Dover & Delaware River Railroad (DDRR) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to amend its existing lease with Norfolk Southern (NS) and existing trackage rights agreement with NS and New Jersey Transit that will allow continued operation over 107.9 miles of rail line in New Jersey.
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has adopted for third-quarter 2023 the rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF), defined as “an index formulated to represent changes in railroad costs incurred by the nation’s largest railroads over a specified period of time.”
Chicago Rail Link (CRL), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX, presented donations to the Chicago Fire Department’s Gold Badge Society and Chicago Community Policing Office 4th District CAPS in honor of four shippers that demonstrate a commitment to safety.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases second-annual Service Delivery Report. Also, New Jersey Transit launches the “Know Your ABCs” travel planning campaign; a new online ticketing platform is offering travelers access to U.S., Canada, U.K. and European rail bookings; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) boosts Regional Rail capacity after the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia and debuts a new website for the Office of Inspector General.
David W. Ferryman on June 15 joined Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) as Chief Operating Officer. This is a new position for the Chicago-based short line holding company.
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is offering Class II and III members access to its new Part 271–Risk Reduction Program, which is described as “a complete, pre-approved program to help railroads improve safety and comply with federal requirements.”
Germany-based Heidelberg Materials on June 13 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new $600 million, CSX-served cement production facility in Mitchell, Ind.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) appoints Jeamy Molina as Chief Communications Officer. Douglas M. McGarrah joins the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) as General Counsel.
Volunteers will assemble 7,500 care packages for U.S. troops this month on behalf of CSX and national nonprofit Operation Gratitude. Also, Union Pacific (UP) Manager-Train Operations Nick Sahinen earns the railroad’s 2023 Chairman’s Environmental Award.
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., on June 13 reported that cargo volumes have improved sequentially over the past several months. May cargo throughput was up 60% since February in Los Angeles and up 15.6% from April in Long Beach.