Trains editors offer a round-up of the news that’s fit to publish. This week, Jim and Steve talk about SEPTA’s PCC cars; Union Pacific’s rising stock price, what will happen to an N&W Y6, and more! […]
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AAR: All train traffic declined 8% for the week of Jan. 18 NEWSWIRE
Association of American Railroads WASHINGTON — The Association of American Railroads reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Jan. 18, 2020, this week. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 499,732 carloads and intermodal units, down 8% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending Jan. 18 […]
Engineer sues Amtrak over fatal ‘Cascades’ derailment NEWSWIRE
The engineer in the fatal December 2017 Amtrak Cascades derailment in suing Amtrak, alleging he was not properly trained. Steve Carter TACOMA, Wash. — The engineer at the controls of an Amtrak train involved in a fatal Washington state derailment in 2017 has sued the passenger railroad, alleging that he was not properly trained. On […]
Kansas Legislature committee discusses Amtrak ‘Heartland Flyer’ extension NEWSWIRE
Amtrak’s southbound Heartland Flyer arrives at Norman, Okla., on June 13, 2015 Bob Johnston The Ways and Means Committee of the Kansas Legislature meets to discuss the extension of Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer from Oklahoma City to Newton, Kan. Evan Stair TOPEKA, Kan. — The Ways and Means Committee of the Kansas State Legislature met Jan. […]
Mobile, Ala., support for Amtrak service remains uncertain
MOBILE, Ala. — Resistance to helping fund Gulf Coast Amtrak service remains among Mobile City Council members ahead of an expected Jan. 28 vote on a financial commitment by the city. Earlier this week, a three-member council finance committee failed to recommend support for a resolution which would commit the council to provide money toward […]
MTA approves study of passenger service on freight-only Long Island branch NEWSWIRE
New York & Atlantic Railway’s Fresh Pond Yard, as seen from a cab of an NY&A locomotive. The MTA is funding a study of passenger service on the current freight-only Bay Ridge branch served by the NY&A. That line uses the bridge at center. TRAINS: David Lassen The MTA will study the possibility of passenger […]
MTA committee updated on subway technology, construction NEWSWIRE
A New York City Transit R156 diesel-electric, an 800-hp locomotive built by MotivePower in 2013, leads a short work train at the Grand Central Terminal station for the 42nd Street Shuttle. Work continues on modernization of the shuttle route and adjacent subway stations. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK — New subway technology was in the spotlight […]
NYC Transit president Byford resigns (updated)
NEW YORK — Andy Byford, the president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s subway and bus agency, New York City Transit, has resigned. Politico first reported the resignation, which was confirmed at the beginning of today’s MTA board meeting. In a statement, Byford said, I’m very proud of what we have achieved as a team over […]
Union Pacific idles Fort Worth yard hump; railroad executives say more changes are likely NEWSWIRE
Union Pacific’s yard hump at Davidson Yard in Fort Worth, Texas. Lance Lassen OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific confirmed today that it has shut down the hump at Davidson Yard in Fort Worth, Texas, and said more yard changes are likely as the railroad continues to reduce car handlings across its system. UP has shifted some […]
Union Pacific profits sag under the weight of broad quarterly traffic declines NEWSWIRE
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific on Thursday reported lower revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter as traffic declined 11%, led by steep drops in coal and intermodal volume. For the quarter, operating income fell 5%, to $2.1 billion, as revenue decreased 9%, to $5.2 billion. Earnings per share slumped 5%, to $2.02, missing Wall […]
Amtrak’s new Alstom-made Acela trainset moves in Hornell, N.Y. NEWSWIRE
From Amtrak: “They grow up so fast! Amtrak’s new Acela fleet, set to enter service in 2021, continues its progression at Alstom’s facility in Hornell, NY, and the first train, out of 28 trainsets, will be moving to Pueblo, CO in mid-February for further testing. This video shows off the new trains in action, highlighting […]
End of the line for Philadelphia’s PCCs? Not so fast, says SEPTA NEWSWIRE
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s last regular PCC line, Route 15 on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia will be streetcar free for at least two years starting Jan. 25. PCC car No. 2322 is seen here in February 2008. Scott A. Hartley PHILADELPHIA — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is replacing its fleet of Presidents’ Conference Committee […]
