Expanded rail capacity for Port of Everett
The Port of Everett, Wash., has begun construction on a new rail siding to handle the movement of international cargo.
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Auction raises $58,000 for rail safety program
The 14th Annual Railroad Construction and Maintenance Equipment Auction raised $58,403 to benefit the NRC Safety & Education Training program, according to the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association.
Tradepoint Atlantic signs marine terminal operator
A planned rail logistics hub on the site of a former steel mill near Baltimore took a major step forward this week, signing on a key player as both a manager and investor.
BNSF honors employees for ‘exceptional contributions,’ safety in 2016
BNSF Railway recognized 65 employees for their outstanding achievements in 2016 at the annual Employees of the Year ceremony in Fort Worth.
Brookville completes M-1 RAIL QLINE order
Brookville Equipment Corp. delivered its fifth and sixth off-wire-capable Liberty Streetcars to Detroit in March, wrapping up vehicle deliveries to the new QLINE streetcar line “ahead of contractual delivery dates and prior to the QLINE’s recently announced May 12 start of revenue service,” the company announced April 12.
After NYC mess, senators call for Amtrak funding
Three East Coast senators are highlighting the need for increased funding of Amtrak following two derailments at New York Penn Station.
Corpus Christi port scrubs container terminal plans
The Port of Corpus Christi has cancelled plans to build a new container terminal that would have included on-dock rail service.
ASLRRA launches Short Line Education Fund
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association announced the creation of a Short Line Education Fund to address industry training, promote short lines, and build a storehouse of research and information.
CN lauds customers for sustainability
Canadian National Railway recognized 32 of its customers for their sustainability practices that are aligned with the objectives of the CN EcoConnexions program.
Changes at the top for Vossloh NA
Vossloh has made a number of leadership changes in the North American region.