Transit Briefs: TTC, Santa Clara VTA
Communications, electrical and signal workers at Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vote in favor of a strike mandate. Also, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) launches an anti-harassment campaign.
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Arctic Blast Rebound Shows Good Industry Recoverability
Arctic Blast recovery, week 2: We’ll be able to shift focus shortly, because most of the damage from the Arctic Blast in the third week of January has now been corrected, and
Frauscher Sensor Technology Appoints CFO
Frauscher Sensor Technology, an Austria-based axle counting and wheel detection system provider, has hired Alexander P. Knourek to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), leading financial strategy and operations. Knourek has more
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VIA Rail Adventures: Atlantic Canada’s Only Passenger Train
Sixth and final of a series: During August and early September of 2023, I spent much of a five-week period on VIA Rail, riding that railroad’s obscure “Adventure” routes. I had made
CHSRA Releases Draft 2024 Business Plan
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on Feb. 9 issued its draft 2024 Business Plan for public review and comment. It covers major program progress in Northern California, the Central Valley and
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HFC Developments Accelerating, Part 2
This is the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Association’s (HFCTA) third article in a series addressing hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) powered trainsets, locomotives and streetcars that are commercially available, in development or planned
DavRail, McCulloch Group Enter Partnership for Rail Handling and Logistics Equipment
Fort Worth, Texas-based provider of maintenance-of-way equipment and locomotive maintenance solutions DavRail Inc. (DavRail) announced Feb. 8 that it has entered into a strategic partnership with McCulloch Group, granting the company distribution rights for McCulloch’s rail handling and logistics equipment in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
NS Recognized for Sustainable Initiatives in Virginia
Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced that it has been recognized as a River Star Business by the Elizabeth River Project for its environmental preservation and pollution mitigation in the Hampton Roads, Va.,
What’s the Status of Amtrak Gulf Coast Service? (UPDATED 2/9, with Commentary)
Work is still under way on settlement terms and conditions for launching Amtrak’s Gulf Coast service between New Orleans and Mobile, “America’s Railroad,” CSX, Norfolk Southern (NS), and Alabama State Port Authority
FRA Proposes Changes to Freight Car Safety Standards (UPDATED 2/9)
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in December 2023 proposed to amend the Freight Car Safety Standards (FCSS) to advance a freight rail safety provision of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Manufacturers of newly built freight cars placed into U.S. service will face restrictions. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) weighed in this month, as did the Rail Security Alliance, which represents North American freight railcar manufacturers and component suppliers.
Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, VTA
Ontario confirms the government’s plan to extend Metrolinx’s Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Also, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) share updates on the state of its light rail system.
Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP
BNSF is named among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024” by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group and gets ready to provide direct service between the Southern California ports and central Colorado with the opening of the Class I railroad’s Logistics Center Hudson. Also, Union Pacific (UP) is recognized as The Home Depot’s 2023 Rail Carrier of the Year.
Mass Coastal Acquiring Bay Colony Assets
Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC (Mass Coastal) is purchasing assets of Bay Colony Railroad, which serves North Dartmouth and Millis, Mass.
25 Under 40: Part 4 of 4
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2024.
Transit Briefs: KC Streetcar, NJT, AECOM
Kansas City Streetcar begins testing the first of eight new CAF USA-manufactured vehicles. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) will host the opening module of International Association of Public Transport’s (UITP) three-part global diploma course; and infrastructure consulting firm AECOM will help deliver numerous projects for U.S. transportation clients that have secured funding from the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program.
UP Appoints Brady to VP-External Relations; Bolin to Retire
Union Pacific (UP) on Feb. 8 announced that it has appointed Andrew Brady to Vice President-External Relations, following the retirement of Printz Bolin at the end of February.
Class I Briefs: CN/CPKC/UP, NS
CN, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Union Pacific (UP) are ranked in the S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2024. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) recognizes Johnnie L. Jenkins Jr. for 50 years of safe service.
TNW Corp. Appoints Ops Director, Recognized by BNSF
Jeremy Bush has been elevated to Director of Operations at Dallas, Tex.-based TNW Corp., which provides transportation, logistics, rail-served real estate, and railcar storage services. Also, the company’s logistics facility in Etter has been selected as a BNSF Premier Transload Site.
FRA Issues Report on Improving Tank Car Crash Energy Management
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a technical report aimed to help improve the puncture resistance of hazardous materials (hazmat) tank cars in the event of an accident or derailment.
TAC Alamo Site Ready for Development
TexAmericas Center (TAC) on Feb. 7 announced that its rail-served Alamo Site has been qualified as “shovel-ready.”