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Train crash in Greece kills dozens, cause likely human error

Bloomberg | March 01, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

AAR reports rail traffic for February and the week ending February 25, 2023

AJOT Newsroom | March 01, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Two trains collide in Greece leaving at least 36 people dead

Bloomberg | March 01, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern accused of trying to destroy evidence of Ohio wreck

Bloomberg | February 28, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern Corp. adjusted its plan to remove wrecked rail cars from a derailment that spewed potentially poisonous gas over an Ohio town after lawyers for residents complained that the company was trying to destroy evidence of its liability.

Union Pacific is looking for new CEO after shareholder push

Bloomberg | February 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Union Pacific Corp. said it’s looking for a candidate to replace its Chief Executive Officer Lance Fritz.

Norfolk Southern CEO pledges quick removal of Ohio derailment waste

Bloomberg | February 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern Corp.’s leader said the railroad will begin tearing up tracks in East Palestine, Ohio, on March 1 and removing contaminated soil as pressure grows to stem the fallout from a derailment that spilled toxic chemicals across the rural town.

Biden orders door-to-door health surveys after rail disaster

Bloomberg | February 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

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Bloomberg | February 27, 2023

Rail industry pushes sensors over brakes after Ohio train crash

The Biden administration has pointed to an old battle over electronic braking since the accident, but the industry sees the potential for new technology to prevent disasters

Berkshire rail, insurance units earnings slip on weak demand

Bloomberg | February 25, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

France Plans €100 billion investment in rail travel by 2040

Bloomberg | February 24, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

France plans to strengthen its rail network with an investment of around €100 billion ($106 billion) in train travel by 2040, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Friday.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2023

President of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen preliminary on the East Palestine, Ohio derailment

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen has been assisting the National Transportation Safety Board in its investigation of the recent derailment...

Transnet snubs Kumba’s overture to run lucrative South African iron ore rail-line

Bloomberg | February 24, 2023 | Intermodal

South Africa’s state-owned logistics company has rejected an overture from an Anglo American Plc unit to take over the running of its iron ore rail line, which is one of its most profitable but battles to move sufficient volumes.

Railroads fought to crush rules that Biden aims to revive after Ohio derailment

Bloomberg | February 23, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Long before this month’s fiery derailment, railroad industry leaders battled regulations meant to boost freight train safety, including plans to bolster some of the very same tank cars that ruptured and released chemicals in eastern Ohio.

Union Pacific’s GHG reduction goals get a lift from hybrid cranes

Union Pacific Railroad’s sustainability goals are in for a literal lift.

Norfolk Southern announces East Palestine track excavation and remediation plan

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced that it will now excavate the soil and replace the tracks in the derailment area as part of an enhanced remediation plan. The change comes in response to feedback from the citizens of East Palestine, Ohio. Work on the first rail line will begin immediately, with the second line to be replaced directly after.

Norfolk Southern announces paid sick leave agreement with engineering railroaders

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

3,000 union railroaders to benefit from new agreement

CN Employees’ and Pensioners’ Community Fund announces record-setting campaign results

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

AAR statement on NTSB preliminary East Palestine report

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

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Bloomberg | February 23, 2023

Before Ohio derailment, train wheel overheated and a sensor failed

A wheel on the Norfolk Southern Corp. train that derailed earlier this month in Ohio was too hot in the moments before the accident, and a sensor failed to alert crew members to the problem in time, according to preliminary findings in an investigation by US authorities.

Buttigieg will tour Ohio derailment site on heels of Trump visit

Bloomberg | February 22, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday, as the Biden administration hastens its response to a fiery train crash earlier this month that spread toxic chemicals – and has become a flashpoint in the upcoming presidential election.

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