Amtrak emphasizes capital in FY14 request
Amtrak is seeking $2.1 billion in capital funding for fiscal year 2014, which begins Oct. 1, to obtain more passenger rail cars and continue its momentum in improving infrastructure.
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Greenbrier Cos. touts new orders for 5,400 railcars
Lake Oswego, Ore.-based The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. late Wednesday said it received new orders in January, February, and March for 5,400 railcar units valued at approximately $575 million.
TTX’s Adcock to address The New Intermodal Age
TTX Co. AVP-Marketing Frank Adcock will outline the challenges of “Managing the national equipment pool” at The New Intermodal Age Conference and Expo, to be held next week, April 2-3, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Md.
Transit Center names Bragdon executive director
Transit Center, Inc., Tuesday named David Bragdon executive director. Transit Center, Inc. was founded in the mid-1980s by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as an incubator and provider of pre-tax commuter benefits.
NCTD alerts customers on PTC installation
Southern California’s North County Transit District, which oversees operations of Coaster regional rail service serving San Diego County, says it has begun installing Positive Train Control on right-of-way in and around Carlsbad and Del Mar, Calif.
Denny Boll, 1947-2013
Dennis Glenn Boll, retired Assistant Vice President-Signals, BNSF Railway, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minn., after a long battle with cancer. He was 65.
February employment up from year ago, and from January
Figures released Tuesday by the Surface Transportation Board show Class I railroads employed 162,228 people in mid-February, up 0.90% from February 2012, and up a modest 0.11% from last January.
Vice President of Supply Logistics – MTA, NYC Transit
VICE PRESIDENT OF SUPPLY LOGISTICS
MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is a public authority that, together with its subsidiary, the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transportation Authority (MaBSTOA), operates the subways and buses in New York City. Together, NYCT and MaBSTOA comprise the largest transit system in North America with over 7.5 million weekday riders and more than 45,000 employees. We are looking for a high performer with demonstrated leadership skills and strategic vision to serve as the Vice President of Supply Logistics.
Illinois lands more HrSR funding
Illinois has led the pack among Midwest states eager to improve intercity passenger rail service, particularly higher-speed rail (HrSR), both in terms of verbal support and fiscal commitment. The federal government has continued to reward the state, and has now redirected $808 million originally destined for neighboring Wisconsin.
FEC revives the Champion’s livery
In 1939, the Florida East Coast Railway and the Atlantic Coast Line premiered new streamlined passenger trains featuring striking art-deco-style paint schemes applied to the recently introduced EMD E3A diesel-electric locomotive.
San Francisco F Line extension recommended
San Francisco’s historic and popular F Line streetcar service may reach a short but critical 0.85 miles west of its current terminus at Fisherman’s Wharf, if a recommendation spearheaded by the National Park Service comes to fruition.
FY13 budget bill leaves Amtrak intact
Approval by the House of Representatives Thursday of Senate spending levels for the remainder of fiscal year 2013, approved a day earlier, results in Amtrak’s funding remaining relatively intact.
Business Development Manager, J.F. Brennan
Business Development Manager
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The Business Development Manager has the responsibility for developing new clients, performing client maintenance with current clients and re-establishing relationships with previous clients.
Railway Age announces 2013 Short Line Railroad and 2013 Regional Railroad of the Year
Railway Age magazine has named Gardendale Railroad, Inc. the 2013 Short Line Railroad of the Year, and Montana Rail Link its 2013 Regional Railroad of the Year. The awards will be presented at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga., Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
Deal reached to rescue Amtrak Pennsylvanian
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said Thursday a deal had been reached with Amtrak to continue operation of the Pennsylvanian between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, the state capital. The Pennsylvanian also serves Philadelphia and New York.
AAR spurns Senate antitrust bill
The Association of American Railroads late Thursday voiced strong objetction to introduction of the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, earlier in the day, by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Sen. David Vitter (R-La.).
VIA Rail touts streaming live video service
Spokespersons for VIA Rail Canada said Thursday the railroad this spring will offer the capability for passengers to stream live videos on their laptops, smart phone, or tablet.
U.S. freight traffic rises as winter ends
U.S. freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5% measured against the comparable week in 2012, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
MBTA set for Green Line LRT extension
After years of delays and political maneuvering among elected officials, community activists, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, MBTA will finally begin work this month on right-of-way to extend its Green Line light rail transit (T) service.
NS annual report sports upbeat tone
Norfolk Southern said Wednesday it was moving ahead in 2013 after coming off its second-best year ever for revenue, operating income, net income, and earnings per share.