RailComm brings the heat to AirTrain JFK

Fairport, N.Y.-based RailComm said Friday, Feb. 18, 2015 the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s AirTrain JFK now has more third rail heaters in place remotely controlled using RailComm technology.

Delaware green groups target CBR activity

Two environmental groups on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 sought legal advice from a Delaware Superior Court judge on a forum to appeal state action expanding crude-by-rail (CBR) activity in the First State.

Amidst snowstorms, MBTA GM steps down

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) General Manager Beverly Scott announced late Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, she was stepping down from her position, following mounting criticism of MBTA’s operational struggles due to repeated snowstorms.

Oscar Munoz named CSX President

CSX Corp.’s Board of Directors unanimously has elected Oscar Munoz as the corporation’s president, overseeing operations, sales and marketing, human resources, service design, and information technology.

AAR: U.S. intermodal slips amidst overall weekly gains

U.S. intermodal volume, almost routinely gaining ground, slipped during the week ending Feb. 7, 2015, even as total U.S. freight rail traffic for the week rose, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Dallas sets Oak Cliff streetcar debut

U.S. streetcar advocates expected Washington, D.C., to open the first new streetcar line for service in 2015, but it now looks as if Dallas will get the honor.

Metrolinx RFI eyes EMU and locomotive options

Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area agency Metrolinx has issued a Request for Information (RFI) spanning a range of propulsion options for future GO Transit equipment, including electric multiple-units (EMUs), electric locomotives, and dual-power locomotives.

Milwaukee City Council OKs streetcar plan

Defying years of opposition from state and county officials, as well as resistance from some of its own members, the Milwaukee Common Council (City Council) approved a streetcar plan for the city’s downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015.

Florida East Coast Railway retains Wi-Tronix

Wi-Tronix®, LLC said Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 it has signed a contract with Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) “to continue a strategic relationship.”

Good fourth-quarter numbers for G&W

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 reported improved fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, helping the company’s full-year results recover from what it called a “slow start to 2014 due to severe winter weather.”

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