Union Pacific’s (UP) added labor expense this year, combined with lower business volumes and increased operating costs, “will likely result in a full-year 2023 operating ratio that exceeds 2022 levels,” according to the Class I railroad’s June 13 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) would be able to add more investigators to its team under the Rail Inspector Safety Act, which Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) introduced June 13 and
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) on June 13 issued an annual assessment of responses to its “outstanding safety recommendations” in the rail, marine and air transportation sectors.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) outlines how “smart” federal policies can further advance the rail industry’s efforts to combat climate change in new report released June 13.
Removing Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chair Martin J. Oberman or failing to reappoint him “would undermine the significant progress the Board has made during his tenure,” Transportation Trades Department (TTD), AFL-CIO President
The city of Torrance, Calif., opens a new transit center, the future light rail terminus for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) C Line. Also, the Omaha, Neb., streetcar project advances; San Bernardino County (Calif.) Transportation Authority (SBCTA) readies for delivery of its HFC (hydrogen fuel cell) trainset; Connecticut reduces funding for Shore Line East commuter rail service; and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) reports that its safety and security incidents are declining.
Wellesley, Mass.-based Enstructure will take over Port of Wilmington, Del., operations from Gulftainer, according to a Delaware Public Media report.
RAILWAY AGE, JUNE 2023 ISSUE: Measuring and monitoring track geometry and detecting flaws beneath the track surface not only allows railroads to take action before failures occur, but also helps them to manage maintenance proactively, prolonging asset life.
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has appointed Deanna Oware as Chief Financial Officer.
Salt Lake City-based tech startup Genesis Electronics Group Inc. (GEGI) on June 12 reported that production will begin this summer on its autonomous road/rail vehicles through a partnership with Bart Manufacturing (Bart).