Pittsburgh eyes real-time arrival info
Pittsburgh’s Port Authority of Allegheny County is pursuing installation of real-time technology to better aid customers of its bus and light rail transit system, a Port Authority spokesman says.
Author: Douglas John Bowen
CSX CFO: Growth modest in 2014, robust in 2015
Despite the difficult winter conditions of the first quarter, CSX is positioned to capitalize on underlying economic strength and market opportunities in the balance of 2014 to grow earnings, Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corp. executive vice president and chief financial officer, said Thursday, May 8, 2014, addressing investors and analysts at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference in Boston.
CP CEO seeks discussions among grain interests
Canadian Pacific Chief Executive Officer E. Hunter Harrison is calling for “direct face-to-face discussions based on facts are the best way to make progress on strengthening Canada’s grain handling and transportation system.”
AAR: Traffic gains for April, first days of May
April’s solid advances in U.S. freight rail traffic rolled on into the first days of May, the Association of American Railroads reported Thursday, May 8, 2014.
Waterloo Region weighs LRT for Cambridge
Region of Waterloo officials in Ontario, moving beyond a current plan to divide public transportation development into light rail transit (LRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), have begun moving ahead to extend LRT for the entire service area.
NS CEO Moorman: Outlook good for 2014
Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman, addressing the company’s annual meeting in Williamsburg, Va., gave company shareholders numerous reasons for continued optimism following a year that contained what NS hails as numerous record-breaking results.
Amtrak moves into St. Paul Union Depot
Amtrak’s westbound Empire Builder may be struggling on its way across North Dakota, but it called on a new home in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, stopping for passengers to disembark, or board, at newly restored Union Depot.
CP extends CEO Harrison’s contract
Canadian Pacific Railway said Wednesday, May 7, 2014, it had agreed to a contract extension with CEO E. Hunter Harrison, adding a year to his term, which will now run until 2017.
Amtrak bustitutes westbound Empire Builder
Honoring a request by BNSF Railway for a temporary service adjustment, Amtrak will alter its westbound Empire Builder schedule through North Dakota through Sept. 30, 2014, using chartered buses to ensure timekeeping and continue service to Grand Forks, Devils Lake, and Rugby.
California short line claims legal victory
Sierra Railroad Co., an operator of freight trains and passenger excursions, said it has been awarded “$39.6 million in compensatory and punitive damages in a service contract dispute with Patriot Rail Corp.” by a California jury.