GE Transportation’s Digital Solutions bets big on Chicago

GE selected Chicago to be a core hub of its growing digital ecosystem and the company says it will provide deep investments to further advance its digital strategy.

Carlo Patrick to join Herzog Services, Inc.

Carlo Patrick will join Herzog Services, Inc., as Vice President effective March 21, 2016.

Ann Arbor opts for LRT

A study evaluating high-capacity transit options for Ann Arbor, Mich., and the University of Michigan found that light rail transit (LRT) would be the preferred mode of transport.

Rail renewal roundup

Making the rail renewal process safer and simpler is a top priority among equipment manufacturers and contractors.

Omnibus bill extends short line tax credit, funds TIGER and safety grants

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed an omnibus spending bill late last week that will keep federal agencies funded through the end of September 2016.

New York MTA board approves five-year capital plan

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board has approved its 2015-19 Capital Program, the MTA reported on Oct. 30, 2015.

HRSI introduced its Automated Conveyor Train at Railway Interchange

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc., unveiled the Automated Conveyor Train (A.C.T.), its new aggregate delivery system, at Railway Interchange 2015.

Utilizing video to understand pedestrian crossing compliance

The Communications & Signals breakout session of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association’s (AREMA) Annual Conference being held in conjunction with Railway Interchange 2015, presented nine papers discussing various approaches to C&S challenges.

Developing a better understanding of TOR effectiveness

The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association’s (AREMA) Annual Conference being held in conjunction with Railway Interchange 2015, held six breakout sessions Tuesday, including nine in the Track session.

Canadian Pacific’s implementation and use of ATGMS

The Engineering Services track of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association’s (AREMA) Annual Conference kicked off with a presentation from Ron Gagne, director track systems, Canadian Pacific (retired), on the railroad’s implementation of an autonomous track geometry measurement system (ATGMS).

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