Trains editors discuss the news published during the week of Feb. 7, 2010. This week, Steve talks about Canadian Pacific’s derailment in Saskatchewan, another coal to oil conversion on the Colorado narrow gauge lines, BNSF Railway’s $3-billion capital spending plan, and more! […]
Section: News & Reviews
Canadian government orders speed restrictions for trains with hazardous materials (additional update) NEWSWIRE
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister, Marc Garneau, has announced new speed restrictions for trains carrying 20 or more cars of hazardous cargo in the wake of the derailment and subsequent fire of a Canadian Pacific train earlier today (Feb. 6) in Saskatchewan. Effective at midnight on Friday, such trains will be limited to 20 mph […]
Chicago alderman calls for federal action on blocked crossings NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON — A Chicago alderman told members of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials that the lives of his constituents were being disrupted because of blocked crossings. During a hearing on Wednesday about grade crossing safety, 19th Ward Alderman Matthew O’Shea told members of Congress about people being late to work and […]
Executives from at least three Class I railroads will speak at investors conferences in coming weeks NEWSWIRE
Canadian National CEO J.J. Ruest Canadian National WAUKESHA, Wis. — Executives from at least three Class I railroads will be speaking at investors conferences in the coming weeks, according to news releases from the railroads. Canadian National Canadian National’s CEO J.J. Ruest is expected to speak at the Citi 2020 Global Industrials Conference in Miami […]
Montana Rail Link announces executive promotions NEWSWIRE
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Rail Link is pleased to announce that effective today, Joe Racicot, Jim Lewis and Ross Lane have been promoted to Vice President. Joe Racicot previously served as General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, and has been promoted to Vice President, Administration and General Counsel. Jim Lewis previously served as Chief Sales […]
News Wire roundup for Thursday, Feb. 6 NEWSWIRE
A look at Thursday morning rail news: — Light rail operators on the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Transit system told a state legislative panel that they fear for their safety while at work, and that they often witness criminal activity including drug deals and assaults, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The two operators testified during a […]
Train derails and catches fire in Saskatchewan NEWSWIRE
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Canadian Pacific says one of its trains derailed about 6:15 a.m. in Saskatchewan. Media in Western Canada are reporting that the derailed and caught fire, with multiple outlets posting images of large flames illuminating a pre-dawn darkness. Local police have closed a highway in the area. Today’s derailment happened in Guernsey, Sask., […]
AAR: US rail traffic shows signs of rebounding for the week of Feb. 1, 2020 NEWSWIRE
Association of American Railroads The Association of American Railroads today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 1, 2020, as well as volumes for January 2020. U.S. railroads originated 1,165,733 carloads in January 2020, down 5.9%, or 73,110 carloads, from January 2019. U.S. railroads also originated 1,245,080 containers and trailers in January 2020, […]
Amtrak inspector: Acupuncturist bilked railroad health insurance for millions of dollars NEWSWIRE
LOS ANGELES — An acupuncturist was sentenced to 2 ½ years in federal prison on February 4, and was ordered to pay more than $2.68 million in restitution to Amtrak after defrauding the railroad’s health care plan for approximately $3.8 million in acupuncture treatments and other services that were either medically unnecessary or never provided. […]
News Wire Digest for Wednesday, Feb. 5 NEWSWIRE
A look at Wednesday morning rail news: — The city of Palestine, Texas, is demanding a jury trial in Union Pacific’s lawsuit over an agreement requiring it to base a certain number of jobs in the community [see “UP sues to end employment provision in Texas town,” Trains News Wire, Dec. 2, 2019]. Attorney James […]
Reading & Northern celebrates completion of $14 million bridge project NEWSWIRE
The first Reading & Northern train crosses the new bridge over the Lehigh River on Tuesday. Reading & Northern PORT CLINTON, Pa. — The Reading & Northern Railroad opened a new $14 million bridge over the Lehigh River on Tuesday, completing a project that was a 20-year effort of railroad owner and CEO Andy Muller […]
Tests continue on first Durango & Silverton oil-burner; second conversion to begin (updated)
DURANGO, Colo. — Just days after releasing a newly restored K-37 2-8-2 locomotive that has been converted to burn oil instead of coal, shop crews at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are starting to convert another 3-foot gauge steam locomotive. On Jan. 24, the D&SNG fired up No. 493, one of the largest […]
