Spokane eyes underpass to replace BNSF grade crossing
Spokane wants to build an underpass so that vehicular traffic can avoid the BNSF grade crossing on Pines Road. The proposal comes as work is set to begin on a different grade-crossing
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Wilmington moving forward with rail-realignment project
Are you a rail project manager looking for a challenge? Wilmington, NC, wants to talk with you. The city is recruiting for a full-time project manager to oversee a complicated rail-realignment project involving
Northern Plains appoints Mack as EVP leading Finance, Marketing
The Northern Plains Rail Companies (NPRC) have appointed Dan Mack as executive vice president of Finance, Marketing and Sales, effective immediately.
Reading & Northern appoints two to senior management posts
Reading & Northern has selected Chris Goetz to serve as the regional railroad’s vice president, Maintenance of Way, and Erik Yoder as assistant vice president, Real Estate.
Chicago aims for control of old Chicago Terminal Railroad tracks
The city of Chicago is approaching its goal of controlling abandoned railroad tracks that span through Goose Island, according to Chicago Tribune reporting.
BUILD Grants awarded for rail projects in five states
Yesterday was a good day for railroaders and contractors with their eyes on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program. Programs in five states received word
Congresswoman tours Koppers rail-tie plant; voices support for infrastructure spending
A member of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure toured a railroad-tie plant in Illinois and reiterated her support for legislation sought by the railroad industry.
Georgia’s newest inland port slated for Gainesville
Citing road congestion around Atlanta, the state of Georgia announced it would build a new inland port in Gainesville. Norfolk Southern Railroad will provide container service on a direct rail route connecting
NS names Ledoux VP Government Affairs
Norfolk Southern (NS) has named Marque I. Ledoux vice president Government Affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2019. He will replace the retiring Bruno Maestri.
CN adds more Duos car inspection tech
Duos Technologies Group, the provider of intelligent security and analytical technology solutions, has pocketed a second contract from a North American Class 1 customer.