October 21, 2021

Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 16, 2021

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 16, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 496,983 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.2 percent compared with the same week last year.

October 20, 2021

CN Announces CEO Jean-Jacques Ruest’s Planned Retirement

CN  announced that Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest will retire as president and chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective as of the end of January 2022, or such later time as a successor has been appointed to ensure a flawless transition.  

October 20, 2021

CP Reports Third Quarter Results

October 19, 2021

VIA Rail Canada Announces Final Phase of Service Resumption Plan

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the final phase of its gradual service resumption plan with new frequencies being added beginning in December 2021 and full operations across the country to return by the end of June 2022

October 18, 2021

Washington Metrorail to operate reduced service Monday, October 18

As part of the investigation into the Blue Line derailment, Metro is holding out of service all of its 7000-series railcars, which is nearly 60% of its rail fleet.

October 15, 2021

MDOT MTA Project for New State-of the-Art Fare Collection System

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is modernizing the state’s transit system, and is launching a project to overhaul its entire fare collection system. The approval of the $63.6 million project by the Maryland Board of Public Works enables MDOT MTA to begin implementing a next-generation fare system that will enhance both operational efficiency and the rider experience.

October 15, 2021

CSX Wins Climate Leadership Award for Emissions Reduction Program

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry have named CSX as a 2021 Climate Leadership Award recipient in recognition of the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

October 14, 2021

NJ Transit Rolls Our Aquatrack For Fall Cleanup

NJ TRANSIT has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season. The AquaTrack equipment is a high-pressure power washing system which removes the oily residue left behind by fallen leaves on the tracks to prevent train delays caused by “slippery rail” conditions.

October 13, 2021

Norfolk Southern to purchase 100% renewable energy in Altoona and Reading, Pennsylvania

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced that it will purchase 100% renewable energy to power the company’s operations in the Altoona and Reading regions through agreements with Penelec and Met-Ed utilities.

October 13, 2021

Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 9, 2021

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 9, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 506,642 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.6 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending October 9 were 239,821 carloads, up 4 percent compared with the same week in 2020, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 266,821 containers and trailers, down 7.8 percent compared to 2020.