Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS
BNSF is named Rail Carrier of the Year by Tyson Foods. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) partners with SOLARCYCLE to provide rail service for its new solar panel recycling facility in Cedartown, Ga.
Breaking News
Soybean Farmers Assist Port of Kalama with $26.3MM CRISI Grant
A rail extension project at the Port of Kalama, Wash., has been awarded a $26.3 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. When
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For Trinity, a ‘Strong’ 3Q24 Performance
“Trinity’s third-quarter results once again exhibit strong performance for our business,” Jean Savage, President and CEO of Trinity Industries, said during an Oct. 31 financial report. She added that the railcar manufacturer and lessor is raising its full-year EPS guidance and anticipates ending the year “with continued solid execution and strong financial results.”
NJT Previews ML III Hybrid EMUs
New Jersey Transit on Oct. 30 previewed its in-production, Alstom Transportation-built Multilevel III railcars at the agency’s Meadows Maintenance Complex (MMC) in Kearny, N.J. No. 8015, a Trailer Car, was on display
OLI Awards Seven Safety Education Grants
Seven transit agencies have been selected to receive Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) grants that will help them promote public awareness and safety education.
CSX Launches 20th Heritage Unit, Awards Alabama Property ‘Select Site’ Status (UPDATED 11/1)
CSX on Oct. 30 reported rolling out its 20th heritage locomotive that celebrates the Clinchfield Railroad and designating RailPort Logistics Mobile in Alabama as a Platinum CSX Select Site.
Transit Briefs: BART, Amtrak, MBTA, MDOT MTA, SCVTA
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) receives a $544.6 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Build America Bureau for 775 new passenger railcars. Also, funding is secured through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program to begin construction for the Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton, Pa., and New York City; the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) showcases the future Green Line Type 10 vehicle mockup at Boston City Hall Plaza; Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) riders can now purchase CharmPass fares directly through the agency’s Transit app; and Santa Clara County community-based organizations and local agencies receive Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) funding through the agency’s program to enhance transit-oriented communities.
RSI Announces New Directors
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on Oct. 31 named three new members to its Board of Directors. Alin Campian, Chief Financial Officer, R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Joseph Pozza, President/Country Representative North America and
Madera High-Speed Rail Station Project Lands $54.5MM Grant
The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on Oct. 30 reported securing $54.5 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Mega (National Infrastructure Project Assistance)
People News: HNTB, IntelliTrans
HNTB names Kara Lentz as its National Construction Services Leader and Shawn Stover as Senior Project Manager in Los Angeles. Also, IntelliTrans appoints Mayank Sharma as Chief Product Officer.