North American firms Secure Passage and TRAINFO have partnered to “mitigate delays in emergency response times” caused by blocked highway/rail grade crossings, they reported June 4. TRAINFO, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) has been appointed to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the remainder of the 118th Congress, following the death of Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.
“At first glance, rail traffic in May seems to display mixed signals,” AAR Chief Economist Rand Ghayad reported June 5. “While coal’s continued decline has led to a decrease in total carloads, a
Amtrak debuts accessibility improvements at its four Bay Area, Calif., stations. Also, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Norfolk Southern (NS) discuss a new rail agreement; and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) advances the proposed St. Joseph-to-Kansas City passenger rail project.
American Seating reports the passing of David Brian McLaughlin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Also, HNTB signs on John Hong as Construction Project Director based in the firm’s Los Angeles, Calif., office.
Alstom joins Pride at Work Canada (PaWC) to help support an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees. Also, Hitachi, Ltd. and Microsoft Corporation announce a three-year collaboration on AI (Artificial Intelligence).
BNSF on June 3 reported several key leadership changes, which will take effect Sept. 1. After more than 36 years of service, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Steve Bobb will
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) will present industry consultant Larry Gross with its 2024 Silver Kingpin Award at the Intermodal EXPO, to be held Sept. 9-11 in Long Beach, Calif.
Railway Age’s June 2024 issue is now available digitally. In addition to featuring the annual Equipment Leasing Guide, it includes Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono’s coverage of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City “Final Spike Steam Tour” and Genesee & Wyoming’s 125th anniversary.
Chicago’s Metra on June 3 kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration with a week of activities, including a free weekend for riders June 8-9, as well as a special edition of its quarterly magazine.