Norfolk Southern safety train wraps up 18-city tour

Norfolk Southern’s safety train provided free training to 1,926 first responders in 18 cities in 13 states across the Class 1’s network during its 2016 tour.

Union Pacific makes executive appointments, names new members to Board

Union Pacific (UP) has appointed Eric Butler executive vice president and chief administrative officer and Beth Whited to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

 

OneRail report makes case for rail’s role in safe transportation network

A new report from the OneRail Coalition highlights the decline in rail accidents during the past decade and calls for more people and goods to travel by rail to continue the positive safety trend.

TSB points to broken rail as reason for 2014 CN derailment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has found a broken rail, due to an undetected defect led to the October 2014 derailment of a Canadian National Railway (CN) freight train near Clair, SK, Canada.

NTSB unveils two-year Most Wanted List

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) unveiled its 2017-2018 Most Wanted List, implementing a new two-year cycle as opposed to the annual one previously used.

Siemens, Bentley Systems form alliance to push intelligent infrastructure

Siemens and Bentley Systems have formalized a strategic alliance agreement where the companies will invest €50 million (US$54.3 million) in developing joint solutions to enlarge their respective offerings for infrastructure and industry to the benefit of the end-customers.

Union Pacific to increase Modesto area train speed

Union Pacific (UP) will increase train speed Nov. 15 to 60 mph from 40 mph along about four miles of track between River Road and Plaza Parkway in Modesto, Calif.

 

CSX updates Q4 expectations

CSX has revised its expectations for fourth quarter performance to reflect a decrease in earnings per share, but says it remains committed to finding cost savings and efficiencies and invest in improvements to drive its long-term strategy.

Jim Hansen joins Herzog Railroad Services as CCO

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. (HRSI), has named James Hansen chief commercial officer, where he will report directly to HRSI President Rob Crawford.

CP’s new website focuses on facts of Work-Rest-Time Off

Canadian Pacific (CP) launched a website Nov. 8 that makes available the facts relating to work, rest and time off for Canadian-based employees.

 

KCS invests $14.3 million in New Orleans Subdivision improvements

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) has announced it will invest about $14.3 million in construction on its New Orleans Subdivision before the calendar year ends. 

Union Pacific plans tie, bridge work along three Metra served lines in November

Union Pacific will be performing track work along three of Metra’s commuter lines throughout November.

Knox Kershaw hosts Rep. Mike Rogers for facility tour and rail discussion

Knox Kershaw, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL-3) for a tour and discussion of rail and manufacturing issues at its long-held Montgomery, Ala., facility.

Koppers extends contract with Norfolk Southern

Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc., and Norfolk Southern have agreed to extend Koppers existing contract with the Class 1 through 2021.

Maryland still seeking federal funds for CSX Howard Street Tunnel

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and CSX Chairman and CEO Michael Ward reaffirmed their pledge to find a way to make the infrastructure improvements needed to Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel.

USDOT establishing advisory committee on transportation automation

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will establish an Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) to serve as a critical resource for the department in framing federal policy for the continued development and deployment of automated transportation.

Wisconsin recognizes importance of freight rail system

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker issued a proclamation naming Oct. 17 to 23 Wisconsin Freight Rail Week in the state.

Sec. Foxx tours CaHSRA rail project

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined local officials and workers for a tour and discussion of the California high-speed rail project.

Metra proposes 2017 fare increase to pay for capital costs; elects new board chairman

Metra, which serves the Chicago suburban community with passenger rail service, has proposed a $1.06 billion budget for 2017, which includes increases in fares to pay for capital improvements.

Union Pacific completes spike replacement in Columbia River Gorge

Union Pacific (UP) has announced the completion of its rail fastening system replacement throughout the curved track in the Columbia River Gorge, which saw the June 2016 UP derailment involving 16 tank cars near the town of Mosier, Ore.

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