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Domestic News

Railway Association of Canada's Annual Report Highlights Record Carloads, Trips in 2018

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) earlier this week released its latest "Rail Trends" report, noting that Canadian railroads have recovered from the global recession of 2008-2009. The report provides an annual snapshot of the railroads' performance against the past 10 years of data.

NTSB to add new members Graham, Chapman

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will add two members this weekend, bringing the board to its full complement of five members for the first time since February 2019. Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman were nominated by President Donald Trump and were confirmed by the U.S.

Covia Holdings Corp. Makes Moves Aimed at Improving its 'Financial Flexibility'

Independence-based Covia Holdings Corp., a minerals and materials supplier for industrial and energy markets, has taken a series of steps that the company says are "expected to improve its financial flexibility.".

US Oil, Gas Rigs Drop 20 to 840 During the Last Full Week of 2019

The US oil and natural gas rig count dropped by 20 to 840 during the last week of 2019, according to rig data provider Enverus.

International News

Ukraine to Purchase 40 Additional Wabtec Locomotives

Ukraine's Ministry of Transport, Ukrainian Railways (UZ) and Wabtec have signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of 40 GE TE33AC locomotives.

Iran Produces and Repairs Nearly 500 Railcars, Locomotives Domestically

Some 243 different types of railcars and locomotives were put into operation in Iran's Tehran city, Trend reports referring to the Iranian Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.