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.

 

KCS-served rail park to be built in southern Illinois

A collaboration between Stonemont Financial Group and the Jerseyville Economic Development Council in Jerseyville, Ill., unveiled plans to build a 1,400-acre, rail-served industrial park.

CN’s Jobin out; Ruest named interim president and CEO

An international search for a new CEO of Canadian National is underway following the news that Luc Jobin is leaving the railroad effective immediately.

Washington state approves first railroad oil spill response plan

The Washington Department of Ecology has approved the state’s first oil spill response plan for BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), the largest freight railroad company in the state.

 

Senate staffer, SEPTA attorney to be nominated to STB

President Donald Trump intends to nominate two Republicans to fill open seats on the Surface Transportation Board (STB).

BNSF capital spending

BNSF to invest $80 million in New Mexico during 2018

BNSF Railway has released details of its planned $80 million capital program in New Mexico this year.

NTSB releases preliminary report on Amtrak-CSX accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the preliminary report into the Feb. 4, 2018 collision between an Amtrak and CSX train on CSX’s Columbia Subdivision in Cayce, S.C.

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