Operation Lifesaver Canada recognizes CN’s Bart Macmillan with Roger Cyr Award
Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has announced that Canadian National (CN) Constable Bart MacMillan will be awarded the organization’s 2017 Roger Cyr Award.
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POLB approved $870M for Pier B facility
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an $870 million budget to build the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility. Demand for on-dock rail in the harbor is expected to
Operation Lifesaver U.S. and Canadian arms join together to #StopTrackTragedies during Rail Safety Week
Operation Lifesaver Canada and Operation Lifesaver Inc. have collaborated to launch a new campaign focused on rail safety and public awareness to mark the first joint Rail Safety Week in North America
Parsons named president and CEO of Iowa Interstate Railroad
Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd., has promoted Joe Parsons from the role of general manager to serve as president and CEO of the Iowa Interstate Railroad.
LORAM appoints Mannix Down Under
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. (LORAM) has appointed Stephen Mannix as Managing Director of Loram Pty. Ltd., its Australian subsidiary, with responsibility for the Australasian market.
Miller resigns as president of R. J. Corman Railroad Company
Brian Miller, president of R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC, has announced his resignation as he moves on to pursue other interests.
Transition under way at AAR
After what the Association of American Railroads (AAR) termed “an exhaustive executive search,” the organization has chosen one of its own—Senior Vice President Government Affairs Ian Jefferies—to succeed President and CEO Ed
UP: More like CSX?
Union Pacific late on Sep. 17 (following Wall Street close of business) announced a new operating plan, “Unified Plan 2020,” that “implements Precision Scheduled Railroading principles” that were deployed over the past
GPA Board approves $92 million for Mason Mega Rail Terminal
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board of Directors approved $92 million for the Mason Mega Rail Terminal at its Sept. 17, 2018 meeting.
House PTC hearing: Progress; challenges on display
The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials for the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held its second hearing of the year to focus on implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC)
New leadership for key CSX areas
CSX announced a change in leadership for its Merchandise and Intermodal Sales & Marketing teams.
PHL names Perri as general superintendent
Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) promoted Stephane Perri to serve as general superintendent on Sept. 9, 2018, the company has announced.
Ceremony dedicates San Gabriel Trench
A dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 10 for the San Gabriel Trench, a 2.2-mile grade separation project that began construction in 2012 and took five years to complete.
WMATA, city of Alexandria award contract for station project
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the city of Alexandria, Va., have announced that WMATA has chosen Potomac Yard Constructors as the prime construction contractor for the Potomac Yard Metrorail
Caltrans releases final 2018 California State Rail Plan
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released its final 2018 State Rail Plan on Sept. 10, which officials said will provide a vision for state rail that aims to boost the economy,
Canadian Pacific looks to move supply chain forward with shortline partners
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and its shortline and regional railroad connections gathered during the weekend to discuss ways to move the North American supply chain forward.
Leadership changes at MRL
After 31 years of service, Montana Rail Link President Tom Walsh is retiring, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Vice President Operations Stacy Posey will succeed Walsh.
KCS makes executive management appointments
Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced two new appointments among the company’s executive management ranks.
House rail subcommittee to focus on PTC during hearing
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials has scheduled a hearing on Sept. 13 that will focus on the rail industry’s implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
CSX continuing “thoughtful and deliberate” discussions concerning Howard Street Tunnel
A plan to expand the Howard Street Tunnel isn’t completely off the table, but CSX says a path forward is dependent on a solution that meets the long-term goals of the railroad,