Ungerer Joins HNTB as Project Director, AVP
Dr. Janet Ungerer, Ph.D., P.E., has joined HNTB Corp. as Project Director and Associate Vice President in the firm’s Baltimore office.
Author: Andrew Corselli
The RTSA 2019 Conference
The Railcar Technical Services Association 2019 Conference will take place at Railway Interchange from Sept. 22-24, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minn., at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Geopier Introduces Subgrade Improvement System
Geopier Foundation Company has introduced its newest Intermediate Foundation® solution: the GeoSpike℠ System—“a low‐cost method for strengthening weak railroad track subgrades without removing railroad tracks, ties or ballast.”
Alvin “Pete” Carpenter, 1942-2019
Alvin “Pete” Carpenter, who worked his way up from railroad brakeman to President and CEO of CSX Transportation, died Aug. 20 following a battle with cancer. He was 77.
KCS Announces Holiday Express Details
Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced the schedule for the 19th annual Holiday Express train, which plans to stop in 20 communities in five U.S. states on 25 dates and begins in late November.
Experience Innovation in Rail Technology and Education
Railway Interchange, the largest railway exhibition and technical conference in North America, is right around the corner—September 22-25, 2019 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn.
Wi-Tronix Turns 15
Advanced Internet of Things (IoT) services provider Wi-Tronix, LLC recently celebrated its 15th year in the rail industry.
FRA SOGR Grants Top $272MM
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded more than $272 million in grants to 10 passenger rail projects in as many states. The funding is provided through FRA’s Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (SOGR Program), and will help to repair and rehabilitate railroad infrastructure around the country.
NEARS Announces Award Winners, Conference Details
The North East Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) announced that Michael Smith, President, Finger Lakes Railway Corporation, has been named its 2019 Transportation Person of the Year, and Erik Bohn and Gerald Racette will be inducted into the NEARS Hall of Fame.
U.S. Rail Traffic Still Not Improving
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended August 17, 2019, and, if you’ve been paying attention recently, the results really shouldn’t come as a surprise.