IANA Backs Legislation Halting DOL Rulemaking

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has expressed its support for the House and Senate Congressional Review Act (CRA) to preserve the independent contractor model.

“This technological innovation will help make supply chains faster and more resilient,” said Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez. (Transport Canada)

Transport Canada to Invest More Than C$13.5MM Through Rail Safety Improvement Program

Transport Canada on March 7 announced an investment of more than C$13.5 million to support 112 projects in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas and other regions in Ontario, through the Rail Safety Improvement Program.

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Intermodal Briefs: Port NOLA, Port of Oakland

The Port of New Orleans’ (Port NOLA) container-on-barge service sets a new record. Also, Port of Oakland’s January container volume continues to rise.

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AAR: February Data Shows Elements That ‘Inspire Optimism, Call for Caution’

“In February, U.S. rail traffic recovered from disruptions caused by severe winter weather in January. However, a closer look at February’s rail traffic data shows elements that inspire optimism and elements that call for caution,” said Association of American Railroad’s (AAR) newly appointed Chief Economist Dr. Rand Ghayad.

A Siemens Mobility Venture trainset at the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission facility in Stockton, Calif. (Caltrans)

Amtrak San Joaquins, Caltrans Deploy New Siemens Venture Cars

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on March 5 celebrated the launch of new, state-of-the-art Siemens-manufactured Venture Cars for deployment across the Amtrak San Joaquins service.

IntelliTrans Overhauls Transportation Management System

IntelliTrans on March 5 announced that it has overhauled its Transportation Management System (TMS), incorporating its global supply chain visibility platform so that businesses can now use the only software as a service (SaaS)-based TMS that “provides seamless shipment execution and visibility across rail, truck, barge and ocean.”

North American Rail Solutions Acquires West Rail Construction

North American Rail Solutions, a provider of industrial rail inspection, construction, maintenance and terminal services, through its subsidiary, American Track, announced March 4 that it has acquired West Rail Construction, LLC, in Vancouver, Wash.

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Transit Briefs: Amtrak, TriMet, Metrolinx

Amtrak increases Northeast Regional service. Also, TriMet celebrates the opening of the Gateway North MAX station; and Metrolinx cancels a deal with Vandyk Properties for a new station and transit-oriented community.

From Left to Right: Michael Delfin, Chief Commercial Officer, A. Stucki Co.; Andrea Meyerowitz, Vice President, National Advisory Practice, HNTB; and Sy Stevens, Vice President of Marketing and Digitalization for the Americas, WAGO.

People News: A. Stucki Co., HNTB, WAGO

A. Stucki Co. names Michael Delfin as Chief Commercial Officer. Also, Andrea Meyerowitz joins HNTB’s national Advisory practice; and WAGO appoints Sy Stevens as the new Vice President of Marketing and Digitalization for the Americas.

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New FRA Data Confirms Past Decade ‘Safest Ever for Rail’

Newly released data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) “confirms that the industry’s safety-centered approach to investments and operations delivered overall improvements that have made the past decade the safest ever for

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