Oroville Dam emergency delaying UP trains

The Oroville Dam emergency is causing delays of 24-48 hours for Union Pacific freight moving between Oregon, Washington and Southern California.

Weather delaying grain exports from PNW

Exporters moving U.S. grain to Asian markets continue to struggle with harsh winter weather that’s delayed shipments via rail to ports in the Pacific Northwest.

CTA unveils plans for United Center station

Soon, fans of Chicago basketball and hockey will be able to take the train to the game.

Alaska Railroad cuts 49 jobs as weaker freight leads to restructuring

Alaska Railroad is cutting 49 jobs as part of a major restructuring.

Nominations sought for RAILWAY AGE 2017 Short Line/Regional Railroad of the Year

Railway Age is now accepting entries for its annual Short Line and Regional Railroads of the Year competition. Class II and Class III and switching/terminal railroads are invited to submit entries describing outstanding achievement in one or a combination of areas.

Hunter and hunted? CSX extends board deadline

CSX Corp. on Friday announced that it was extending the deadline for board nominations to Feb. 24, giving an activist hedge fund more time to try and install Hunter Harrison as CEO.

Union Pacific sees delays through Nevada, PNW

Withering winter weather is playing havoc with Union Pacific trains from Nevada up through the Pacific Northwest.

Avalanche closes Montana line again

Rail traffic through the Rockies in Northern Montana on Thursday was blocked by an avalanche, just days after freight and passenger trains resumed operations following a similar event.

California registry seeks HSR vendors

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has launched ConnectHSR, a free online vendor registry to help connect businesses with opportunities in the state’s high-speed passenger rail project.

NTSB: Bad axle caused BNSF collision

A broken axle led to a collision between two BNSF trains that touched off a crude oil spill and fire, a National Transportation Safety Board probe has found.

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