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.
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BNSF 2Q17 revenue up 15%; OR drops to 65
Based on a 24% increase in net income for 2017’s second quarter, BNSF’s 2Q17 revenues increased 15% to $5.25 billion on 9% more revenue units and 5% more RPU (revenue per unit) than the prior-year quarter.
Aggregate, minerals lead weekly AAR carloads
The Association of American Railroads said U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Aug. 5, 2017 totaled 554,822 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.3% compared with the same week a year ago.
Carloads gain as Canada sets intermodal mark
The Association of American Railroads said U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 29 was 550,356 carloads and intermodal units, up 2.5% from the same week a year ago.
Rep. Carter tours Temple & Central Rwy.
Short line railroads continue to emphasize their role as a critical economic link and job provider in events with elected representatives.
OmniTRAX a BNSF Premier Status transload partner
BNSF has named the transload facility operated by the OmniTRAX, Inc.-managed Sand Springs Railway Co. in Tulsa, Okla., as a Premier Status location, “signifying superior performance, a comprehensive service offering and a minimum capacity level.”
AAR: Coal leads weekly carload gainers
Weekly gains in freight volume on U.S. railroads eased slightly, according to the Association of American Railroads.
BNSF signs with Trainyard Tech for Routemaster process control system
Trainyard Tech, LLC has signed a contract with BNSF Railway to install its Routemaster™ NX process control system at Cherokee yard in Tulsa, Okla.
SCOTUS scuttles out-of-state FELA claims
The U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving BNSF Railway tightened rules on where injury lawsuits may be filed, making corporations less vulnerable to claims brought in plaintiff-friendly courts.
Safety honors for BNSF tank car shippers
BNSF Railway Company honored 117 shippers with the railroad’s 20th Annual Product Stewardship Award for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail during 2016.