Citing potential safety concerns, the Canadian government is moving to push back the start of a possible strike by railway workers at CN and CPKC, which could start as early as May 22nd, Reuters reported.
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Canada’s Two Largest Railways Face Work Stoppage in Three Weeks
Employees at Canada’s two largest railway systems have authorized a strike if they are unable to reach a new deal, The Canadian Press reported.
Logistical Nightmare Unfolds After Collapse of Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
On Tuesday, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a cargo ship. The disaster has blocked the Port of Baltimore.
Northeast BC to Become Home to World-Scale Industrial Distribution Hub
Buffalo Rail & Infrastructure Corp has acquired Canfor Pulp Products’ recently discontinued pulp mill assets in Taylor, BC.
Union for Workers at Canada’s Two Largest Rail Operators Warns of Work Stoppage as Talks Stall
The union representing 9,300 workers at Canada’s two largest rail operators said negotiations have deadlocked, risking a work stoppage, FreightWaves reported.
US Rail Traffic Declines 4.1% in the Week Ending January 13th
Total weekly rail traffic was 457,453 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.1% compared to the same week last year, the American Association of Railroads reported.
December Snowstorm Racks Up Significant Financial Losses for Maine’s Forestry Industry
A survey by the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast shows a large winter storm in Maine on December 18th has caused disruptions and large financial losses, Mainebiz reported.
Canadian National to Acquire Iowa Northern Railway
Canadian National Railway (CN) has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway (IANR). IANR operates approximately 275 track miles in Iowa connecting to CN’s US network.
US Weekly Rail Traffic Up 3% Year-Over-Year in the Week Ending October 7th
The Association of American Railroads reported that total US weekly rail traffic increased 3.0% compared with the same week last year.
North American Rail Traffic Report for the Week Ending September 30th
US weekly rail traffic increased 2.8% compared with the same week last year, according to the Association of American Railroads.