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.
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CSX selling Florida Panhandle lines
CSX plans to sell 373 miles of track in the Florida Panhandle to a new company backed by an investment group headed by veteran short line entrepreneur Gary Marino.
AAR’s Fernandez-Willey to launch LRW webinar series
Association of American Railroads (AAR) Senior Economist Luisa Fernandez-Willey will host “U.S. Freight Railroads and the U.S. Economy,” the League of Railway Women’s (LRW) inaugural webinar in its new “Railroading 101” series.
KCS Holiday Express ready to roll
Kansas City Southern’s 18th annual Holiday Express will distribute a $171,756 in gift cards to The Salvation Army its 27-stop journey through 22 communities in eight states.
New Norfolk Southern appointee Farrell to aid PSR implementation
Norfolk Southern made a key executive appointment as it took another step in its previously-announced plan to implement Precision Scheduled Railroading.
BNSF report details sustainability progress
BNSF Railway issued its annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report highlighting progress on key initiatives in the areas of sustaining its operations, creating value for its customers, engaging with employees and connecting with
Canadian National acquires TransX
Canadian National (CN) has reached an agreement to acquire the TransX Group of Companies, one of Canada’s largest and oldest transportation companies.
State grant moves Port of LA’s rail expansion plans forward
A $21.6-million state grant is allowing the Port of Los Angeles to move forward with its planned Terminal Island Railyard Enhancement Project, which is designed to optimize on-dock rail operations and improve
Loram hosts Rep. Emmer for tour, town hall
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN-6) for a tour and town hall session on Oct. 16.
AAR hazmat awards honor Schoendorfer of NS, safe shippers
The Association of American Railroads announced the 2018 recipients of the Holden-Proefrock Award and the 2017 Non-Accident Release (NAR) Grand Slam Awards.
Upgrade for Northern Lines crossings
A Midwest shortline operator will see grade crossings upgraded, per plans by a state transportation office.
AAR taps Arnakis for government affairs post
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has named Adrian Arnakis, Deputy Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation under Chairman John Thune (R-S.Dak.) as senior vice president
Glacier Rail Park opens in Kalispell
State and local officials gathered in Kalispell, Mont., on Oct. 8 to celebrate the grand opening of the Glacier Rail Park.
Canadian Pacific to target CA$1.6B in annual capex through 2020
Canadian Pacific will target annual capital expenditures of CA$1.6 billion (US$1.24 billion) through 2020 the railroad said at its 2018 Investor Day held at its Ogden Campus in Calgary, Alberta, on Oct.
Matt Rose readies for retirement
BNSF Railway Co. Executive Chairman Matthew K. Rose will step down and retire from the railroad in April of 2019, after 26 years of service.
Stakeholders break ground on CREATE’s 75th Street improvement project
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 1 for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program’s 75th Street Corridor Improvements Project (75th St. CIP).
RailPros names Koff CEO, Johnson named executive chairman
RailPros has announced the selection of Ken Koff as CEO, as the company’s current CEO and founder Johnny Johnson moves to the role of executive chairman.
Trio of initiatives sets up CSX’s Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal for growth
CSX Corporation announced a series of initiatives on Oct. 2 that will drive growth at its Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal.
AAR praises new trade pact
The United States, Canada and Mexico agreed to a trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and North American railroads are welcoming the new arrangement.
PennDOT to study Altoona to Pittsburgh passenger service
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has directed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to again study the feasibility of passenger rail between Altoona and Pittsburgh.