Precision Crew Scheduling: What would Hunter say?

By William C. Keppen, Jr., Railway Age Magazine; February 8, 2019 I knew Hunter Harrison when he was a Burlington Northern…

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Europe: Dutch extend plans for high-frequency operations

By Quintus Vosman, International Railway Journal; February 7, 2019 TRAINS will connect nine major Dutch cities every 10 minutes by…

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Amtrak passenger in Connecticut charged after allegedly threatening conductor with gun

By Lauren Sellew, Staff, The Record-Journal; February 7, 2019  MERIDEN — A Bridgeport man faces charges after allegedly threatening an Amtrak…

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Washington: House kicks off infrastructure work with all-day hearing

By SAM MINTZ, With help from Brianna Gurciullo and Stephanie Beasley, Politico Morning Transportation; February 8, 2019 — House lawmakers…

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Washington: House Transportation and Infrastructure hearing highlights cost of neglecting infrastructure investments

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; February 8, 2019 The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) yesterday held its first hearing…

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$5 Billion international rail company quietly chugs along in Connecticut

By Jim Cameron, Connecticut Post; February 7, 2019 You might not realize it, but Connecticut is home to the world…

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Amtrak Office of Inspector General: Private varnish practices ‘inadequate’

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; February 8, 2019 Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General on Feb. 8 said…

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ScotRail hit with second remedial plan – for failing to keep passengers happy

By Alastair Dalton, The Scotsman; February 8, 2019 ScotRail was today hit with a second remedial plan – for failing…

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‘A major challenge:’ Railway in British Columbia derailment details harsh weather challenges

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press, CTV News; February 8, 2019 CALGARY — A report by the railway company involved…

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The Canadian Council of the Blind bestows its 2019 President’s Award to VIA Rail Canada

A press release from The Canadian Council of the Blind; February 6, 2019 OTTAWA, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ – This year,…

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VIA Rail Canada Firmly Committed to Helping Achieve Universal Accessibility for all Canadians

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; February 6, 2019: OTTAWA, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ – VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) unveiled…

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Texas: Why Fort Worth (probably) can’t have a TEXRail system as large as Dallas’ DART trains

By Gordon Dickson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; February 8, 2019 FORT WORTH The popularity of Fort Worth’s new TEXRail commuter train…

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California: Rail Propulsion Systems supplies BATS to North Carolina DOT, appoints Paul Dyson Marketing & Sales director

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; February 7, 2019 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded…

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Canada: Transit union fighting Metrolinx cannabis ban

By Kyle Marshall, The Toronto Observer; February 7, 2019 The new Metrolinx policy banning recreational cannabis for certain workers has…

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Bombardier Announces Leadership Changes

A press release from Bombardier; February 7, 2019: MONTRÉAL, Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced the following…

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New York: Berkshire train service would target downstate millennials

By Eric Anderson, Albany Times-Union; February 6, 2019 ALBANY — Plans for a seasonal weekend train service to the Berkshires…

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The California Zephyr: From Sonoma County to Reno, sans traffic

By SUZIE RODRIGUEZ, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT; February 6, 2019 For an adventurous, no-hassle, and incredibly scenic winter getaway, just hop…

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More passengers and freight on Polish trains

From Radio Poland; February 5, 2019 Polish trains carried more passengers and cargo last year than in 2017, according to…

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Feds say New Jersey Transit doesn’t need its OK to reopen Atlantic City line

By Colt Shaw, Staff Writer, PressofAtlanticCity.com; February 5, 2019 For weeks, one of the reasons given for the continued shutdown…

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San Francisco: BART, Amtrak assess building new shared transbay crossing

By Phil Matier, San Francisco Chronicle; February 6, 2019 BART and Amtrak are teaming up on assessing the possibility of…

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British Columbia: Doomed Canadian Pacific freight train had speed control problems hours before derailment, says railway source

By Bill Kaufmann, Calgary Herald; February 6, 2019 The freight train involved in a fatal derailment was flagged for speed…

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South Florida: The Branson Effect, Train-Style

By David Wilkening, GlobeSt.com; February 05, 2019 MIAMI — It’s sometimes called the Branson Effect — a reference to South…

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Siemens deal collapse fuels Alstom-Bombardier tie-up talk, shares rally

By Josephine Mason and Allison Lampert, Reuters; February 6, 2019 LONDON/MONTREAL (Reuters) – The European Commission’s decision to block a…

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Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress: Installation Completed and Passenger Routes Implemented

A press release from Union Pacific Railroad; February 5, 2019: Omaha, Nebraska Union Pacific installed Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment…

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Wisconsin: Union Pacific’s Butler Yard eliminates positions as railroad company streamlines operations

By Natalie Wickman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; February 5, 2019 The rail yard that contributed to the beginnings of the village…

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