NEWS 2020 : Trainnews
Train news posting for 2020
Volume 13 -Issue 008
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Date: June 13, 2020 02:37PM
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Union Pacific’s local on the Cane Creek Branch heading east after picking up loaded covered hoppers at the potash mine and processing plant at Potash, Utah on September 19, 2019. This local, symboled LJC53, runs to the potash plant every Friday. This shot taken from the parking lot of Corona Arch.
Alex Mayes Photo
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Scheduled News
A protest over a pipeline is shutting down train service across much of Canada
[www.cnn.com]
Cleanup efforts underway after train derailment in Kentucky
[wchstv.com]
and
CSX train derailment in Kentucky injures 2, leads to massive cleanup effort
[www.wowt.com]
Rhinecliff Train Station could see upgrades by 2021
[www.poughkeepsiejournal.com]
Derailed Work Train At Penn Station Causes Amtrak Delays
[gothamist.com]
How much will the Texas bullet train cost? Curious Texas tackles this and other questions about the line
[www.dallasnews.com]
Wine Train wants Napa County to OK winery stops
[napavalleyregister.com]
California bullet train costs jump by more than $1B
[www.foxbusiness.com]
and
California Train Price ‘Bullets’ Up Another $1.3 Billion
[www.governing.com]
Watch the Last R-42 Subway Train Run Along the A Line
[untappedcities.com]
Train will keep a’rollin’ in Jim Thorpe, operator announces
[www.lehighvalleylive.com]
and
Reading & Northern Railroad to resume train rides in Jim Thorpe
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
North Bay Voters To Decide Whether To Extend SMART Train Tax With Measure I
[sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com]
NJ Transit chief reports agency on schedule to install positive train control
[njbiz.com]
MTA Revives Old Proposal For Busway Underneath M Train
[nyc.streetsblog.org]
Why Britain's hated Pacer trains just won't go away
[www.cnn.com]
Documentary on Alberta train derailment uncovers evidence of criminal negligence by CP Rail
[www.wsws.org]
Jury awards Amtrak train crash victim $10 million
[www.king5.com]
Zhejiang to Central Asia freight train service resumes
[www.xinhuanet.com]
and
Guangdong to Europe freight train resumes operation
[www.shine.cn]
Brightline train station coming to Aventura
[communitynewspapers.com]
Debris blocks Hoosac Tunnel train tracks
[www.wwlp.com]
and
Norfolk Southern short line partner suffers partial tunnel wall collapse
[www.rtands.com]
Freight train traffic resumes in Port of Antwerp
[www.brusselstimes.com]
BART Adds Ambassadors, Switches Up Some Train Schedules Starting Today
[sfist.com]
Next-generation Red Line train rolling on MBTA's new test track
[www.wcvb.com]
Train derails in Lima, blocking several roads
[www.limaohio.com]
Dine Outdoors at the Virgin Trains Las Vegas Terminal in 2023
[vegas.eater.com]
McAdams, Curtis aim to secure federal money for FrontRunner double-tracking
[www.deseret.com]
With Ramayana-themed interiors & bhajans, new train set to be launched by March-end: Railways
[www.deccanherald.com]
Dutch ‘driverless’ train launches first passenger trial
[www.brusselstimes.com]
Nilgiri heritage train gets brand new coaches with better facilities...
[travel.manoramaonline.com]
19 cars ‘involved in a pool of fire’ after CP train derailment near Guernsey, Sask.
[globalnews.ca]
Ottawa LRT train shortage worsens during PM rush hour, service short 5 trains
[globalnews.ca]
After eight-year hiatus, the historic East Broad Top Railroad plans to get back on track with new owner
[www.pennlive.com]
and
Nonprofit Buys East Broad Top Railroad, Plans to Renovate and Reopen
[wjactv.com]
New Class I Railroad Safety Mandate May Get Challenged
[www.benzinga.com]
Durango railroad ushers in new oil-burning era
[the-journal.com]
Schumer calls on MTA to upgrade safety technology at railroad crossings
[midhudsonnews.com]
Federal judge orders rail union to negotiate on train crew size
[www.freightwaves.com]
Boris Johnson Backs HS2, U.K.’s $130 Billion Railroad Plan
[www.nytimes.com]
Union Pacific and Workers Sue Each Other Over New Attendance Policy
[www.courthousenews.com]
KCS promotes Godderz to SVP, chief legal officer
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Connecticut DOT launches mobile ticketing app for CTrail
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
ARRC Promotes Mesloh to CMO
[www.railwayage.com]
Trump again asking Congress to slash Amtrak funding
[www.washingtonpost.com]
California High-Speed Rail Authority aims to complete the 119-mile Central Valley line in 2020
[www.rtands.com]
Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending February 8, 2020
[www.rtands.com]
RAC files latest locomotive emissions report
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
How close we are to seeing trains roll though Horry County once again
[www.myrtlebeachonline.com]
Brady to host town hall about bullet train
[www.itemonline.com]
On top of derailments, Norfolk Southern now dealing with a bridge washout
[www.rtands.com]
Canadian National shuts down eastern network as pipeline protests persist
[www.supplychaindive.com]
MTA identifies firms qualified to bid to design and build Metro-North Penn Station Access Project
[www.masstransitmag.com]
US $604 million earmarked for upgrade of Mexican railways
[mexiconewsdaily.com]
CP derailment prompts Canada to order train slowdown
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Caltrain adopts land use, development policies
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
BNSF awards grant to support military behavioral health
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
OLI Releases Crossing-Safety Video
[www.railwayage.com]
Kansas City Southern mulls response to Mexican agency’s claims
[www.freightwaves.com]
Improving Rail Hazmat Safety
[www.railwayage.com]
FTA improves NJ Transit Portal Bridge project rating
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
and
Feds clear Gateway bridge for funding — but not tunnel
[www.politico.com]
RTD-Denver approves interim CEO Ballard’s contract
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
APTA recognizes Keolis, Clever Devices for sustainability commitment
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Running Extra
Valley Flyer Trains designed to fail
[www.recorder.com]
How to Take a Train Ride All Over the United States for Under $1,000
[www.msn.com]
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum plans monument
[www.theunion.com]
Old Town Model Railroad Attraction Gains New Lease
[www.nbcsandiego.com]
All aboard! Folsom nonprofit restores historic train car
[www.kcra.com]#
Editorial: Brightline doing what it can to curb fatalities on the tracks
[www.rtands.com]
Trainnews.org does not vet the accuracy of the articles referenced in this posting. The content of the links is the sole responsibility of the original provider.
This Issue's Photo Please send photos to photos@trainnews.org
Union Pacific’s local on the Cane Creek Branch heading east after picking up loaded covered hoppers at the potash mine and processing plant at Potash, Utah on September 19, 2019. This local, symboled LJC53, runs to the potash plant every Friday. This shot taken from the parking lot of Corona Arch.
Alex Mayes Photo
Photos shared are the property of the photographer, if you wish to share the images please email admin@trainnews.org and we will give you contact information in order to obtain their premission. Unless otherwise noted please do not share the images in this web site. Thank You
Scheduled News
A protest over a pipeline is shutting down train service across much of Canada
[www.cnn.com]
Cleanup efforts underway after train derailment in Kentucky
[wchstv.com]
and
CSX train derailment in Kentucky injures 2, leads to massive cleanup effort
[www.wowt.com]
Rhinecliff Train Station could see upgrades by 2021
[www.poughkeepsiejournal.com]
Derailed Work Train At Penn Station Causes Amtrak Delays
[gothamist.com]
How much will the Texas bullet train cost? Curious Texas tackles this and other questions about the line
[www.dallasnews.com]
Wine Train wants Napa County to OK winery stops
[napavalleyregister.com]
California bullet train costs jump by more than $1B
[www.foxbusiness.com]
and
California Train Price ‘Bullets’ Up Another $1.3 Billion
[www.governing.com]
Watch the Last R-42 Subway Train Run Along the A Line
[untappedcities.com]
Train will keep a’rollin’ in Jim Thorpe, operator announces
[www.lehighvalleylive.com]
and
Reading & Northern Railroad to resume train rides in Jim Thorpe
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
North Bay Voters To Decide Whether To Extend SMART Train Tax With Measure I
[sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com]
NJ Transit chief reports agency on schedule to install positive train control
[njbiz.com]
MTA Revives Old Proposal For Busway Underneath M Train
[nyc.streetsblog.org]
Why Britain's hated Pacer trains just won't go away
[www.cnn.com]
Documentary on Alberta train derailment uncovers evidence of criminal negligence by CP Rail
[www.wsws.org]
Jury awards Amtrak train crash victim $10 million
[www.king5.com]
Zhejiang to Central Asia freight train service resumes
[www.xinhuanet.com]
and
Guangdong to Europe freight train resumes operation
[www.shine.cn]
Brightline train station coming to Aventura
[communitynewspapers.com]
Debris blocks Hoosac Tunnel train tracks
[www.wwlp.com]
and
Norfolk Southern short line partner suffers partial tunnel wall collapse
[www.rtands.com]
Freight train traffic resumes in Port of Antwerp
[www.brusselstimes.com]
BART Adds Ambassadors, Switches Up Some Train Schedules Starting Today
[sfist.com]
Next-generation Red Line train rolling on MBTA's new test track
[www.wcvb.com]
Train derails in Lima, blocking several roads
[www.limaohio.com]
Dine Outdoors at the Virgin Trains Las Vegas Terminal in 2023
[vegas.eater.com]
McAdams, Curtis aim to secure federal money for FrontRunner double-tracking
[www.deseret.com]
With Ramayana-themed interiors & bhajans, new train set to be launched by March-end: Railways
[www.deccanherald.com]
Dutch ‘driverless’ train launches first passenger trial
[www.brusselstimes.com]
Nilgiri heritage train gets brand new coaches with better facilities...
[travel.manoramaonline.com]
19 cars ‘involved in a pool of fire’ after CP train derailment near Guernsey, Sask.
[globalnews.ca]
Ottawa LRT train shortage worsens during PM rush hour, service short 5 trains
[globalnews.ca]
After eight-year hiatus, the historic East Broad Top Railroad plans to get back on track with new owner
[www.pennlive.com]
and
Nonprofit Buys East Broad Top Railroad, Plans to Renovate and Reopen
[wjactv.com]
New Class I Railroad Safety Mandate May Get Challenged
[www.benzinga.com]
Durango railroad ushers in new oil-burning era
[the-journal.com]
Schumer calls on MTA to upgrade safety technology at railroad crossings
[midhudsonnews.com]
Federal judge orders rail union to negotiate on train crew size
[www.freightwaves.com]
Boris Johnson Backs HS2, U.K.’s $130 Billion Railroad Plan
[www.nytimes.com]
Union Pacific and Workers Sue Each Other Over New Attendance Policy
[www.courthousenews.com]
KCS promotes Godderz to SVP, chief legal officer
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Connecticut DOT launches mobile ticketing app for CTrail
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
ARRC Promotes Mesloh to CMO
[www.railwayage.com]
Trump again asking Congress to slash Amtrak funding
[www.washingtonpost.com]
California High-Speed Rail Authority aims to complete the 119-mile Central Valley line in 2020
[www.rtands.com]
Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending February 8, 2020
[www.rtands.com]
RAC files latest locomotive emissions report
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
How close we are to seeing trains roll though Horry County once again
[www.myrtlebeachonline.com]
Brady to host town hall about bullet train
[www.itemonline.com]
On top of derailments, Norfolk Southern now dealing with a bridge washout
[www.rtands.com]
Canadian National shuts down eastern network as pipeline protests persist
[www.supplychaindive.com]
MTA identifies firms qualified to bid to design and build Metro-North Penn Station Access Project
[www.masstransitmag.com]
US $604 million earmarked for upgrade of Mexican railways
[mexiconewsdaily.com]
CP derailment prompts Canada to order train slowdown
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Caltrain adopts land use, development policies
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
BNSF awards grant to support military behavioral health
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
OLI Releases Crossing-Safety Video
[www.railwayage.com]
Kansas City Southern mulls response to Mexican agency’s claims
[www.freightwaves.com]
Improving Rail Hazmat Safety
[www.railwayage.com]
FTA improves NJ Transit Portal Bridge project rating
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
and
Feds clear Gateway bridge for funding — but not tunnel
[www.politico.com]
RTD-Denver approves interim CEO Ballard’s contract
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
APTA recognizes Keolis, Clever Devices for sustainability commitment
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Running Extra
Valley Flyer Trains designed to fail
[www.recorder.com]
How to Take a Train Ride All Over the United States for Under $1,000
[www.msn.com]
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum plans monument
[www.theunion.com]
Old Town Model Railroad Attraction Gains New Lease
[www.nbcsandiego.com]
All aboard! Folsom nonprofit restores historic train car
[www.kcra.com]#
Editorial: Brightline doing what it can to curb fatalities on the tracks
[www.rtands.com]