ATLANTA – In another reaction to the devastating Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this year, NS has appointed Atkins Nuclear Secured to conduct an independent review of the company’s safety culture. ANS has decades of experience, with a focus on the nuclear sector, and is one of the world’s most respected firms composed […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX Transportation has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders, ranking among U.S. companies that have achieved the greatest reduction in emissions intensity between 2019 and 2021. “As the most fuel-efficient mode of freight transportation on land, railroads can play a significant role in the nation’s climate strategy, […]
NEW DELHI – The Indian Minister of Railways announced it is sending 20 broad gauge WDM-D3 class locomotives to Bangladesh, India’s DD News reported. “India’s relationship with Bangladesh is civilizational, cultural, social and economic. Prime Ministers of both the countries are playing a proactive role to improve bilateral relationships across social, economic and political sectors,” Railways […]
SCRANTON, Pa. – Steamtown National Historic Site’s Railfest and Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum’s Arts on Fire is set for June 17. In addition to free admission, there will be no cost for Steamtown’s short train rides. A complimentary shuttle service will be available throughout the day to transport visitors between Steamtown and the Scranton Iron Furnaces. […]
Aberdeen Carolina & Western E9A CANDOR, N.C. – The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway has debuted its rebuilt and repainted E9A No. 103 on the “NODA Express Maiden Voyage” (NODA is short for Charlotte’s art and entertainment district in North Davidson). The restored locomotive led a special move from the ACW shops in Candor to […]
BALTIMORE – A proposal to expand Maryland’s MARC Train commuter train service on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor into Delaware and Virginia is slowing moving ahead. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration has signed framework agreements with Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority for the potential future expansion […]
CHICAGO – Surface Transportation Board Chairman Martin J. Oberman told a shipper conference that Class I railroad behavior over the past few years – mass layoffs, crew shortages, and poor service – may require a new approach to regulation. “It may be time to say 2023 is not 1980 and we need to rethink some […]
CHICAGO – Union Pacific is suing the Surface Transportation Board because the agency’s approval of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger didn’t fully protect cross-border competition at the Laredo, Texas, gateway or address the potential for congestion in Houston, UP CEO Lance Fritz told a shipper conference today. “In their approval they identified our concerns […]
TORONTO – On May 19, Metrolinx’ GO Transit announced several new trips on its Lakeshore West Line – including more trains to Niagara Falls. A third round trip from Toronto has been introduced on weekends and holidays to and from Niagara Falls. Until Thanksgiving, weekend, and holiday trips to Niagara Falls will include bike cars, where […]
FORT WORTH, Texas – BNSF Railway has reached new tentative agreements for individual paid sick days with SMART Transportation Division, which includes engineers and conductors. The agreement covers workers on the former Great Northern, Spokane Portland & Seattle, Colorado & Southern, Houston Belt & Terminal, Joint Texas Division, Los Angeles Junction, and some former Santa Fe […]
WASHINGTON – The Surface Transportation Board announced the addition of Justin Broyles from R.J. Corman and Robert (Buck) Rogers from Canadian National to the Board’s Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC). Broyles joins as a small railroad representative, and Mr. Rogers joins as a large railroad representative. The ICC Termination Act of 1995 established RSTAC to advise […]
WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day investigative hearing in East Palestine, Ohio, on June 22-23, as part of the ongoing investigation into the Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern Railway train and subsequent hazardous material release and fires. The investigative hearing, to be held at East Palestine High School beginning at […]
