Olds new VP of sales for Plasser American

Plasser American Corp. has appointed Ronald Olds as vice president of sales and marketing.

Manitoba to be site of new cross-border transload center

A new inland rail-served port is coming to the U.S.-Canada border.

Opinion: Tax reform would benefit railroads, customers, and the economy

With Washington lawmakers setting spending levels through September, elected leaders are now turning to healthcare and tax legislation. Congress will reportedly work on a tax plan in concert with the White House, likely incorporating elements of the Trump administration’s recently released principles, which include reducing the corporate tax rate to 15 percent. Time will tell if legislation ultimately reflects that rate, or perhaps one a bit higher.

Siemens delivering two Brightline trainsets

Brightline, Florida’s privately-funded passenger rail operator, planned to take delivery today of two new trainsets.

Golden spikes & steam: Union Pacific marking 150th transcontinental railroad anniversary

Union Pacific this week launched a two-year celebration commemorating the completion of the transcontinental railroad nearly 150 years ago.

Luminator acquires transit surveillance provider Apollo Video Technology

Luminator Technology Group  announced the acquisition of Apollo Video Technology, a supplier of transit bus mobile video surveillance equipment headquartered in Bothell, Wash.

U.S. rail freight growth continues: AAR

Grain and coal posted impressive gains as U.S. rail freight traffic continued its upward trend in 2017.

IONX digitizing Ermewa leased railcars

Amsted Rail’s IONX LLC subsidiary is providing its digital asset monitoring solutions to European railcar lessor Ermewa Group.

CP to buy back 3% of shares

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. announced a new round of stock repurchases, and will also hike its dividend payout by double digits.

Coal better in BNSF Q1

Coal shipments and revenue helped lead BNSF earnings higher in the first quarter from a year ago.

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