WAUKESHA, Wis. — Canada’s two Class I railroads are dealing with derailments in tight places on Thursday. Canadian National was first at about 9 a.m. Central time Thursday when locals reported hearing a derailment in Manitoba. Railroad crews soon reported to an “incident” that involved two trains east of Portage la Prairie, Man. A CN […]
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Cass to add track, rare operating Climax locomotive NEWSWIRE
CASS, W.VA. — In a sign that years-long projects are nearing an end at West Virginia’s famous Cass Scenic Railroad, the logger-turned tourist hauler has announced plans to resume service on the former Chesapeake & Ohio line to Durbin, W.Va., and will inaugurate it in September with a type of geared engine that has never […]
Contractors group files suit over planned Phoenix light-rail initiative NEWSWIRE
PHOENIX — A contractors’ group has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop planned light-rail projects from returning to voters for additional approval. The Arizona chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America filed the suit on Wednesday, the Arizona Republic reports, seeking to block an effort by light-rail opponents to require voters to approve or […]
County study to consider options for new rail line to South Bend Airport NEWSWIRE
A South Shore train arrives at the South Bend Airport in November 2017. A study will consider options for a more direct rail route to the airport, which could also serve a planned logistics park. TRAINS: David Lassen SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A study of a new rail alignment to South Bend’s airport will include […]
DeFazio named chairman of House transportation committee NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON — With the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., has taken the reins of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, succeeding Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), who served as chairman during the 115th Congress. DeFazio has served as a member of the committee since 1987 and as ranking member since […]
NC&StL 576’s trip out of the park begins Jan. 7 NEWSWIRE
No. 576’s move is set for Jan. 13, but prep work begins Monday. Trains: Jim Wrinn NASHVILLE – No. 576’s slumber is just about over. On Monday, crews from a moving company will get started at Centennial Park, preparing to haul Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis 4-8-4 No. 576 from its home since 1953 to […]
Norfolk Southern to prune intermodal service offerings NEWSWIRE
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern will drop intermodal service in more than two dozen lanes in February, March, and April as the railroad looks to simplify its fast-growing intermodal network. “In an effort to improve service on the overall Norfolk Southern intermodal network, we are making targeted changes to our service offerings,” the railroad said […]
PTC requirements lead NJ Transit to run cab cars in front of locomotives NEWSWIRE
TRENTON, N.J. — NJ Transit’s efforts to meet the Dec. 31, 2018, deadline for installation of positive train control equipment has led to an unusual sight: cab-control cars running in front of locomotives on some trains. Those cab cars, which are closed to passengers, have PTC equipment installed, allowing NJ Transit to operate locomotives which […]
‘Sunset Limited’ reduced to twice-weekly service for seven weeks beginning Jan. 20 NEWSWIRE
The Westbound Sunset Limited pauses at Alpine, Texas, in May 2016. The Sunset will be reduced to twice-weekly operation for a seven-week period beginning Jan. 20. Bob Johnston A full baggage cart greets the westbound Sunset Limited during a stop in El Paso, Texas. Bob Johnston SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Sunset Limited will begin […]
Government shutdown could keep TEXRail from full operation NEWSWIRE
FORT WORTH, Texas — The partial shutdown of the federal government could prevent the TEXRail commuter line from full operation on Saturday, its scheduled opening day. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the rail line from downtown Fort Worth to DFW International Airport needs Federal Railroad Administration certification for a junction near downtown, where the […]
MBTA’s $10 weekend fare to return NEWSWIRE
An MBTA Boston-Worcester train departs Yawkey Station in the Kenmore Square area of Boston in May 2018. The MBTA’s $10 weekend fare is returning, a month after being discontinued. Scott A. Hartley BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is bringing back its $10 weekend unlimited-ride commuter rail tickets, discontinued last month, the Boston Herald […]
NRC announces 2018 employee, project award winners NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON — The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association has announced winners of its 2018 Field Employee of the Year and Projects of the Year awards, to be handed out at the upcoming NRC conference at Marco Island, Fla. Joe Sudduth of Herzog Contracting Corp. has been named Field Employee of the Year after most […]
