AAR gives Congress rail tech lesson
WASHINGTON – Technology class was in session for Congress Monday, courtesy of Class 1 railroads.
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AAR publishes white paper highlighting rail’s tech advancements
Ahead of an event held on Capitol Hill to demonstrate the rail industry’s innovations, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) released a white paper highlighting technology’s role in making the U.S. rail network safer, more efficient and more reliable.
Port of Quebec receives federal funds for wharf, rail and road upgrades
The Port of Québec will receive CA$15.5 million (US$12.1 million) from Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund to upgrade port infrastructure including rail.
Cargill begins rail expansion at Alberta facility
Cargill is investing CA$20 million (US$15.7 million) to build a rail expansion at its Lethbridge, Alberta, facility.
AAR, NS want clear, supportive regulatory approach to automation
The Association of American Railroads and Norfolk Southern filed comments with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on May 7 asking for a level regulatory playing field regarding automation.
CHSRA, LACMTA reach funding agreement for grade separation project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) have reached a joint funding agreement for a grade separation project in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Union Pacific three-peats as top railroad in employee safety
Union Pacific remains the safest U.S. Class 1 railroad in employee safety for the third consecutive year.
KCS, CloudMoyo partner to modernize railroad operating system
Kansas City Southern (KCS) and CloudMoyo (CM), an information technology and services company, announced a partnership April 30 to modernize KCS’ railroad operating system.
Bailey of CSX wins AAR’s Chafee award for environmental excellence
Charles Bailey, director of design and construction Engineering for CSX Transportation, has been awarded the 2017 John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award by the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Union Pacific reports PTC progress
Union Pacific (UP) has shared recent strides it has made toward the required implementation of positive train control (PTC) as federal deadlines loom ahead.
Changing of the guard at BRC
Belt Railway Company of Chicago (BRC) President Pat O’Brien will be retiring this summer after 32 years with the railroad, the past 16 years as president. Norfolk Southern veteran Mike Grace will replace him.
KCS re-launches intermodal service between New Orleans, Dallas
Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced a new weekly intermodal service between the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Wylie, Texas, beginning in May.
FRA seminars to help communicate training and drug testing rules
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plans to hold three seminars across the country to discuss regulations pertaining to drug testing and safety-related employee training.
Montana to see $2.1 million investment from Union Pacific
Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest $2.1 million to strengthen Montana’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.
Move over TIGER, USDOT ready to BUILD
The U.S. Department of Transportation is retiring the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program name and will award the $1.5 billion available in discretionary grant funding as Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants.
Union Pacific to invest $6 million in Minnesota network as part of 2018 capex program
Union Pacific (UP) has announced it will invest $6 million to enhance Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure this year.
Union Pacific to invest $9.7 million in Wisconsin network
Union Pacific (UP) will invest $9.7 million in Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.
SCPA opens Inland Port Dillon
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) opened its second inland port, Inland Port Dillon, on April 16. SCPA says the facility was constructed to handle strong growth for the port’s intermodal rail cargo volumes and deepen its reach into markets through the Carolinas to the Northeast and Midwest.
Union Pacific to invest $25 million in Missouri network
Union Pacific (UP) will give Missouri’s transportation infrastructure a $25 million boost in 2018.
Union Pacific targets $24 million Colorado investment
Union Pacific (UP) will invest $24.2 million into its Colorado network as part of the railroad’s 2018 capital program.