KCS names Ottensmeyer president
Kansas City Southern, as part of its succession planning process, appointed Patrick Ottensmeyer president, effective March 1, 2015.
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BNSF plans $120 million in 2015 capital work for Wisconsin
BNSF ‘s 2015 capital program for its operations in Wisconsin will be an estimated $120 million for rail maintenance and capacity improvement projects.
Fortune names UP Most Admired in industry
Fortune named Union Pacific the most admired among trucking, transportation and logistics companies for the fifth consecutive year, marking the twelfth time in 16 years the company has been named No. 1.
BNSF outlines 2015 capital plans for Missouri
BNSF‘s 2015 capital program for its operations in Missouri will be an estimated $153 million for rail capacity improvement projects and maintenance.
CN labor negotiations: Northern Quebec Internal Short Line agreement ratified; Unifor issues unresolved
Canadian National‘s locomotive engineers and conductors working on the Northern Quebec Internal Short Line, who are represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) union, have ratified a new collective agreement. The four-year agreement provides wage increases and benefit improvements to 93 employees.
Sec. Foxx visits Brampton Road Connector Project to highlight need for infrastructure investment
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-01) and local officials Feb. 17 at the proposed Brampton Road Connector in Georgia and pointed to Savannah’s efforts to move freight faster and more efficiently as an example of communities’ needs nationwide.
TCRC reaches deal with CN; agrees to arbitration with CP, while CP reaches deal with Unifor
Canadian National has negotiated a tentative labor agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) union that represents approximately 1,800 of the company’s locomotive engineers in Canada.
BNSF plans $223 million capital program in 2015 for Texas
BNSF‘s 2015 capital program for its operations in Texas will be an estimated $223 million for rail capacity improvement projects and maintenance.
Munoz named CSX Corporation president, operations gets new leadership
The CSX Board of Directors have unanimously elected Oscar Munoz as president, overseeing operations, sales and marketing, human resources, service design and information technology. Munoz assumes this new role effective immediately and also remains chief operating officer.
BNSF includes double tracking; siding work and CTC included in North Dakota plans
BNSF ‘s 2015 capital program for its operations in North Dakota will be an estimated $326 million for rail capacity improvement projects and maintenance.
Port of Quincy requests Washington state funds to expand intermodal terminal
Port of Quincy is requesting $16.2 million in transportation funding from the Washington State Legislature to expand the infrastructure at its intermodal terminal to help restore critical domestic eastbound intermodal rail service for Central Washington fresh produce, perishable and frozen foods shippers.
Teamsters put CP on strike notice
On February 10, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) advised Canadian Pacific negotiators that in the event ongoing negotiations do not result in an agreement by midnight February 14, the entire bargaining unit of Locomotive Engineers, Conductors, Trainmen and Yardmen will be exercising their legal right to strike action throughout each location in Canada. The group represents more than 3,000 active engineers and conductors at CP. A work stoppage could occur as early as 12:01 a.m., Feb. 15, 2015.
BNSF outlines planned 2015 capital investment for Illinois
BNSF‘s 2015 capital program for its operations in Illinois will be an estimated $339 million for rail capacity improvement projects and maintenance.
UIUC’s RailTEC receives federal grant to develop transit system track components
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received a $2.4-million, two-year grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
UP achieves seven-percent derailment decrease
Union Pacific says training, technology and investments helped the railroad improve safety in 2014, which reduced its reportable derailment rate seven percent. UP improved its reportable derailment rate to 3.0 from 3.24 in 2013 and has improved this rate 38 percent over the past 10 years.
BNSF plans $189-million capital program on its Washington network
BNSF ‘s 2015 capital program for its operations in Washington will be an estimated $189 million for rail capacity improvement projects and maintenance.
Simmons-Boardman Rail Group awarded Railway Interchange 2015 event guide contract and electronic media partnership
Simmons-Boardman Rail Group, which consists of Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) and International Railway Journal (IRJ), has been awarded the event guide contract and emedia partner for Railway Interchange 2015.
NJDOT provides $4.3-million grant for rail bridge
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) awarded a $4.3-million grant to replace the rail bridge spanning the Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park.
UP names Fritz president, CEO; plans $4.3 billion capital plan for 2015
Union Pacific‘s board of directors elected Lance Fritz president and chief executive officer, succeeding John Koraleski, who was named executive chairman, effective immediately. Fritz was also elected to the company’s board of directors. Fritz had been president and chief operating officer since February 6, 2014.
BNSF plans $326 million investment in Minnesota network
BNSF‘s 2015 capital program for its operations in Minnesota will be more than last year’s investment with an estimated $326 million for key rail capacity improvement projects and a robust maintenance program.