ASLRRA honors four short lines for marketing achievements

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association recognized four short lines on May 18, 2016 “for their efforts in designing and enacting innovative and successful marketing initiatives in the challenging small railroad industry.”

ASLRRA awards Indiana Rail Road for successful intermodal service

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) on April 6, 2016 honored the Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) with its 2016 Railroad Marketing Award for INRD’s highly successful Indiana intermodal service.

INRD, CN win ASLRRA Marketing Award

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has honored the Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) with its 2016 Railroad Marketing Award for INRD’s successful Indiana intermodal service, which INRD operates in partnership with CN.

INRD partners with OLI, police on grade crossing safety blitz

The Indiana Rail Road (INRD) is participating in Indiana Rail Safety Week, which runs the week of Aug. 23-29, by partnering with the Terre Haute Police Department and Indiana Operation Lifesaver for a grade crossing safety “blitz.”

INRD opens upgraded White River Bridge

The Indiana Rail Road on Aug. 21, 2015 officially opened it new White River Bridge, which replaces a structure built 116 years ago incapable of handling modern heavy-haul freight trains.

Entrepreneurial railroader

From branch line to blockbuster, the Indiana Rail Road story is largely that of one man’s visionary leadership: Founder and chief executive Thomas G. Hoback.

Leadership transition at Indiana Rail Road

Indiana Rail Road (INRD) Founder, President, and CEO Thomas G. Hoback has announced that he will retire effective June 30, 2015. He will continue to serve as a director on the Indianapolis-based railroad’s board while pursuing other business and philanthropic interests.

Cummins says it’s on top of Tier 4

With U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions regulations taking effect Jan. 1, 2015, Cummins Inc. says it’s well-prepared, with more than 100 engine installations on order for passenger locomotives, diesel multiple units (DMUs), and switcher locomotives in North America.

INRD near-fatalities underscore trespassing problem

Railroads, Operation Lifesaver, and law enforcement communicate three facts on a daily basis: “Railroad tracks are private property, they are not public thoroughfares, and they are very dangerous.” Yet, despite these efforts, trespasser fatalities have been on the rise.

Indiana Rail Road touts increased train speeds

The Indiana Rail Road Co. (INRD) said Tuesday, July 8, 2014 it will increase the speed limit for trains to 30 mph for the portion of its mainline between West Street and Stop 11 Road, beginning July 15.

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