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Union Pacific to borrow from competition in its rail reforms

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific plans to borrow some ideas from other major freight railroads as it works to improve its operations. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said Monday that it will incorporate some of the operating principles that have led to dramatic improvements in the profitability of rival CSX. Former CSX CEO Hunter Harrison…

FRA: Nine railroads ‘at risk’ of not qualifying for PTC extension

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 9/17/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA: Nine railroads 'at risk' of not qualifying for PTC extension FRA Administrator Ronald Batory Photo – fra.dot.gov Nine railroads — all passenger — have been determined to be "most at risk" of failing to qualify for an extension of the…

Arctic Gateway reports fatal derailment on Hudson Bay Railway

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 9/17/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Arctic Gateway reports fatal derailment on Hudson Bay Railway The Arctic Gateway Group acquired Hudson Bay Railway and related facilities from OmniTRAX Inc. on Aug. 31. Photo – Photo – Port of Churchill Arctic Gateway Group reported yesterday that a fatal…

CP, Canadian government discuss rail plans for 2018 grain crop

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 9/13/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation CP, Canadian government discuss rail plans for 2018 grain crop "We have built the foundation for continued success in grain," CP's Joan Hardy told government officials. Photo – Canadian Pacific Magazine Canadian Pacific, in collaboration with its customers and supply chain,…

FRA issues funding notice for $46 million in PTC grants

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 9/12/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA issues funding notice for $46 million in PTC grants FRA Administrator Ronald Batory Photo – www.fra.dot.gov The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for $46.3 million in grants to help railroads pay for the…

Cascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/28/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Cascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say An Amtrak Cascades train derailed in DuPont, Washington, last December. Photo – Washington State Patrol Amtrak and Washington state transportation officials anticipate a positive train control (PTC) system will…