(NCRR logo and Terracon logo courtesy of the respective companies)

NCRR, Terracon Team on Wetland Mitigation Program

The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) on Aug. 6 reported partnering with engineering and environmental consulting firm Terracon to launch a new economic development program that “aims to preserve and restore North

Supply Side: PSC Group, Stellex Capital Management

PSC Group acquires Delta Petroleum Company. Also, Stellex Capital Management acquires foundry and forge platform from Arcosa, Inc.

From left to right: Jordan Wolf, Chris Vazzana, and Matt Stillings. (Holland Photograph)

Holland, L.P.’s New President: Chris Vazzana

Chris Vazzana in January 2025 will take over as President of Holland, L.P. (Holland), a Crete, Ill.-based provider of welding, track measurement, and railcar products and services. He succeeds Jordan Wolf, who

Two NOLB Infrastructure Projects Near Completion

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) on Aug. 5 announced significant progress on two infrastructure enhancement projects—the Transloading Industrial Park and the Claiborne Yard expansion.

According to a USDOT OIG report, there were “weaknesses” in the FTA’s Buy America guidance that hindered its oversight of SEPTA’s compliance with Buy America rolling stock requirements. (CRRC Rendering)

OIG to FTA: Improve Rolling Stock Procurement Oversight

Six recommendations to improve the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) oversight of future rolling stock procurements were made as part of a new audit report released by the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (USDOT OIG).

CSX ‘Executing Through Shifting Markets’

Merchandise and Intermodal revenue and volume growth, partially offset by a decline in coal and other factors, characterized CSX’s second-quarter and first-half performance.  The railroad is embarking on an all-encompassing safety improvement

(Photographs Courtesy of CN, left, and CPKC, right)

Canadian Class I’s, TCRC Bargaining Updates (8/6)

Separate negotiations with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) have been under way at intervals for CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), with the assistance of federal conciliators. Those negotiations, which had more recently stalled, will restart Aug. 6.

PennDOT: 2024 Rail Freight Grant Application Period Now Open

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Aug. 5 announced that the application period for the grants under the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTA) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) is now open.

Discuss Impacts of Rail Tech at Women in Rail 2024

Technology is always in flux, but the Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail Conference will keep you in the know when it comes to the latest innovations pushing our industry forward. ExploreAI and machine learning benefits,

‘Train Daddy’ Andy Byford Leads Off NGTC Conference

Next-Gen Train Control 2024 (NGTC), presented by Railway Age and Parsons, has a phenomenal lineup of industry leaders and experts in rail communications, signaling and advanced technology. We’re thrilled to announce that leading this year’s program

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