WA inland port cites intermodal advantage
Central Washington state’s Port of Quincy is again promoting itself as a less-congested inland alternative to coastal intermodal centers.
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Coal better in BNSF Q1
Coal shipments and revenue helped lead BNSF earnings higher in the first quarter from a year ago.
BNSF greenlights second Idaho bridge
Preparation for a long-anticipated second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille at Sandpoint, Idaho, has been given the go-ahead by BNSF Railway.
Expanded rail capacity for Port of Everett
The Port of Everett, Wash., has begun construction on a new rail siding to handle the movement of international cargo.
BNSF honors employees for ‘exceptional contributions,’ safety in 2016
BNSF Railway recognized 65 employees for their outstanding achievements in 2016 at the annual Employees of the Year ceremony in Fort Worth.
Metra launches 2017 construction program
Chicago’s Metra and its railroad partners announced plans to begin $216 million worth of infrastructure investments in 2017.
“Let’s Go Places” with BNSF: Toyota Logistics
With advertising that proclaims “Let’s Go Places,” Toyota wouldn’t be able to live up to its slogan were it not for BNSF Railway’s high-quality performance, moving motor vehicles produced by one of the world’s largest manufacturers from factory to distribution center.
AAR: March sees sand, grain carload marks
Carloads on U.S. railroads grew by 7.3% in March from the same month a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
Friss joins GREX as process improvement director
Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) has appointed David Friss Director of Process Improvement.
Idaho weather disrupts BNSF, UP, MRL and Amtrak services
Deep snowpack at higher elevations, an early spring thaw, and heavy rainfall are severely affecting rail lines in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the panhandle of northern Idaho.