CVSR Returns to Regular Train Schedule
Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) announced on July 12 that it will be returning to its normal train schedule beginning Saturday, July 16, after operating with a modified schedule and trip
Author: Carolina Worrell
Intermodal Briefs: IANA, Port of Los Angeles, J.B. Hunt
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) announces winners of its three industry awards. Also, the Port of Los Angeles sets new June cargo record and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (J.B.
People News: OCTA, Marmon
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) names Johnny Dunning Jr. Chief Operating Officer (COO). Also, Matt Mahoney is promoted to Director of Business for Marmon’s Rail & Leasing Group. OCTA OCTA announced
Passenger Rail Briefs: SEPTA, Brightline, BART
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) expands its institutional pass program. Also, Brightline’s Bright Pink 2 and Bright Green 2 are en route to Florida and a mural at Bay Area of
MDOT Seeks Comment on Draft State Freight, Rail Plans
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is requesting public comment on the Maryland State Freight Plan and the Maryland State Rail Plan, both of which have been published online for a 30-day
Passenger Rail Briefs: Metro-North, NJ Transit, Metro Transit
Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) adds express trains to New Haven Line and increases Waterbury Branch service by 47%. Also, NJ Transit workers sue over abusive riders and Metro Transit rolls out Safety and
VIA Rail, Union Reach Tentative Deal
A strike threatening to suspend passenger rail services across Canada has been averted after Via Rail reached tentative agreements with Unifor hours before the July 11 deadline. The tentative deal follows a
People News: BNSF, Patriot Rail, ARRC, STV
BNSF’s Cary Hutchings is honored with the Michael P. Hickey Award. Also, Patriot Rail names Jennifer Crotty Assistant Vice President Business Development; Alaska Railroad (ARRC) names Brian O’Dowd Director Engineering Services; and
Beckwith Named Metro Transit Blue Line Extension Project Director
Metro Transit (Minneapolis) announced on July 8 that Christine Beckwith has been named the Project Director for the Blue Line Extension Project. With more than 20 years of experience in transit and
MTC Launches Regional Mapping and Wayfinding Project
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Operations Committee on July 8 approved a $6 million contract with Applied Wayfinding Inc. to develop a single mapping and wayfinding system for use by all Bay