Freight NYC: $100M plan to modernize NYC’s freight distribution systems
A $100-million plan to improve how freight moves in and around New York City was unveiled by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and other officials on July 16.
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CN lays out Ontario capital program for 2018
Canadian National’s Ontario network will see a CA$315 million (US$239.8 million) investment from the railroad in a bid to expand and strengthen the company’s rail infrastructures across the province.
Watco execs undergo change up
Watco Companies, LLC, is implementing its strategic succession plan with an executive leadership change.
CSX sells two to OmniTRAX
CSX has sold the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC (ATN) and the Fulton County Railway, LLC (FCR) to HGS Railway Holdings Inc., a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc.
MassDOT awards $1.8 million to expand industrial rail, freight initiatives
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced July 9 five grants totaling more than $1.8 million as part of the Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP).
Rail’s role in trade, border security on display during tour with Rep. Hurd
Union Pacific’s Clarks Park Yard provided a fitting setting to highlight the importance of border security and international trade to the rail industry during a July 5 tour for Rep. Will Hurd
FEIS published for Palmetto Railways proposed Navy Base ICTF
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has published the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Palmetto Railways intermodal facility at a former naval base near Charleston, S.C.
Carolina Connector back on table with NCDOT agreement
The planned intermodal terminal known as the Carolina Connector (CCX) looks to be moving forward following an agreement reached between the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and CSX.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CN plans heavy investment in Alberta yard, maintenance projects
Alberta will see a CA$320 million (US$245.8 million) investment from Canadian National (CN) to boost rail capacity and improve network resiliency across the province.
CN plans yard expansion, maintenance in Manitoba during 2018
Canadian National (CN) plans to invest approximately CA$130 million (US$100 million) in Manitoba, Canada, this year.
Illinois awards $241M to freight projects
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) awarded $241 million to 23 state freight projects on June 5.