Fort Bliss to Expand Rail Yard
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Granite an approximately $71 million contract to expand and update the Union Pacific (UP)-served rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Tex.
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Railway Age’s 2025 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
UTLX, 225 Rail Partner to Serve Customers in the Houston Ship Channel
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), a Marmon Rail/Berkshire Hathaway company, announced Jan. 16 that it has formed a strategic partnership with 225 Rail to serve railcar owners and shippers in the Houston Ship Channel.
Port of Benton Lands $9.56MM Federal Grant
The Port of Benton in Washington state will fund improvements to its Southern Connection industrial rail line from Columbia Center Blvd. in Kennewick to Horn Rapids Road in Richland using a $9.56 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Nucor Adding Rail-Served Utah Production Facility
The Towers & Structures business unit of steel and steel products manufacturer Nucor Corp. is building a third utility structures production facility in Brigham City, Utah, just north of Salt Lake City. The
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Thousands of Union Pacific Employees Weigh in on Safety Culture Assessment
Union Pacific is making progress on its goal to be the safest railroad in North America. As of November 2024, the railroad’s year-to-date derailment and personal injury rates improved 25% compared to
USDOT: $258MM for Calif. Transportation Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Jan. 7 announced that it will award 25 California projects a combined $258 million for transportation infrastructure upgrades. The grants come through three programs funded
Class I Briefs: NS, UP
Norfolk Southern (NS) grants more than $6 million to communities across its network in 2024. Also, Union Pacific (UP) and subsidiary PS Technology are recognized for “Digital Transformation of the Year” at the Digital Engineering Awards.
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Long Trains in the U.S. Southwest
Freight train length has been a growing topic of discussion, and concerns about the safety risks of running longer trains have captured the attention of policy makers and the public.
Small-Road Briefs: Watco, Patriot Rail, G&W
Subsidiaries of Pittsburg, Kans.-based Watco and Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail reach safety milestones. Also, Genesee & Wyoming’s (G&W) Heart of Georgia Railroad property celebrates its “silver” anniversary.