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Superintendent – Trac-Work, Inc.
Trac-Work, Inc. is currently seeking a Superintendent in Shreveport, LA. Must have experience railroad track construction.
Greenbrier Cos. debuts Multi-Max auto railcar
At a ceremony in Cleburne, Tex., Wednesday, May 29, the Greenbrier Cos. introduced Multi-Max, an automotive railcar that the company says “significantly advances the options for transporting autos by rail.”
Charlotte streetcar extension effort recharges
By a 7-to-4 vote Tuesday evening, May 28, the Charlotte City Council approved plans to add a 2.5-mile extension to its nascent initial streetcar line.
Minneapolis mulls streetcar funding plan
A provision in the Minnesota state tax bill could allow “value capture district” designation for the state’s largest city to advance streetcars to augment the Twin Cities growing light rail transit system.
Central Oregon & Pacific receives TIGER grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has awarded a $7 million TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant to the State of Oregon to support a $9.4 million project that will rehabilitate and reopen a 296-mile stretch of the Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad (a Genesee & Wyoming property).
UP: Always expect a train in Chicago
Chicago is the railroad crossroads of the nation, with hundreds of freight and passenger trains rolling on the region’s vast network of lines virtually 24 hours a day. In a public safety campaign “encouraging Chicago pedestrians to cross tracks at only approved railroad crossings,” Union Pacific is launching an “Always Expect a Train” billboard program.
CN accelerates frac sand branch upgrade
CN is accelerating work on a $33 million upgrade of its Whitehall Subdivision in Wisconsin to increase carloading capacity and train velocity for the growing frac sand supply chains of Badger Mining Corp., Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC, Atlas Resin Proppants LLC, and Taylor Frac LLC.
Bill Stokes, 1924-2013
Former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) General Manager B.R. (Bill) Stokes died May 15, at his daughter’s home in Sammamish, Wash. He was 89. Stokes was considered a pioneer in the advancement of public transit.
Sound Transit picks Tacoma Link route
The Sound Transit Board of Directors has selected the North Downtown Central Corridor, also called the E1 Corridor, as the alignment to move ahead with further environmental review for a potential expansion of the Tacoma Link light rail system.
Bombardier issues fourth Sustainability Report
Bombardier Transportation has published its fourth bi-annual Sustainability Report, which the company says showcases its 2011/2012 CSR achievements.
Amtrak to adjust Cascades service
In response to the collapse last week of the Interstate 5 bridge near Mount Vernon, Wash., Amtrak says it plans to add daily round trip between Seattle and Bellingham, Wash., at least for a few weeks, to bolster existing Cascades service north of Seattle.
LACMTA approves FY14 budget
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Board of Directors has adopted a a balanced $5.1 billion Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget that holds fares at current levels. LACMTA’s fiscal year begins July 1.
Tres Meyer named Nebraska Central COO
Rio Grande Pacific Corporation has appointed rail industry veteran Tres Meyer as Chief Operating Officer of its Nebraska Central Railroad Company. He will report RGPC President Robert Bach.
County interests slam Cincinnati streetcar
In Ohio, two Hamilton County commissioners are actively moving to thwart Cincinnati streetcar development, urging the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Regional Council of Governments to withdraw $4 million in funding for the project.
Testing set for Houston MetroRail extension
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro) says a test train will appear on the MetroRail North Line light rail transit extension Tuesday, May 28, presaging the opening of the extension ahead of schedule.
Sr. Sales Account Executive – Houston, TX
Sr. Sales Account Executive – Houston, TX Please apply online at www.kcsouthern.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong business relationships with new and existing accounts in assigned territory. Responsibilities include achieving revenue and contribution goals by developing rail solutions for customers that benefit KCS and optimize the customer’s supply chain. Develop and execute account strategies and sales objectives.
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong business relationships with new and existing accounts in assigned territory. Responsibilities include achieving revenue and contribution goals by developing rail solutions for customers that benefit KCS and optimize the customer’s supply chain. Develop and execute account strategies and sales objectives.
Signal Supervisor – Jackson, MS
Signal Supervisor – Jackson, MS Please apply online at www.kcsouthern.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
The position is responsible for supervising the construction, repair, preventative maintenance and required FRA testing of all signal equipment in assigned territory. The signal supervisor will review and manage FRA test and inspection reports and provide for the personal safety of team.
The position is responsible for supervising the construction, repair, preventative maintenance and required FRA testing of all signal equipment in assigned territory. The signal supervisor will review and manage FRA test and inspection reports and provide for the personal safety of team.
U.S. intermodal, carload traffic up, AAR says
U.S. freight traffic scored solid gains during the week ending May 18, 2013, the Association of American Railroads said May 23. U.S. freight carload traffic advanced 1.9% measured against the comparable week in 2012, while U.S. intermodal did even better on a percentage basis, up 3.5%.
LA neighborhood gets desired LRT stop
In Los Angeles, rail advocates in the Crenshaw neighborhood has lobbied to be included in LA Metro’s namesake light rail line, despite concerns expressed that the money required was not available. A local station now appears more likely, though the station’s actual configuration remains unresolved.