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Union Pacific continues to pursue technologies that can enhance safety, streamline operations
(Source: Progressive Railroading March 2018) By Jeff Stagl, Managing Editor Like all Class Is, Union Pacific Railroad is trying to boost productivity, increase efficiency, improve safety and enlarge its customer base. To help meet those objectives, the Class I continues to pursue something that’s also long been a common target for nearly all railroads large and small:…
Read MorePerson found camping on roof of Antioch Amtrak station
(Source: www.sfgate.com, March 11, 2018) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A camp on top of the Antioch Amtrak station was discovered Thursday, police said, after a bystander reported seeing someone lowering a bicycle down from the station roof. Full story: www.sfgate.com Monday, March 12, 2018
Read MoreRailroad trespassing fatalities in the U.S. reach 10-year high
(Source: NBC News, March 11, 2018) NEW YORK — The FRA data concluded that train deaths have grown steadily in the past 10 years, peaking in 2017. The federal agency said that 888 people died due to train-related incidents last year, and 575 of them were considered trespassers. Full story: NBC News Monday, March 12, 2018
Read MorePTC costs to shut Utah commuter line
(Source: Railway Age 02/21/2018) Written by Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor Transit officials in Utah plan to suspend services on a segment of commuter rail connecting the suburbs north of Salt Lake City, citing the prohibitive cost of complying with new federal safety rules mandating PTC (Positive Train Control). FrontRunner commuter rail service to Pleasant View, with the lowest ridership…
Read MoreCSX on plan: More job cuts, capex to shrink
(Source: Railway Age 03/02/2018) Written by Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor Management at CSX are staying the course set by E. Hunter Harrison. Executives told investors Thursday that they would continue the streamlining begun by Harrison, improving profits by making do with fewer railcars, locomotives and trains, eliminating jobs, slashing capital expenses, and selling off portions of the network.…
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