California’s future tied to rail: Report
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released a research report that details the impact freight and passenger rail operations have on the state economy.
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NS bridge inspection “drones” on
Norfolk Southern has one of the most comprehensive drone-based railroad bridge inspection programs in the nation, recently surpassing more than 100,000 linear feet. To conduct this safety-critical task, NS in early 2016 contracted with Virginia Beach, Va.-based HAZON Solutions, a leading U.S. developer of small, unmanned systems operations, capability development, training, safety and testing programs for drone inspection services.
CN sees record grain tonnage
CN said it moved a record 21.8 million metric tons of Western Canadian grain during the 2016-17 crop year.
KCS builds on the promise of NAFTA
More than 20 years after Kansas City Southern helped lay the foundation for seamless U.S.-Mexico rail freight movements when it won the concession to operate Mexico’s principal rail corridor, KCS helped dedicate a new, joint Unified Cargo Processing facility at the Laredo, Tex., railroad border crossing.
Rail service key to Fla. counties’ plan for Freight Logistics Zone
In an effort to boost freight mobility in rural areas including rail, the Florida counties of Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, and Franklin announced the establishment of the Gulf to Gadsden Freight Logistics Zone.
Metra names Derwinski as executive director/CEO
Metra’s Board of Directors has elevated its chief mechanical officer to serve as the commuter agency’s next executive director/CEO.
AAR, GoRail honor Rep. DeFazio
The Association of American Railroads and advocacy organization GoRail have honored Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) with the Railroad Achievement Award.
WSP USA: Guess to manage West region construction services
Charlie Guess has been named construction services manager for the West region of engineering and professional services organization WSP USA, formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff.
Gateway Program wants private sector ideas
The Gateway Program Development Corporation (GDC) is turning to the private sector to issue ideas on how to deliver the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Rep. Carter tours Temple & Central Rwy.
Short line railroads continue to emphasize their role as a critical economic link and job provider in events with elected representatives.