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.
Freight
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.
NYSW moves first freight on Utica line in 12 years
A rail restoration project more than a decade in the making came to a successful close on June 13 with the blast of a train horn.
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.
Port of Prince Rupert, DP World agree on next expansion of Fairview Container Terminal
The Port of Prince Rupert and DP World have agreed on terms of a project development plan detailing the DP World Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal’s next phase of expansion. The Phase
CN’s Saskatchewan investment targets expansion, maintenance
Canadian National will spend CA$210 million (US$158.2 million) on expansion and maintenance projects in 2018. The investment is part of its record capital program.
LRW offers Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship
The League of Railway Women (LRW) is accepting applications for the 2018 Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship. A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman involved in the rail industry who is
Progressive Rail to operate Santa Cruz Branch Line
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) approved an agreement with Progressive Rail to operate on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
Light rail recommended for East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) have selected a 9.2-mile, at grade, light-rail option as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor.
Rail facility opens in Oshkosh, Wis.
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of a new commercial rail facility in the city of Oshkosh, Wis., on June 14.
Carnival Corp. buys Alaska heritage railroad
The world’s biggest cruise ship operator is hoping an historic Alaska rail gateway will be a gold mine for its tourist trade.
BNSF files for PTC deadline extension, cites interoperability challenges
BNSF Railway, citing interoperability issues, has filed a two-year extension request of the Positive Train Control (PTC) deadline with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Canadian National plans CA$210 million Quebec investment in 2018
Canadian National (CN) aims to improve safety while supporting efficient service through the province of Quebec with a planned CA$210 million (US$160 million) investment during 2018.