New Mexico offers BNSF fuel break
A new law in New Mexico will provide a tax break to lower the cost of locomotive fuel for the BNSF Railway Co., the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
Author: Douglas John Bowen
Schnautz to lead NS research and technology group
Norfolk Southern has appointed Tom W. Schnautz assistant vice president research and advanced technology. Schnautz has assumed some of the responsibilities of Gerhard Thelen, including Positive Train Control (PTC) and research.
RSI promotes Brewin, Leach
The Railway Supply Institute has promoted Nicole Brewin to Vice President Government Affairs, and promoted Robyn Leach to Vice President Administration.
North Kansas City eyes nearby streetcar line
North Kansas City, Mo., is weighing the idea of reaching a pact with its larger neighbor for a feasibility study to extend the planned Kansas City starter line.
Study: Extend Ottawa O-Train, boost LRT use
An interagency report released Tuesday recommends Ottawa’s existing O-Train diesel light rail transit (DLRT) service be extended across the Ottawa River “to better integrate transit between the downtown cores of Ottawa and Gatineau.”
Boston South Station expansion focus faulted
Criticism of a proposed $850 million expansion plan for Boston’s South Station is coming not just from fiscal conservatives and anti-rail partisans, but now also from those arguing current plans ignore a long-sought link with the city’s North Station.
Operation Lifesaver releases 2012 annual report
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. on Tuesday released its 2012 Annual Report, which reviews the organization’s accomplishments, according to President and CEO Joyce Rose.
GAO audit lauds CHSRA
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) received politically critical praise April 1 that was no April Fool’s joke, as a Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit gave CHSRA good reviews for its conduct and procedures.
Phoenix Sky Train ready to debut
The Phoenix Sky Train, featuring Bombardier automated people mover (APM) equipment, will open for revenue service April 8, linking Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 4 to parking lots and Valley Metro light rail transit at 44th Street and Washington.
Next California city eyeing streetcars: Riverside
Riverside, Calif. Mayor Rusty Bailey is proceeding with plans for a 12-mile streetcar line linking University of California-Riverside with the city’s western boundary.