Responding to an executive order by President Joe Biden, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an order requiring mask use for all domestic travel, effective today at 11:59 p.m. The Washington Post reports the order, issued late Friday, will require masks […]
Digest: $35,000 reward offered in shooting of LA Metro light rail operator
More Monday morning rail news: LA Metro, county government offer $35,000 reward after shooting of light rail operator A $35,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who shot an LA Metro light rail operator early Friday morning at Indiana Station in East Los Angeles. LA Metro […]
Digest: Amtrak NEC, transit agencies make changes because of approaching storm (updated)
Sunday afternoon weather-related rail news: Amtrak to modify, cancel Northeast Corridor service for Monday Amtrak, in keeping with recent practice, is canceling or modifying schedules in the Northeast in anticipation of a winter storm. A notice on the passenger railroad’s website says all Acela service is cancelled, as is the New York-Pittsburgh Pennsylvanian. Northeast Regional and Keystone Service will operate on a […]
Digest: Montreal REM trains begin testing
Friday morning rail news: Montreal’s REM begins testing of Alstom light rail trainsets The first trainsets for Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain light rail system have begun testing, REM reports on its Facebook page. The agency says tests will continue over the next few months between its Brossard station and Milan Boulevard. Alstom is building 106 two-car […]
Federal regulators delay lease of Union Pacific’s Tennessee Pass line
WASHINGTON – The Surface Transportation Board will review several issues surrounding Colorado, Midland & Pacific’s proposed lease of Union Pacific’s long-dormant route over Tennessee Pass. The board’s decision, released today, indefinitely postpones what is normally a 30-day clock that covers deals between short lines and Class I railroads. Under U.S. law, railroad transactions fall into […]
Remembering New York Central locomotives
All through January 2021, Classic Trains is celebrating the majestic and mystique of the New York Central. Please enjoy this photo gallery of NYC locomotives selected from the David P. Morgan Library at Kalmbach Media. Only from Classic Trains! […]
Amtrak clarifies what emergency funding would mean for frequencies, furloughs
WASHINGTON — Amtrak has clarified details of a letter sent by CEO William Flynn to all U.S. House and Senate last week, confirming to Trains News Wire that legislators have the ability to override the metrics the passenger railroad plans to use to determine decisions on long-distance train frequencies. In an emailed statement, Amtrak said, “If Congress […]
Digest: SEPTA to restore service on Chestnut Hill West line in March
Additional Friday morning rail news: SEPTA to bring back service on Chestnut Hill West line in March The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will resume operation on its Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line in March with a “restricted service schedule.” The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the service — suspended last spring when Regional Rail operations were reduced because […]
