Siemens Mobility to Implement Xcelerator Technology Across LA Metro’s Rail Network

Siemens Mobility announced May 30 that it will “transform public transportation in Los Angeles” with the implementation of its Xcelerator Technology, which includes an Integrated Data and Communication System (IDCS), across LA Metro’s rail network.

“Receiving the EMAP accreditation for the second time reaffirms our dedication to maintaining the highest emergency preparedness and response standards,” said Mary Carlson Bis, Amtrak AVP of Response and Resilience and one of Railway Age’s 2022 Women in Rail honorees. (Amtrak Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Amtrak, MARTA, City of Peoria, Ill.

Amtrak achieves emergency management accreditation. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) this summer is beginning a $230 million renovation of Five Points Station; and the City of Peoria, Ill., advances the Peoria-Chicago passenger rail corridor project.

Pictured: The Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) is described as “a large-scale liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and bulk liquids terminal with rail, logistics and marine infrastructure on Ridley Island, British Columbia, Canada.” It is being developed by the joint venture of AltaGas Ltd. and Royal Vopak, which operate the existing Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET). (Image Courtesy of AltaGas and Vopak)

AltaGas, Vopak Reach Positive FID on Ridley Island Energy Export Facility

Infrastructure firm AltaGas Ltd. and independent tank storage company Royal Vopak (Vopak) have reached a “positive final investment decision (FID)” on their C$1.35 billion Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) project in

Miner Enterprises’ TF-880 draft gear. (Miner Photograph)

For Miner, a ‘Milestone’

Miner Enterprises on May 29 reported selling more than 1.7 million TF-880™ draft gears since receiving Association of American Railroads’ M-1003 quality certification almost 40 years ago, and that these friction elastomer

Duos, CPKC Enter Into Three-Year Agreement

Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Duos), through its operating subsidiary Duos Technologies, Inc., announced May 30 that it has entered into a three-year agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) allowing the Class I to use Duos developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for mechanical inspections and cross-border velocity and efficiency.

Crichlow Appointed NYCT Interim President

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on May 29 appointed Demetrius Crichlow as Interim President of MTA New York City Transit (NYCT), effective June 14.

CTA is expected to install up to 971 Video Recording Systems from Railhead Corp. on its 5000 Series and 3200 Series rapid transit cars, with initial installations beginning this year. (CTA Photograph)

Railhead Lands CTA Video Contract

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has awarded Railhead Corp. a contract to design and install a complete Video Recording System for the agency’s Bombardier Transportation-built 5000 Series and Morrison–Knudsen-built 3200 Series rapid transit cars.

Two New Firefighting Trains Join CN’s Fleet

CN on May 29 announced the addition of two new firefighting trains along with two additional railcars to its fire mitigation and suppression fleet.

The Jake Awards are named for the late Lowell S. "Jake" Jacobson, President and General Manger of the Copper Basin Railway. (Photograph Courtesy of ASLRRA)

ASLRRA Honors 385 Railroads With Jake Awards

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) on May 29 reported its annual Jake Safety Award recipients, recognizing a “record” 385 member railroads for their above-industry-average safety performance in 2023;

AAR: Carloads Down, Intermodal Up for Week 21

U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 25, 2024 (Week 21) was up 1.2% from the prior-year period, as intermodal gains offset carload losses, according to the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) latest report.

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