Marvin Boakye will join Cummins as CHRO, effective Nov. 7.

Cummins Names Boakye Chief Human Resources Officer

Cummins Inc. announced on Oct. 24 that Marvin Boakye will join Cummins as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective Nov. 7.

Hold On Tight!

RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2022 ISSUE: Rail fastening system suppliers continue to find new ways to deliver a tight hold and longer track life, helping to ensure the safety of heavy-haul, high-speed passenger rail and transit applications across North America and beyond.

MTA Photo

Transit Briefs: NYMTA, DART, MBTA, CATS

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) transition to “tap and go” payment system, One Metro New York (OMNY), may take until June 2025. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will provide free transportation to polling locations on Nov. 8; the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) expands Pay-Per-Use limited fare program to local employers; and the City of Charlotte approves $14.8 million to expand Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) rail yard.

Patriot Rail COO Jerry Hall

Patriot Rail Appoints Hall COO

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail Company LLC announced Oct. 19 that Jerry Hall has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The new RESTORE Dock at Port Bienville Industrial Park includes two short line track extensions. (HCPHC photo)

HCPHC Unveils RESTORE Dock at Port Bienville

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzao, local officials and industry representatives joined on Oct. 12 at Port Bienville Industrial Park in Bay St. Louis, Miss., to cut the ribbon on a new maritime dock and railroad facility, known as the RESTORE DOCK, which will be used to move about 480,000 tons of material across Port Bienville’s public and private docks each year.

CP Honors 59 Safe Shippers

Canadian Pacific (CP) has presented its annual Safe Shipper Award to 59 customers for “safely transporting hazardous materials by rail in 2021.”

John Newman (right) will succeed Marty Haycraft (left) as SVP of Caterpillar and President and CEO of Progress Rail when Haycraft retires at the end of the year.

Caterpillar’s Haycraft to Retire

Caterpillar Inc. announced on Oct. 24 that Marty Haycraft, Caterpillar Senior Vice President and President and CEO of Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, will retire at the end of 2022 after 32 years of service. He will be succeeded by John Newman.

LIRR Seeks ‘Temporary Relief’ From FRA’s Hazard Detectors Requirements

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) on Oct. 14 petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from a provision of safety regulations contained under Section CFR 236.100(c), Hazard Detectors.

UTA is developing a Five-Year Service Plan "to guide how transit services will improve."

Transit Briefs: UTA, Amtrak, SFMTA/Muni, RTD, CTA, SMART, Metrolink

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) seeks input on its Five-Year Service Plan. Also, Iowa City Council approves the purchase of properties for potential Chicago to Iowa City route; San Francisco Muni to upgrade city streets with 1,500 new digital signs and boost tunnel wi-fi; the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) reveals a sneak peek of the new Chinatown-Rose Pak Muni station; the Regional Transportation District (RTD) releases FY 2023 proposed budget; the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) releases proposed 2023 operating budget; Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) allots $14 million to build second Petaluma station; and Metrolink announces that weekend trains along the Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines will resume service starting Oct. 29.

Amtrak OIG Identifies Opportunities to Reduce Locomotive Idling

According to a report released on Oct. 18 by the Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG), Amtrak “has opportunities to use its own data to reduce excess locomotive idling and to train employees about its sustainability goals,” which will help the railroad achieve its goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing the purchase of carbon free and renewable electricity.

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