BENEDICT, Kan. – Crews are working to clean up a Tuesday derailment between Benedict and Buffalo in southeastern Kansas. The Union Pacific train derailed 19 cars, two of which carried non-toxic argon gas. No injuries are reported, according to KOAM-TV. The report cites a washout as a possible cause. The line, which connects Kansas City, […]
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Bill introduced to lower Metra Electric fares in Chicago NEWSWIRE
CHICAGO — An Illinois legislator has proposed lowering fares on Metra’s Electric District, and the commuter railroad says it’s willing to discuss the proposal. The Chicago Tribune reports State Rep. Marcus Evans Jr.’s bill would make rail service more affordable for South Side residents by lowering Metra Electric trips within Chicago to rates equal to […]
Big Boy departure in the dark from Rock Springs, Wyo. NEWSWIRE
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014’s first nighttime departure reveals how impressive this 4-8-8-4 steam locomotive is. The locomotive, along with 4-8-4 No. 844, a diesel locomotive, and passenger consist behind, eased out of a siding in Union Pacific’s Rock Springs yard Monday shortly after 4 a.m. The train glided on […]
Big Boy stuns crowd with unexpected stop NEWSWIRE
CARTER, Wyo. – Carter, population 10 – in 2010 – increased its head count at least eight times Monday as Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolled onto a track through this small unincorporated place east of Evanston, Wyo. Trains’ video team arrived before sunrise Monday to find the perfect spot and saw first-hand the […]
Loram acquires Finnish rail technology business NEWSWIRE
HAMEL, Minn. – Loram Maintenance of Way. Inc has acquired Finland-based Roadscanners’ Oy Rail Division business. The purchase, which took place on May 2, includes its Rail Doctor software and related intellectual property rights. Roadscanners specializes in developing tools and services for road and rail infrastructure asset management. Mika Silvast, managing director of Loram Finland, has […]
NS coal train derails in Alabama NEWSWIRE
Overturned coal cars still blocked the main line at the derailment site on Monday afternoon. Vince Webb HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Crews are working Tuesday to clean up a derailed Norfolk Southern coal train near Woodville, about 20 miles east of Huntsville in northern Alabama. The train derailed 26 cars on Monday morning, blocking a street […]
Ontario moves to take over Toronto subway projects NEWSWIRE
TORONTO — The Government of Ontario introduced legislation last week to transfer ownership of four subway projects to the provincial government, a move it says will speed up construction of the projects. The Getting Ontario Moving Act was introduced on May 2. Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek said in a press release that, if passed […]
Amtrak to shed decommissioned Superliner, Amfleet equipment NEWSWIRE
A plant grows out of a heavily-damaged dining car at Amtrak’s Beech Grove, Ind., shops on Dec. 14, 2018. The car, out of service since 2002, is not among those included in Amtrak’s latest list of equipment for sale. Bob Johnston WASHINGTON — Superliners and Amfleet cars are among the latest batch of inactive rolling […]
Big Boy makes a scene in Rock Springs NEWSWIRE
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 has a tough act to beat during the week this week after a stellar Sunday, May 5 appearance heading to its final destination for the day, Rock Springs, Wyo. Much of the local community turned out to see the 4-8-8-4 steam locomotive, but the big […]
Big Boy shows best side at Table Rock NEWSWIRE
TABLE ROCK, Wyo. – Union Pacific’s main line tracks between Cheyenne, Wyo., and Ogden, Utah, are playing host this week for the return of Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014, but they’re still a busy through route for freight trains headed between the West Coast and the Midwest. One Trains Magazine video team caught up […]
BNSF earnings climb despite traffic declines, weather woes NEWSWIRE
FORT WORTH, Texas – BNSF Railway’s pre-tax earnings climbed 10% in the first quarter as higher revenue per carload and intermodal unit more than offset a 5% decline in traffic volume, the railroad reported on Saturday. BNSF, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway, said that operating income was up 2%, to $1.7 billion, as revenue increased 2%, […]
Buffett: Berkshire Hathaway is closely watching BNSF rival Union Pacific NEWSWIRE
A westbound BNSF Railway intermodal train passes through La Grange, Ill., on April 20, 2019. Warren Buffett, chairman of BNSF parent Berkshire Hathaway, says the company is closely watching Union Pacific as it adopts Precision Scheduled Railroading. TRAINS: David Lassen OMAHA, Neb. – Berkshire Hathaway is monitoring Union Pacific as it adopts Precision Scheduled Railroading and […]
