David Lustig
LA Union Station to host part of Oscars ceremony
Los Angeles Union Station will be one of the two venues for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Variety reports. The station, built in 1939, is a frequent setting for films, but has never been part of the Oscars. It will be used this year, along with its recent home, Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, in light of continuing COVID-19 restrictions in Southern California. Transit agency LA Metro says the use of the station will help highlight “the importance and beauty of what is widely regarded as ‘the last of the great train stations,’” and the station will remain open to bus and rail passengers, with alternative waiting accommodations to be provided. The April 25 show will use the station’s Grand Waiting Room, Historic Ticketing Hall, North and South Patios and Main Entrance. “Union Station is one of the most iconic landmarks in Los Angeles County and we are honored for it to be highlighted at the 93rd Academy Awards,” Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington said in a press release. “We look forward to helping celebrate excellence in film in a safe and healthy manner while still ensuring that our transit riders can reach their essential destinations.”
Norfolk Southern train derails after hitting truck, closing highway
Eleven cars of a westbound Norfolk Southern train are reported to have derailed after the train hit a truck stalled at a grade crossing in Moberly, Mo., on Monday. KMIZ-TV reports there were no injuries and no hazardous materials situation resulted, but that Route A is expected to be closed at the site of the accident into Tuesday.
CN names Reporter as vice-president, governmental and regulatory affairs
Canadian National has named Cyrus Reporter as vice-president, government and regulatory affairs. Reporter, a lawyer who has served as a ministerial chief of staff and lead advisor to Canada’s Office of the Prime Minister. Based in Ottawa, he will deal with governments at all levels in North America, and will be responsible for stakeholder and community relations, part of the company’s increasing focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives. He will report to Sean Finn, CN executive vice-president of corporate services and chief legal officer. “I am pleased to welcome Cyrus to the CN team,” Finn said in a press release. “He will lead our strong bench of experienced government and regulatory affairs professionals to deliver best in class government relations.”
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