“We”—old timers, old heads, just plain old—sometimes refer to ourselves as “fossils,” but we’re not really. Fossils, as far as “we” know, can’t think, change positions, make jokes, whine, or delude themselves
Nobody seems to dispute that the subway system is an integral part of New York City, and that New York “wouldn’t be New York” without it. Yet there was a time before
Patriot Rail, in partnership with Merced County, Calif., on Oct. 31 marked the grand opening of a new loading dock at the Castle Commerce Center (Castle) in Atwater, which it said, “lays
BNSF is named Rail Carrier of the Year by Tyson Foods. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) partners with SOLARCYCLE to provide rail service for its new solar panel recycling facility in Cedartown, Ga.
A rail extension project at the Port of Kalama, Wash., has been awarded a $26.3 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. When
As baseball is a straightforward game—hit the ball, catch the ball, throw the ball—negotiating wage, benefits and work rules agreements between railroads and their dozen craft-differentiated labor unions is equally uncomplicated. The
Insulated joint rail failures can disrupt train operations and compromise safety. Our SpikeFast® IJ-30 “liquid end post” prevents these disruptions and extends the life of these insulated joints. What fails in an
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“Trinity’s third-quarter results once again exhibit strong performance for our business,” Jean Savage, President and CEO of Trinity Industries, said during an Oct. 31 financial report. She added that the railcar manufacturer and lessor is raising its full-year EPS guidance and anticipates ending the year “with continued solid execution and strong financial results.”
New Jersey Transit on Oct. 30 previewed its in-production, Alstom Transportation-built Multilevel III railcars at the agency’s Meadows Maintenance Complex (MMC) in Kearny, N.J. No. 8015, a Trailer Car, was on display
Seven transit agencies have been selected to receive Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) grants that will help them promote public awareness and safety education.
CSX on Oct. 30 reported rolling out its 20th heritage locomotive that celebrates the Clinchfield Railroad and designating RailPort Logistics Mobile in Alabama as a Platinum CSX Select Site.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) receives a $544.6 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Build America Bureau for 775 new passenger railcars. Also, funding is secured through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program to begin construction for the Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton, Pa., and New York City; the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) showcases the future Green Line Type 10 vehicle mockup at Boston City Hall Plaza; Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) riders can now purchase CharmPass fares directly through the agency’s Transit app; and Santa Clara County community-based organizations and local agencies receive Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) funding through the agency’s program to enhance transit-oriented communities.
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on Oct. 31 named three new members to its Board of Directors. Alin Campian, Chief Financial Officer, R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Joseph Pozza, President/Country Representative North America and
The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on Oct. 30 reported securing $54.5 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Mega (National Infrastructure Project Assistance)
HNTB names Kara Lentz as its National Construction Services Leader and Shawn Stover as Senior Project Manager in Los Angeles. Also, IntelliTrans appoints Mayank Sharma as Chief Product Officer.
Unifor, which represents more than 1,200 workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), including mechanics, laborers, diesel service attendants, and mechanical support staff, announced Oct. 29 that it has filed for conciliation in its negotiations with the Class I after discussions “reached an impasse impacting thousands of workers.”
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Oct. 30 honored four railroaders for their “commitment to sustainability and advancing the industry’s environmental efforts” at the 2024 Railroad Environmental Conference. The 26th award
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) releases an RFP (Request for Proposals) to begin the preliminary engineering phase of the $5.5 billion Interborough Express (IBX) project. Also, Metra reopens the 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station in Harvey, Ill., after a two-plus year rebuild; and Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) plans a double-tracking project in East Austin, Tex.
Union Pacific (UP) engages with customers on its journey to “grow and win together.” Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) recognizes Honorary Captain William H. Wilson on his 100th birthday.
Hundreds of railroad professionals from government, industry and academia gathered in Pueblo, Colo., on Oct. 22-23 for the 2nd Annual Transportation Technology Center (TTC) Conference & Tour.
