Intermodal Briefs: Port KC, Tiger Cool Express
The Port Authority of Kanas City files with the Surface Transportation Board to construct a new line. Also, Tiger Cool Express selects REMPREX as terminal operator for Tri-Cities.
Author: William C. Vantuono
Babcock Named LA&L Chief Executive
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroads (LA&L), which operates the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad (LAL), Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad (WNYP) and B&H Rail Corp. (BH), has appointed Robert Babcock as President and CEO, effective Sept. 26, 2022.
RPA Sounds Off on Senate Hearing Re: Amtrak Board, STB Nominee
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Sept. 7 conducted a hearing to consider President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Amtrak Board of Directors. The nominees—David Capozzi, Anthony Coscia (renomination),
Canadian Premium Sand Locating Solar Glass Plant on CP Subdivision
Canadian Premium Sand Inc. (CPS) has entered into an Option to Purchase Agreement with the City of Selkirk, Manitoba Province (northeast of Winnipeg), for acquisition of land zoned for heavy industrial purposes.
SERA Unveils Hydrogen Switcher Livery
Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has unveiled the look of its zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) powered switching locomotive, development of which is made possible by a $4 million California Energy Commission grant
LIRR: ‘Wider, Brighter’ NY Penn Concourse—With No ‘Head Knockers’
MTA Long Island Rail Road on Sept. 6 opened a partially reconstructed and modernized 33rd Street Concourse at New York Penn Station.
BNSF Touts Improved Intermodal Network Performance
In a Sept. 2 update to intermodal customers, BNSF said its “aggressive service recovery efforts are generating improved network performance as we move into September.”
Second KCS U.S./Mexico Border Bridge Getting Closer
Construction is expected to start in October or November on a second Kansas City Southern international rail bridge at the U.S./Mexico border connecting the border cities of Laredo, Tex. and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
Fields Takes BRC Throttle
Railroad veteran Percy E. Fields III has been named President and General Manager of The Belt Railway of Chicago (BRC), the largest intermediate switching terminal railroad in the U.S. Fields, 42, brings more than 22 years of railroad experience to the job, most recently as BRC’s General Manager.
Williams Joins ADS
Amsted Digital Solutions (ADS) has named Valerie Williams to lead the company’s Professional Services team, with an emphasis in fleet Management. Valerie’s more than 16 years of experience in railcar fleet management