OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is simplifying its intermodal terminal network to improve service in Chicago, which will result in idling the Global III terminal in Rochelle, Ill., along with the Canal Street Container Depot. UP currently operates six intermodal facilities in and around the Railroad Capital. “Many of our ramps handle a mix of […]
Association of American Railoads WASHINGTON — The Association of American Railroads today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 27, as well as volumes for April 2019. U.S. railroads originated 1,041,544 carloads in April 2019, down 0.9 percent, or 9,130 carloads, from April 2018. U.S. railroads also originated 1,056,146 containers and trailers in […]
LONDON — A British investment manager, 3i Group, announced plans to take control of U.S. shortline operator Regional Rail LLC and grade-crossing equipment supplier Diamondback Signal LLC. 3i will own 100% of both companies. Headquartered in Kennett Square, Pa., Regional Rail operates the East Penn Railroad and Tyburn Railroad in Pennsylvania, as well as the […]
F40PH-2C No. 1054 pushes an inbound train from Worcester as it departs Ashland, Mass., in April 2015. The MBTA has expanded an overhaul program to include all 37 of its F40s. Scott A. Hartley BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will overhaul 27 additional F40 locomotives for its commuter rail fleet, exercising an option […]
A Norfolk Southern contractor has removed a position light signal from the Pennsylvania Railroad era along the main line between Harrisburg and Altoona, Pa. Dan Cupper HARRISBURG, Pa. — Contractors working for Norfolk Southern over the weekend removed the last classic Pennsylvania Railroad-style wayside position-light signals on the 131-mile stretch of main line between Harrisburg, […]
SACRAMENTO — The cost of completing the under-construction segment of California’s high speed rail line in the Central Valley is projected to increase by $1.8 billion, bringing the total cost to $12.4 billion, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Times cites the draft of an internal report by the state’s high speed rail authority, to […]
Erik Rasmussen DAVENPORT, Iowa – Continued heavy flooding along the Mississippi River in the Midwest shut down a Canadian Pacific main line Tuesday when a temporary flood wall breached in Davenport, sending flood waters rushing into the downtown area and severing CP’s route from Savanna, Ill., to Kansas City, Mo. The Davenport Subdivision runs parallel […]
CSX commemorative units Nos. 1776 and 911 at Huntington, W.Va., on April 30, 2019. Chris Anderson HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When specially-painted CSX locomotives Nos. 1776 and 911 rolled out of the paint shop in Huntington on Tuesday, the big GE Evolution Series engines essentially ushered in a new era at the railroad, one which could […]
A low-floor Alstom Citadis light rail vehicle for United Arab Emirates has minimal truck components so it remains closer to the street. Steve Sweeney Q In the August 2015 issue of Trains, the article on Alstom light rail mentioned continuous low floors as a design feature. How does Alstom make this work? – Jack Munro, […]
MONTREAL — Canadian National moved record volumes in the first quarter and reported improved financial results despite the impact of prolonged extremely cold temperatures that restricted operations across its system in Western Canada and the Midwest. “After a very, very cold bitter winter, we delivered good results and have a positive outlook to report,” CEO […]
CHICAGO — A daylong ride on 1923-vintage L equipment is set for May as a fundraiser for preservation of historic equipment, the Chicago Tribune reports. The event, set for May 11, will benefit the Chicago Transit Authority’s Heritage Fleet Program and the Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, Ill. Tickets are $150, and are […]
Jean-Jacques Ruest, CN CEO Canadian National MONTREAL — Canadian National’s investments in locomotives, track capacity, and additional train crews paid off as the railway was able to bounce back from extreme cold that limited train lengths and even shut down portions of the system for 16 nights in February. “In order to protect customer service […]
