Changes at the Cumberland, Md., rail yard (pictured) will enable the CSX team to assemble trains on two automated tracks while simultaneously moving other cars, “effectively reducing car handlings, doubling their production capacity and ensuring faster and more reliable delivery of customer goods,” according to the railroad. (Screenshot of CSX Video)

Watch: CSX Reconfiguring Cumberland to Boost Capacity

To more efficiently manage increased traffic destined for the Midwest, a reconfiguration project is under way at CSX’s Cumberland, Md., rail yard, the Class I reported June 12.

Metra, Union Pacific, state, and local officials cut the ribbon to officially open the new Peterson/Ridge Station in Chicago. (Metra Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Metra, NJT

Metra launches its long-awaited commuter rail station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) advances its Brick Church Station modernization and Brielle Drawbridge replacement projects.

Amtrak Siemens Mobility-built ALC42 321, pulling Train 90, the northbound Palmetto, at Richmond, Va. (William C. Vantuono Photograph)

T&I Republicans Double Down on Amtrak (Updated With Commentary)

The House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee on June 11 reported two new member bills that it said will increase Amtrak “transparency and accountability.” The legislation was announced ahead of a June

Two of BNSF’s automotive facilities, operated by service partner Inter-Rail Group, were recognized by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) as among of “the best in North America.” (BNSF Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX, UP

Two BNSF automotive facilities earn quality excellence awards from the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Also, CSX and Union Pacific (UP) are among the 100 companies on Forbes’ Net Zero Leaders list; and more than 1,000 UP managers wrap up a two-day “Operational Excellence” workshop.

According to Rail Vision, its ShuntingYard system “automatically detects and classifies objects within a range of 200 meters [218 yards]—in any weather or light conditions.” (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)

Supply Side: RailVision, Wabtec

A U.S. Class I railroad has taken delivery of Rail Vision Ltd.’s monitoring and obstacle detection system for yards. Also, Wabtec Corporation’s Green Friction braking system will be deployed on RER A line trains operating in the Paris, France, metropolitan area.

Maximilian Eichhorn, CEO, Nexxiot (left) and Renee Moilanen, incoming Director of Environmental Planning, Port of Long Beach. (Photographs Courtesy of Nexxiot and POLB, respectively)

People News: Nexxiot, POLB

Zurich, Switzerland-based Nexxiot appoints Maximilian Eichhorn as CEO, succeeding Stefan Kalmund. Also, Renee Moilanen will rejoin Port of Long Beach, Calif., (POLB) as Director of Environmental Planning, effective July 15.

NS recently unveiled this new locomotive paint scheme in Altoona, Pa., that pays tribute to its railroaders. (Alan Shaw Photograph)

Class I Briefs: NS, CPKC, CN (UPDATED 6/12)

Norfolk Southern (NS) celebrates its railroaders with a Thoroughbred Locomotive painted in a special scheme. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) meets with officials in Toronto, Canada, and marks the completion of the Final Spike Steam Tour in Mexico; and CN continues its partnership with Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

(Port NOLA Photograph)

Louisiana Commits $230.5MM to Port NOLA Infrastructure Projects

A commitment of $230.5 million was made to the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), St. Bernard Transportation Corridor, and St. Claude Bridge projects by the Louisiana Legislature prior to its June 3 adjournment, according to Port NOLA.

Pictured, Left to Right: Richard Andreski and Sally Librera, Commuter Rail Coalition (Photographs Courtesy of CRC), and Patrick Preusser, Utah Transit Authority (UTA Photograph).

People News: CRC, UTA, MBTA

Richard Andreski and Sally Librera join the Commuter Rail Coalition (CRC) Board. Also, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) appoints Patrick Preusser as Chief Operating Officer; and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Desiree Patrice earns COMTO-Boston 2024 Women Making Transportation History Award.

Santa Clara VTA on June 8 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project, extending light rail service from the existing Alum Rock Light Rail Station to the Eastridge Transit Center with an elevated guideway, located primarily in the center of Capital Expressway. (Santa Clara VTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Sound Transit, Santa Clara VTA

At Seattle’s Sound Transit, testing is under way on the 8.5-mile Lynnwood Link Extension and a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been released for the Operations and Maintenance Facility South project. Also, Santa Clara Vally Transportation Authority (VTA) breaks ground for the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector project.

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