CN, Union Reach Tentative Agreement
CN has reached a tentative agreement for a new collective agreement with its 3,200 conductors and yard crews working on its mainline and yards in Canada.
Author: Andrew Corselli
CN Meets Federal PTC Requirements
Thirteen months ahead of the December 2020 deadline, CN has successfully met the federal requirement to operate Positive Train Control (PTC) on all 35 of its U.S. subdivisions required to be equipped with PTC.
NJT Receives Final Approval for Delco Lead
NJ Transit has secured the final environmental permits required to begin work on the Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility and County Yard Improvement Project, as the Delaware and Raritan (D&R) Canal Commission granted its approval.
SGIH Opens as OmniTRAX Breaks Ground on Industrial Park
A delegation of Georgia state, county and municipal representatives joined officials from OmniTRAX, The Broe Group and A&R Logistics, Inc. to mark the historic opening of Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub (SGIH) and commencement of construction on lead-tenant A&R Logistics’ global export operation.
MBTA Awards Keolis $30MM Contract for Franklin Line Work
The MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) has awarded a $30 million contract for continued Franklin Line double-track design and installation to its Commuter Rail operating partner Keolis.
UP Receives Gold Medallion For Vet Support
U.S. Department of Labor initiative HIRE Vets Medallion Program has named Union Pacific (UP) a 2019 Gold Medallion recipient for its support of military veterans. It applauded many of UP’s programs, including its UP VETS employee resource group which aims to connect service members and provide camaraderie and mentorship.
KCS to Donate $170K Via Holiday Express
Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced that its 19th annual Holiday Express will distribute $170,450 to The Salvation Army at stops along the route to provide warm clothing and other necessities for kids in need this holiday season.
TekTracking Announces Second SLM Installation
TekTracking LLC recently announced the addition of another installation of the world’s first Safety Light Monitor (SLM) at a Canadian Class I.
CP to Acquire CM&Q From Fortress
Canadian Pacific (CP) has reached an agreement with Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTII) to acquire the Central Maine & Quebec Railway (CM&Q).
Posey Out, Ollmann In As MRL President
Derek Ollmann was named President of Montana Rail Link (MRL), effective immediately. Ollmann succeeds Stacy Posey, who stepped down from the company for personal reasons.