The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Oct. 13 announced the opportunity to competitively apply for $5,093,000 under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and 2023 Public Transportation Innovation Program to serve as the Program Lead for the Accelerated Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) program. Applications are due by Feb. 12, 2024.
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train returns Nov. 20 to Dec. 19 for its 25th year supporting food banks across its network by raising money, food and awareness for food insecurity, the Class I reported Oct. 12.
More delays are anticipated for Amtrak’s new Acela trainsets, already three years behind schedule, due in part to defects and designs not yet meeting Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements, the latest Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) report has found. Alstom has taken exception to certain elements of the report. OIG stands by it.
It’s not quite a crystal ball, but for Union Pacific train crews a new tech solution – Field Vision – may be nearly as valuable as they deliver customer freight safely and efficiently.
The production of new Amtrak Airo™ trains is “boosting business nationwide as manufacturing ramps up,” benefiting communities across the country through the creation of new, sustainable, engineering and manufacturing jobs with more than 3,500 parts manufactured by nearly 100 suppliers in 31 states, the passenger railroad company announced Oct. 12.
At 6:15 PM Eastern time on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, I achieved a milestone in my “career” of riding trains. As VIA Rail Train 601 rolled into Jonquiere, Quebec, I completed the
The state of Kansas on Nov. 3 will put into effect an administrative rule requiring two-person freight railroad crews.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 12 announced that it is requiring the installation of inward- and outward-facing locomotive image recording devices on all lead locomotives in passenger trains, as required by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
RAILROAD FINANCIAL DESK BOOK, RAILWAY AGE OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: Welcome to Railway Age’s 2024 Railroad Financial Desk Book. Fall is upon North American rail. It is a time for the grain harvest
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) names Cameron Downs as Director of Data & Research. Also, Bentley Systems announces executive appointments.
Amtrak completes station accessibility upgrades in Texas and West Virginia. Also, ridership growth at Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) continues into September; Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) celebrates a $38.2 million grade separation project grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); and New Jersey Transit debuts contactless fare payment for light rail and bus riders.
Railway Age’s 2023 Women in Rail awards program recognizes 23 women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next generation of railroaders.
In a fusion of steel and stars, Union Pacific (UP) recently found itself on a one-of-a-kind voyage, serving a unique customer. The railroad teamed with Norfolk Southern (NS) and short line Florida East Coast (FEC) to safely transport 10 rocket motors from Northrop Grumman Systems in Corinne, Utah, to NASA in Cape Canaveral, Fla., for use in the upcoming Artemis II mission.
TTC OPERATED BY ENSCO, RAILWAY AGE OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: Decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation remains a topic of intense attention for the government, the industry and the public. According to the
RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: In its 190th year, the Long Island Rail Road settles into new routines—and so do its riders.
ASLRRA PERSPECTIVE, RAILWAY AGE OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: As this column is written, the federal government is either shut down or operating under a short-term Continuing Resolution. Whether shut down or just limping along, there appears to be little appetite for compromise between the warring factions in Congress. Be that as it may, the short line industry has much government-related business to concern itself with in the coming months.
The government of Canada is investing up to C$150 million (US$109.5 million) in the Port of Montréal’s Contrecœur, Quebéc, container terminal project. Also, the Port of Oswego Authority (N.Y.) is seeking a $5 million grant for a railicar mover and rail service upgrade at its Fitzgibbons Intermodal Terminal; and Port of Virginia® names its 2023 Shipper of the Year.
RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: Change is not for the faint of heart. A new book, Change Questions, tells us how to implement it, and how to make it stick. The pace
RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: Rail fastening system technology continues to evolve, delivering a tight hold and longer track life in heavy-haul freight, high-speed passenger rail and transit applications across North America and beyond.
RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: What exactly is stress? It’s a tough—and often-asked—question.
