LAHORE, Pakistan — At least 74 people were killed today (Oct. 31) when multiple cars of the Karachi-to-Rawalpindi Tezgam express train caught fire. The train run by state rail operator Pakistan Railways was finally stopped near the town of Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab province. Reports suggest the fire was started by gas cylinders brought […]
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Work begins on Oregon bridge damaged by derailment NEWSWIRE
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Bureau of Transportation has begun repair work on a key roadway bridge damaged by a Union Pacific derailment, and Oregon Public Broadcasting reports another lane could be open by Thanksgiving. The North Going Street Bridge — the only route to and from the Swan Island industrial area, which includes United […]
Advisory group recommends ‘transformation’ plan for MBTA NEWSWIRE
An advisory group is supporting a “full transformation” plan for the MBTA that would include electrification of the currently all-diesel commuter rail system. Scott A. Hartley BOSTON — An advisory group studying six different plans for the future of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has thrown its support behind the most elaborate, and most expensive, […]
ALL RED: AAR reports that all US rail traffic was down for the week of Oct. 26 NEWSWIRE
Association of American Railroads WASHINGTON — The Association of American Railroads today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Oct. 26. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 513,147 carloads and intermodal units, down 8.8% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending Oct. 26 were 243,321 […]
GATX sues utility, citing damage to leased cars NEWSWIRE
ATLANTA — Railcar leasing company GATX has sued Georgia Power for at least $5 million, claiming the utility damaged hopper cars. In the breach of contract suit, GATX claims Georgia Power returned 160 leased cars with damage from corrosion, according to documents filed Oct. 24 in the Georgia Northern District of U. S. Federal Court. […]
Long Island Rail Road begins PTC testing on four branches NEWSWIRE
A Long Island Rail Road train arrives at Jamaica station on Aug. 18, 2019. The LIRR has begun PTC testing with revenue trains on four branch lines. TRAINS: David Lassen NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road has begun operating select trains on four branch lines with positive train control, expanding use of the […]
New York MTA outlines ongoing work in wake of Superstorm Sandy NEWSWIRE
A new 4,280-foot-long bridge, spanning New York City Transit’s Coney Island Yard, is being built to carry power lines and communication cables for the yard as part of efforts to prepare the facility for extreme weather. The bridge will replace underground lines, offering better protection from flooding and easier maintenance. Ralph Spielman About a third […]
Progress Rail to Acquire Cleveland Track Material NEWSWIRE
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, has signed an agreement to acquire Vossloh North America’s (ETR: VOS) Cleveland Track Material (CTM) business. The proposed acquisition aligns with Progress Rail’s goal of profitable growth. With facilities located in Cleveland, Ohio; Reading, Pa.; and Memphis, Tenn., CTM has served as a supplier of special trackwork […]
SMART service resumes on limited basis; rides are free NEWSWIRE
PETALUMA, Calif. — Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has resumed operations on a limited basis, and will be offering free service through Nov. 6. The system had been shut down for two days as a result of power outages. Trains will operate to all stops between the Santa Rosa downtown station and downtown San Rafael. Because […]
Virgin Trains plans port station, new bridge in Florida NEWSWIRE
A Florida East Coast Railway transfer from PortMiami has moved past trespassers on the right-of-way, and waits for a Virgin/Brightline train to depart MiamiCentral station on May 3, 2019. Virgin Trains USA is prepared to build a station at the port after Miami-Dade commissioners approved a deal this week. Bob Johnston Virgin Trains USA says […]
CN workers set to strike in November NEWSWIRE
MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway faces a strike from members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference in mid-November following the end of a legally mandated conciliation period, the union president said Monday. The strike could come as early as Nov. 19, said Lyndon Isaak. The union represents 3,000 CN conductors, crew, and yard personnel; 99.2% […]
Federal regulators give green light to acquisition of Genesee & Wyoming NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators, who in July had hit the pause button on the proposed acquisition of Genesee & Wyoming, today allowed the deal to proceed. Brookfield Asset Management and its Singapore-based investment partner expect the $8.4-billion acquisition of G&W to close later this year or early next year. The Surface Transportation Board on […]
