OneRail Coalition Director Devon Barnhart announced that Paul Nissenbaum of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Mariah Morales of Amtrak are the recipients of the 2024 Canby Awards. The awards, named for
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (AGT) on Nov. 20 announced the sale of all shares of its short line rail and bulk handling infrastructure, comprising Mobil Grain Ltd. (MobilGrain), to GCM Grosvenor,
WSP announced Nov. 20 the appointments of Angela Schwarz, Senior Vice President, to Transit and Rail Market Leader; and Inez Evans Benson, Senior Vice President, to Deputy Transit and Rail Market Leader.
Total North American carload and intermodal traffic rose 2.2% through the first 46 weeks of 2024 compared with the same period last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Nov. 20. The United States and Mexico experienced gains while Canada saw losses through the week ending Nov. 16, 2024.
Rail Vision unveils a new innovative active control system. Also, ROLLON Corp. expands its manufacturing operations in Michigan and opens a new business office space in New Jersey; Icomera and SpaceX Starlink team up to transform onboard rail connectivity; and Tealinc LLC marks one year under new ownership.
South Carolina (SC) Ports recently reported that with its “three big-ship capable terminals and a total of 10 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) on the horizon, the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet, two rail-served inland ports, and a near-port rail yard under construction,” it is “well-positioned” to speed goods to market and support growth in the Southeast.
Caltrain’s first month of electrified service sees 750,000 riders. Also, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) releases its 2025 budget; the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) proposes a reduced fare program for passengers with disabilities using the PATH system; CDPQ Infra targets fall 2025 for the next commissioning on the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) project in Montreal; Minnesota’s Metropolitan Council will simplify and lower transit fares in 2025; and Honolulu receives a $2 million grant as part of a 2024 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Nov. 14 announced that it has selected the joint-venture firm of Tutor Perini/O&G to design and build a new 2.5-mile elevated rail structure and three new stations to replace its existing AirTrain Newark on-airport mass transit system.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Nov. 15 announced additional funding of nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor (NEC), “continuing its historic investment in passenger rail.”
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) appoints Ban Tien as the new Police Chief. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announces the return of Subway Line Managers.