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Union Pacific to borrow from competition in its rail reforms

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific plans to borrow some ideas from other major freight railroads as it works to improve its operations. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said Monday that it will incorporate some of the operating principles that have led to dramatic improvements in the profitability of rival CSX. Former CSX CEO Hunter Harrison…

CP, Canadian government discuss rail plans for 2018 grain crop

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 9/13/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation CP, Canadian government discuss rail plans for 2018 grain crop "We have built the foundation for continued success in grain," CP's Joan Hardy told government officials. Photo – Canadian Pacific Magazine Canadian Pacific, in collaboration with its customers and supply chain,…

FRA issues funding notice for $46 million in PTC grants

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 9/12/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA issues funding notice for $46 million in PTC grants FRA Administrator Ronald Batory Photo – www.fra.dot.gov The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for $46.3 million in grants to help railroads pay for the…

Canada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/28/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Canada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta "We are working closely with railway companies and road authorities to identify grade crossings that require safety improvements," said Minister of Transport Marc Garneau. Photo – Canadian government officials announced CA$3.3 million…

Cascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/28/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Cascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say An Amtrak Cascades train derailed in DuPont, Washington, last December. Photo – Washington State Patrol Amtrak and Washington state transportation officials anticipate a positive train control (PTC) system will…

Canada’s TSB cut safety investigation time in FY2017

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/27/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Canada's TSB cut safety investigation time in FY2017 Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) last week released its annual report to Parliament, highlighting its annual statistics on reported occurrences in rail, aviation, marine and pipeline modes of transportation for fiscal-year 2017-18.During that…