CN lays out Ontario capital program for 2018
Canadian National’s Ontario network will see a CA$315 million (US$239.8 million) investment from the railroad in a bid to expand and strengthen the company’s rail infrastructures across the province.
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NYDOT sets $19M to transform CSX yard
State funding will help CSX transform a central New York rail yard into a modern intermodal hub for international freight.
FRA promotes safety with state grants
The federal government in 2018 is again offering states a funding resource to help promote rail safety.
FRA’s Batory joins CSX, NRC for tunnel project tour
Federal Railroad Administrator Ron Batory joined CSX and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC), as well as Clark Construction, Delta Railroad Construction and Parsons, for a tour of the Class
Chem shippers attain UP’s safety ‘Pinnacle’
Union Pacific recognized 54 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products.
CSX sells two to OmniTRAX
CSX has sold the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC (ATN) and the Fulton County Railway, LLC (FCR) to HGS Railway Holdings Inc., a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc.
PTSI debuts updated Route Learning System™
New from PTSI Transportation is an upgraded digital version of its multi-media Route Learning System™, described as “an enhanced physical characteristics training tool.”
Rail’s role in trade, border security on display during tour with Rep. Hurd
Union Pacific’s Clarks Park Yard provided a fitting setting to highlight the importance of border security and international trade to the rail industry during a July 5 tour for Rep. Will Hurd
Vossloh to provide CN with turnouts, concrete ties
Vossloh has signed a second multi-year framework agreement for the delivery of special trackwork, turnouts specifically, in its focus market North America with Canadian National (CN).
Carolina Connector back on table with NCDOT agreement
The planned intermodal terminal known as the Carolina Connector (CCX) looks to be moving forward following an agreement reached between the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and CSX.
CN upgrades make border crossing seamless
In March 2018, Canadian National (CN) completed a major expansion project that nearly doubled the railroad’s Ranier border crossing facility.
Port of Virginia marks expansion progress
Expansion projects at the Port of Virginia to accommodate larger ships and increased container traffic are on schedule.
Uncontrolled train movement prompts TSB to call for updated employee qualification standards
An incident involving a train rolling uncontrolled for three miles has prompted the Transportation Safety Board of Canada to recommend an update to employee qualification standards.
Canada invests in port, rail projects at Port of Vancouver
The government of Canada, through the National Trade Corridors Fund, is granting CA$167 million (US$128.46 million) for three projects at the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia.
SC Ports sets biggest-ever capex plans
South Carolina will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to solidify its place as the fastest-growing East Coast container gateway.
Watco seeks passenger rail operator for Sooner Sub
The Stillwater Central Railroad, an indirect subsidiary of Watco Companies, LLC, is seeking comprehensive proposals from passenger rail service providers to operate passenger rail service called the Eastern Flyer. The Stillwater Central
Alabama funding refusal; missed CRISI deadline sets Gulf Coast Amtrak restoration back
An effort to restore Amtrak service along the Gulf Coast absorbed a series of blows toward its progress with Alabama refusing to commit financially to the project along with the deadline passing
Canadian National plans CA$40 million investment into Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Canadian National detailed plans to invest a combined CA$40 million (US$29.98 million) to maintain its network in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
KCS-served business park breaks ground in Texas
An event marking the ground breaking of a new industrial park in El Campo, Texas, was held June 19, despite heavy rains forcing the event inside.
FRA launches new dashboard to illustrate trespass and suicide data
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched a new dashboard intended to help visualize trespassing and suicide data along railroad rights-of-way.