Schneider launches intermodal service at CSX Indianapolis
Schneider, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, this month began offering intermodal services at the CSX Indianapolis ramp.
Freight
U.S. Senators push for two-person crews on freight trains
Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced the Safe Freight Act on June 26. The legislation would promote rail safety by mandating at least two-person crews on all freight trains
Indiana Rail Road receives $7M CRISI grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Indiana Rail Road Company will be the recipient of $7,155,000 in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure
Twin Cities & Western Railroad taps Ryberg as new assistant vice president
The Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company (TC&W) has promoted Tina Ryberg to serve as its assistant vice president of administration and operations.
UPDATED: Bill in Ohio would require two-man crews and safety upgrades
In response to the Federal Railroad Administration dropping a rule that would require a two-man crew in locomotives, the state of Ohio is upping the stakes. House Bill 186 would make a
Rice to serve as mobility strategist for Gannett Fleming
Ryan Rice is the new advanced mobility senior strategist for global infrastructure and engineering firm Gannett Fleming’s Transportation Business Line in the West Region.
Train carrying ammunition, chemicals derails in Nevada
Military officials in Nevada are breathing a sigh of relief after a train derailment near Wells, Nev., on June 19. The 22-car Union Pacific train went off the rails, causing I-80 to
Massive Gateway initiative could happen in N.Y., N.J.
Sometimes New York and New Jersey are bitter rivals, but when they come together it can be a sweet endeavor. The two states are joining forces to pass the necessary funding for
OmniTRAX, Illinois city to receive $6M grant for trackwork
The city of Peru, Ill., and OmniTRAX, Inc., an affiliate of The Broe Group, are set to receive a $6,081,036 grant for extensive trackwork on the OmniTRAX-managed Illinois Railway (IR).
New rail freight law in Wash. could hamper other states
The state of Washington recently passed a crude-by-rail law, and there is at least one neighboring state that sees it as a major hazard.
Full steam ahead for UP’s Big Boy Midwest tour
The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad’s completion isn’t over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogden, Utah, commemorating the anniversary. The newly restored
CREATE partners receive $19M for interlocking project
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a total of $19,206,398 to the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program’s Dolton Junction Interlocking project in Dolton and Riverdale, Ill.
Michigan short-liner awarded $8.6M grant
A Michigan railroad is the beneficiary of an $8.6 million grant from the U.S. DOT, and the goal is rather simple: improve the tracks. Lake State Railway Co. (LSRC), based in Saginaw,
Short-liners push for long-awaited tax credit
The time is now, say the 1,000 railroad and supplier members of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), for Congress to act on the Short Line 45G tax credit,
NTSB: Remote-controlled locomotive killed rail worker
A remote-controlled locomotive struck and killed a CSX railroad employee back on April 13, and the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it almost two months later. Allen Lowe, who had worked for
Mexico tariffs on hold … for now
Mexico avoided President Trump-imposed tariffs by striking a deal the evening of June 7. However, the threat still lingers. The White House was ready to apply a 5 percent tax on the
U.S. officials bracing for Mexican tariffs
Tariff talks between Mexico and the U.S. continued on June 6, with Mexico claiming progress was being made. President Trump, however, was not as optimistic. Trump said “a lot of progress” must
Norfolk Southern rolls out precision operating plan
Norfolk Southern is preparing to roll out TOP21, the railroad’s new precision scheduled railroading operating plan, to enhance customer service, increase operating efficiencies, support growth, and drive long-term shareholder value. TOP21 is
Louisville & Indiana Railroad taps Kramer to serve as vice president
Jeremy Kramer is the new vice president at Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC).
Union Pacific continues to battle flooding
Flooding in the Midwest this Spring has been historic, and rail lines just got in the way of Mother Nature’s powerful stampede. Union Pacific has been working around the clock in attempt