NTSB releases preliminary report on CSX crew fatalities

Two crewmen on a CSX train were setting out a car when they were struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train on the night of June 27 near Washington’s Union Station.

CN C$25K donation aids Red Cross fire relief in British Columbia

CN announced it will make a donation of C$25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of relief efforts to aid victims of the fires in British Columbia.

Hall promoted to VP at Aldon Co.

Aldon Co. has promoted Deborah M. Hall to the position of Vice President-Customer Service & Administration.

CSX, L&I, Cummins join on Indiana overpass

CSX, short line Louisville & Indiana, and Cummins are combining on an Indiana railroad improvement project.

Primoris wins Freeport rail project

Primoris Services Corp. announced a new Texas port project valued at over $21 million. The contract was secured by Primoris Heavy Civil, part of the Civil segment.

AECOM to acquire Shimmick Construction

AECOM is set to acquire Shimmick Construction. While the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, the companies expect to close in AECOM’s fiscal fourth quarter.

Construction of new NJ-NY rail tunnel to cost billions more than estimated

A new two-track rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey would cost $12.9 billion, up from previous estimates of $7-10 billion.

Coal only double-digit gainer for U.S. railroads in latest week

The Association of American Railroads reported U.S. railroads for the week ending July 1 originated 546,361 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.2% compared with the same week in 2016.

Western New York & Pennsylvania crews ratify BLET union contract

In late May, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) ratified their first-ever contract with the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad.

Greenbrier adds Starling, Felton as directors

The Greenbrier Companies announced the election of Wanda Felton and David L. Starling to its Board of Directors.

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