Sandersville Railroad Adds Pittman Construction to List of Hanson Spur Users
The Sandersville Railroad Company on Aug. 8 announced that it has added Pittman Construction as an additional user of its planned rail spur in Hancock County, Ga.
Author: Carolina Worrell
FreightCar America Posts ‘Impressive’ 2Q23 (UPDATED, TD Cowen Insight)
“FreightCar America (FCA) finished an impressive quarter, with revenues up 56% year-over-year and gross margins of 14.6%,” said President and CEO Jim Meyer during an Aug. 7 earnings report that also announced the addition of Nick Randall as the company’s first COO.
Transit Briefs: NYMTA/Metro-North, LA Metro, Metrolink, Brightline, OC Transpo, WMATA
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces the completion of Avalon Harrison, a transit-oriented development at the Harrison Metro-North station. Also, LA Metro reveals new subway cars; Metrolink relaunches low-income discount program as “Mobility-4-All”; Brightline delays inaugural Orlando rail service; partial service on OC Transpo’s O-Train Line 1 returns; and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is paid $100,000 to extend service after Beyoncé concert.
FTA Seeks Comment on Updated National Public Transportation Safety Plan (UPDATED Aug. 8)
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 31 released an updated version of the National Public Transportation Safety Plan encouraging the public to submit comments on the proposed changes.
NS Honors 2022-23 Thoroughbred Scholars
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) 2022 and 2023 classes of Thoroughbred Scholars visited Atlanta this week to be “recognized and celebrated for their academic achievements and dedication to their communities.”
BNSF Posts 12% Revenue Decline in 2Q23
For second-quarter 2023, BNSF revenue came in at $5.828 billion, down 12% from the prior-year period’s $6.640 billion, reflecting lower volumes of 11%, the Class I reported.
Reports: LIRR Train Derails in Queens; 13 Injured
Thirteen passengers were injured after all eight cars of a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train derailed Thursday morning near Jamaica Station in Queens, New York, according to multiple news reports.
Amtrak Seeks $873MM in FRA CHIP Funding
Amtrak has submitted applications for $873 million in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for the Chicago Hub Improvement Program (CHIP) to “provide faster and more reliable service to support the Midwest’s growing
Southwell Appointed Chief Executive of AECOM’s Transportation Global Business Line
AECOM on Aug. 1 announced that Mark Southwell has been appointed Chief Executive of the firm’s Transportation global business line, effective immediately.
Alberta to Invest C$45MM in Hydrogen Innovation
The Alberta government on Aug. 1 announced that it will provide C$45 million to power new hydrogen technologies to help reduce emissions and create jobs.