Report: Alaska Railroad Approves $137MM Cruise Ship Port in Seward
Alaska Railroad recently approved a plan for construction of a new $137 million cruise ship port in Seward that is expected to open in time for the 2026 cruise season, according to
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ARRC Seeks to Replace Seward Passenger Dock
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) on April 15 announced that it is seeking to replace the passenger dock and terminal building in Seward, Alaska, with the purchase of a $137 million project proposed by local developer The Seward Company.
People News: Alstom, ARH, ARRC, GCRTA, Phoenix Valley Metro, RailState, Uber Freight
Alstom appoints a new Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Americas. Also, two Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) executives complete post-graduate degree programs; Alaska Railroad (ARRC) names a Director of External Affairs; Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) renews the contract of its CEO/General Manager; Valley Metro of Phoenix, Ariz., welcomes a new Chief Maintenance Officer; real-time network visibility provider RailState hires a Solutions Architect; and logistics firm Uber Freight appoints a former Norfolk Southern executive as Head of Intermodal.
Alaska Railroad Celebrates 100 Years of Service
The Alaska Railroad on Saturday, July 15, 2023, commemorated the 100th anniversary of its 1923 golden spike moment in Nenana, Alaska.
People News: ARRC, DART/APTA
Alaska Railroad (ARRC) elevates Christy Terry to Vice President of Real Estate. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board Chair Michele Wong Krause is appointed Vice Chair of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
People News: Cummins, WSP, FourKites, Alaska Railroad
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey is named Chair of the Board of Directors. Also, WSP’s Sallye Perrin is recognized as the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) P3 Trailblazer of the Year; FourKites adds three industry veterans to its team; and Alaska Railroad announces promotions and transfers throughout the organization.
People News: ASLRRA, RTA, INRD
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Chairwoman Judy Petry retires from Farmrail. Also, Chicago’s Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) welcomes Kevin Bueso as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO); and Indiana Rail Road (INRD) promotes Austin Milton to Director, Safety and Training.
People News: ARRC, INRD
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has elevated Michelle Maddox to Chief Financial Officer. Also, Peter J. Ray has retired as Vice President, Engineering at Indiana Rail Road (INRD), Railway Age’s 2012 and 2018 Regional of
Alaska Railroad Begins Centennial Celebration
The Alaska Railroad is getting ready to mark 100 years since the completion of its 470-mile mainline with winter service and a new travel package.
Bill Sheffield, 1928-2022
William “Bill” Jennings Sheffield Jr., who, as Alaska Governor in 1984, brokered the deal to purchase Alaska Railroad from the federal government, died Nov. 4 in Anchorage. He was 94.