The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is distributing $4.9 billion to 37 nationwide projects through the FY 2023-24 Mega (National Infrastructure Project Assistance) and INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) grant programs. Twelve rail-related projects will receive a total of $1.6 billion; the Pier B project at the Port of Long Beach and the Louisiana International Terminal project at the Port of New Orleans are among the winners.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Jan. 25 announced that it has issued a final rule requiring railroads to provide emergency escape breathing apparatuses (EEBAs) for train crew members and other employees who could be exposed to an inhalation hazard in the event of a hazardous material (hazmat) release.
Like much of the industry, Union Pacific’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results reflected growing momentum in the year’s final quarter and into what promises to be a stronger 2024. While full-year earnings
The U.S. Senate confirms the nominations for three Amtrak Board members. Also, New Jersey Transit plans a systemwide fare increase, the first since 2015; and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) proposes replacing late-night MAX light rail with buses and streamlining MAX stations in downtown Portland to speed service.
CSX issued its fourth-quarter 2023 earnings after Wall Street’s closing bell on Jan. 24, reporting lower revenue as the effects of volume growth and “favorable merchandise pricing were more than offset by
Metrolinx recently announced that ONxpress Operations Inc. (OOI), a member of ONxpress Transportation Partners (ONxpress), will serve as the new operations and maintenance partner for the agency’s GO Transit system in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area over a 23-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
Norfolk Southern (NS) reports doubling its community impact in 2023; boosting productivity at its Toledo (Ohio) Terminal; partnering with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS); and reaching the restoration phase in East Palestine,
Downers Grove, Ill.-based rail transport management and consulting firm AllTranstek LLC recently announced that Steve Kuz has been promoted to Account Manager.
Empire Diversified Energy on Jan. 24 announced the establishment of Empire River Rail at The Port of West Virginia, “marking a significant milestone for furthering development of the Port as a full-service tri-modal facility.”
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division-International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED) on Jan. 24 reported finalizing a paid sick leave agreement with the former Bessemer & Lake Erie, Grand Trunk Western,
BNSF Railway (BNSF) on Jan. 24 announced its 2024 capital investment plan of $3.92 billion, which the Class I says will “play a key role in its ability to operate a safe and reliable network while supporting the anticipated needs of its customers.”
HGmotive Inc. (formerly CNGmotive Inc.) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will this year be jointly testing a hydrogen fueling system with the HGmotive™ Prototype Tender, which started operational testing on CPKC
Through the first three weeks of 2024 (ending Jan. 20), total North American carload and intermodal traffic dipped 5.6% from the same point last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Jan. 24. The U.S. and Canada experienced declines, while Mexico saw a gain.
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is amending its emergency service regulations to provide “immediate relief” for shippers in certain situations. On Jan. 24, it reported adopting a final rule clarifying that it
Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins, Inc.; Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC; and PACCAR, builder of light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF
Wabtec Corporation on Jan. 24 reporting landing a $157 million brake system order from the Mobility Business of Siemens India Private Limited for Indian Railways’ (IR) new line of 1,200 electric locomotives for freight service.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) celebrates the upcoming one-year anniversary of the agency’s opening of Grand Central Madison. Also, Metrolinx partners with AccessNow to provide detailed accessibility information; the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) begins running a second set of new Red Line train cars; and Phase II of the Clipper® BayPass Program, jointly managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), is now under way.
TexAmericas Center’s (TAC) rail-served Duke East Site is “shovel-ready and well-suited for mid-to-large scale industrial development,” the company announced on Jan. 23.
As another year begins, BNSF Railway continues to grow. In 2023, we devoted over $700 million to expansion and efficiency projects. From completing a six-mile segment of double track in south-central Kansas along our Southern Transcon route and beginning a multi-year expansion project at our intermodal facility in Stockton, California, BNSF is committed to growth.
The joint manufacturers claim an adapted Talgo 250 train will be a world first.
