The love of Trains

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About 25 train cars derail in Montana, no injuries reported

Authorities say about 25 train cars have derailed in northwestern Montana. No injuries or evacuations have been reported after the cars derailed near the town of Paradise along the Clark Fork River on Sunday. The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office says the cars aren't believed to be carrying...

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Here we go again. Can this just stop?

 

[Mikado463]

About 25 train cars derail in Montana, no injuries reported

Authorities say about 25 train cars have derailed in northwestern Montana. No injuries or evacuations have been reported after the cars derailed near the town of Paradise along the Clark Fork River on Sunday. The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office says the cars aren't believed to be carrying...

apnews.com

Here we go again. Can this just stop?

sadly, I think what your seeing right now is Wall Street and the various Class 1's more interested maintaining unrealistic operating ratios rather than 'safety first'. My father who retired as Director of Operating Rules for Conrail I know is rolling in his grave.

 

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I will always maintain my love for trains, but not for derailments.

 

[Mikado463]

CPKC, it's official !!

CPKC Drives Ceremonial Final Spike, Joining Three Nations (Updated April 25, with Videos and U.S. Operations Center Rendering) - Railway Age

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on April 14 became the first single-line, transnational railway connecting Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, marked by a ceremonial Final Spike driving in Kansas City, Mo.

www.railwayage.com

 

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Nice.

 

[Mikado463]

While I can only 'wish and hope', but not likely in my lifetime.............

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/high-speed-rail-us/index.html

 

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Too many cars on the road. I would do high-speed rail in a heartbeat if I could.

 

[Eppie]

Canada's population is too spread out. The only route I foresee going high-speed is the Toronto to Montreal corridor. If they build that it may eventually extend south to London or even Windsor/Detroit.

 

[Mikado463]

some recently announced competition for the new CPKC merger...........

CN, UP, GMXT Launching Falcon Premium (Updated April 26 with UP STB Service Metrics) - Railway Age

Union Pacific, CN and GMXT (Grupo Mexico Transportes, comprising Ferromex, Ferrosur and IMEX) are introducing Mexico-U.S.-Canada “Falcon Premium” interline intermodal service for automotive parts, food, FAK (freight all kinds), home appliances and

www.railwayage.com

 

[Mikado463]

Hopefully Amtrak spends this money wisely !

Amtrak preparing procurement plans for new maintenance facilities - Trains

WASHINGTON — Amtrak is preparing plans for new maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C., and is providing advance notice of its procurement plans to allow companies time to prepare bids for those projects. The facilities will handle maintenance, repairs...

www.trains.com

 

[Mikado463]

Amtrak seriously needs to get their act together..........

Report: Another Delay for Amtrak’s Acela II - Railway Age

It won’t be until sometime in 2024 that Amtrak’s new Acela II high-speed trainsets for the Northeast Corridor (NEC) will begin revenue service, three years behind schedule, as problems during testing have

www.railwayage.com

The wife and I are taking a trip later this summer to re-visit one of my favorite states, Maine. We will be traveling to Boston on Acela, transfer to North Station and ride the 'DownEaster' to Portland. After getting our car we will head to one of the most beautiful bodies of water in N America (Moosehead Lake) and take in the beauty of the area including the coast line and Acadia.

 

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Acela Train | Amtrak

The Amtrak Acela train takes you to East Coast cities in superior comfort at speeds up to 150 mph. Book your trip with fewer stops now.

www.amtrak.com

Lucky guy.

 

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@Mikado463 this is good news, right?

‘We Never Stopped Applying Pressure’: Hard-Fought Success on Rail Sick Days

After months of negotiations, the IBEW’s Railroad members at four of the largest U.S. freight carriers finally have what they’ve long sought but that many working people take for granted: paid sick days.

www.ibew.org

We’re thankful that the Biden administration played the long game on sick days and stuck with us for months after Congress imposed our updated national agreement,” Russo said. “Without making a big show of it, Joe Biden and members of his administration in the Transportation and Labor departments have been working continuously to get guaranteed paid sick days for all railroad workers.

 

[Mikado463]

@Mikado463 this is good news, right?

‘We Never Stopped Applying Pressure’: Hard-Fought Success on Rail Sick Days

After months of negotiations, the IBEW’s Railroad members at four of the largest U.S. freight carriers finally have what they’ve long sought but that many working people take for granted: paid sick days.

www.ibew.org

Yes, something sorely needed for the rank-and-file and general morale for all rail employee's. A couple weeks back I was with a bunch of former and current railroaders where this came into the discussion and we all agreed a level of reform was needed. Regardless those that serve in T&E (train and engine) positions on the Class 1 railroads are well compensated.

The Biden Admin deserves a kudo or two on this as well, FWIW, Joe is a railfan.

 

[Mikado463]

Not good .............

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/24/us/montana-train-derailment-yellowstone-river/index.html

 

[cpp]

Not good .............

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/24/us/montana-train-derailment-yellowstone-river/index.html

Some locals are saying it was caused by a wash out which undermined the structure and just plain old old age and not maintained.

 

[Mikado463]

Some locals are saying it was caused by a wash out which undermined the structure and just plain old old age and not maintained.

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interesting, well I guess Joe had better re-build the bridge over the Yellowstone river before he starts on his RR across the Pacific ..........

 

[Mikado463]

For those interested that line was part of the old Northern Pacific with the North Coast Ltd being it's flagship passenger train.

North Coast Limited - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

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Always one of my faves....

 

[Mikado463]

Agreed, a beautiful location for sure !