CSX names Angela C. Williams vice president and corporate controller
CSX Corporation (CSX) has appointed Angela Williams as its new vice president and controller as successor to Andrew Glassman.
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Pacific Harbor Line marks 20th anniversary
The Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of railroad services in the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles area.
DEIR released for LACMTA turnback facility
A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been released for a Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (LACMTA) project that will speed the turnaround time Red and Purple line trains need at Union Station, which will allow more of these trains along the lines.
Latest safety stats a mixed bag with crossing, trespassing incidents up
Recently released statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) reveal a mixed safety story for the rail industry with 2017 marking the lowest rate of track-caused and human factor-caused accidents ever, but the year also saw an increase in crossing incidents and in trespassing casualties.
Virginia DRPT, CSX agreement to help progress Potomac Shores train station development
The final design of a new Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train station is making progress, following the recently completed final contract amendment between the Virginia Department of Rail Public Transportation (DRPT) and CSX Transportation (CSX).
Union Pacific targets $85 million capital program for Wyoming
Union Pacific (UP) has announced plans to invest $85 million in Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.
Quebec’s RTM lays out investment plan to boost rail reliability
The Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) in Quebec detailed a five-year plan to improve service reliability along all rail lines and includes investments in infrastructure, rolling stock, operations, maintenance, as well as an enhanced winter operation plan.
Union Pacific plans $103.6 million capital program in Illinois
Union Pacific (UP) has announced it will support $103.6 million in Illinois’ transportation infrastructure work this year.
Capitol Hill this week: Shortlines discuss value and needs
The infrastructure needs and value brought by the shortline railroads in the United States were the topic of testimony given at two Congressional hearings this week.
Union Pacific’s Kansas network to see $113 million investment in 2018
Union Pacific plans to invest $113 million into its Kansas network in 2018. The Class 1 says the investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
Lake State Railway, Indiana Rail Road take small-road honors
Railway Age has named Class III railroad Lake State Railway as its Short Line of the Year, and Class II Indiana Rail Road as its Regional of the Year.
Rail to benefit from $96M in TIGER grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released a list of recipients of the nearly $500 million in available Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants.
Union Pacific targets $127 million Arkansas capital program
Union Pacific plans to invest $127 million into its Arkansas network in 2018. The Class 1 says the investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
BNSF to spend $90 million to maintain Minnesota network
BNSF Railway is targeting a $90 million capital program for its Minnesota network in 2018. BNSF says maintenance will be the focus of the program with a special attention given to replacing and upgrading rail, crossties and ballast.
NRC members join in Rail Day message
More than 100 individuals from approximately 60 National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) member companies helped spread the rail industry’s message during the annual Railroad Day on Capitol Hill.
Rail takes 10 percent of TIGER grants (so far)
Four rail specific and rail related projects have been awarded a total of $54.5 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. This represents about 10 percent of the $500 million available in the latest round of TIGER funding.
UP plans $122.3 million capital plan in California
Union Pacific plans to invest $122.3 million into its California network in 2018. The Class 1 says the investment will safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
REMSA members represent on the Hill
More than 55 individuals are representing more than 30 Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) member companies today at Railroad Day on Capitol Hill.
Court upholds $1.25M award to BNSF whistleblower
A federal appeals court has upheld a $1.25 million award to a BNSF Railway whistleblower in a safety violations case.
Texas infrastructure gets $450M from Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad (UP) has announced a planned private investment of $450 million in Texas’ transportation infrastructure that is intended to improve safety, efficiency and customer service.