NTSB: Crew erred in CSX derailment

A preliminary report cites human error as the cause of a fiery CSX derailment Aug. 2 that forced the evacuation of Hyndman, Pa.

CN sees record grain tonnage

CN said it moved a record 21.8 million metric tons of Western Canadian grain during the 2016-17 crop year.

CSX cut 785 jobs in July

CSX in a report to the Surface Transportation Board said employment fell from June to July fell by 785 to 22,313.

Rail service key to Fla. counties’ plan for Freight Logistics Zone

In an effort to boost freight mobility in rural areas including rail, the Florida counties of Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, and Franklin announced the establishment of the Gulf to Gadsden Freight Logistics Zone.

Metra names Derwinski as executive director/CEO

Metra’s Board of Directors has elevated its chief mechanical officer to serve as the commuter agency’s next executive director/CEO.

Intermodal up 5.1% in AAR weekly carloads

Total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 548,790 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending August 12, up 2.75% compared with the same week in 2016.

C-Can charger features Ethernet connection

C-Can Power Systems Inc., manufacturer of the RLW-Series of Switching and Signaling chargers, is offering the 12VDC/600 watt signaling charger with Ethernet connection.

Emhofer new NY planner for WSP

Oliver Ernhofer has been named New York Transportation Planning Manager and Senior Supervising Planner for WSP USA, formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff.

AAR, GoRail honor Rep. DeFazio

The Association of American Railroads and advocacy organization GoRail have honored Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) with the Railroad Achievement Award.

STB requests CSX performance data

The Surface Transportation Board on August 14 requested that CSX submit weekly specific service performance data to the Board’s Rail Customer and Public Assistance office for purposes of ongoing calls between CSX senior management and STB staff.

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