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(Source: Freight Waves opinion column by Matt Parker and Jason Doering, June 19, 2021. Parker is a professional locomotive engineer and serves as chairman of the Nevada State Legislative Board for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. Doering is a professional locomotive engineer and serves as Nevada state legislative director for the International Association…

(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 17, 2021) Amtrak has launched a $28 million, three-year project to improve the rider experience aboard its long-distance trains serving overnight routes across the country. Full story: Progressive Railroading Friday, June 18, 2021

(Source: Freight Waves, June 16, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Ukrainian police have dealt a serious blow to the ransomware gang behind the cyberattacks in the U.S. transportation and logistics sector — including the trailer maker Utility and rail operator CSX — arresting six alleged members of Clop and seizing cash, computers, and cars. The ransomware…

(Source: Boise State Public Radio, June 17, 2021) BOISE, Idaho — Nearly a quarter century since Amtrak routinely rolled into the Boise Depot, there’s a renewed effort to restore the service to the Treasure Valley. Full story: Boise State Public Radio Friday, June 18, 2021

(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 16, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 12, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 529,635 carloads and intermodal units, up 17.9 percent compared with the same week last year. Total…