SCPA breaks ground on second inland port

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) broke ground March 10 on the Inland Port Dillon, which is slated to open in early 2018.

Railroads outpace all U.S. infrastructure in new report card

American railroads earned a grade of B for infrastructure while the rest of the U.S. sectors got a barely-passing D+ in the latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Wisconsin awards loan for rail spur construction

ProVision Partners Co-op has been awarded a $1.7 million Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement (FRIIP) loan from Wisconsin to help build a rail spur as part of an expansion project.

LACMTA to evaluate proposal to turn Orange Line BRT to light rail

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has received an unsolicited proposal from Fluor Enterprises, Inc., to accelerate conversion of the Orange Line from bus rapid transit to light rail through a public-private partnership.

Railroad Day on Capitol Hill marks record attendance

A record number of rail industry participants came to Washington, D.C., on March 2, 2017 to take part in the 18th annual Railroad Day on Capitol Hill.

Georgia Ports Authority plans to reduce Garden City rail crossings

Representatives from Garden City, Chatham County and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) discussed a proposal that would reduce the use of grade crossings around GPA’s Garden City Terminal during a public meeting Feb. 28.

Railway worker notification system receives patent

A rail worker notification system that notifies maintenance workers, as well as train operators has been awarded a U.S. patent.

Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT plans expand

Ottawa’s planned Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project is expanding its scope with a proposal that would extend the project to the west, south and east. Stakeholders also explained a recommended procurement model for the project.

Port of Virginia begins three-year expansion project

The Port of Virginia (VPA) began a three-year, $320-million expansion effort at the Virginia International Gateway (VIG) on Feb. 13.

Dewberry to develop master plan for Carolina Connector

Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has been selected by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to develop a transportation and freight master plan for the new Carolina Connector (CCX) intermodal train hub in Rocky Mount, N.C. This facility will serve as a major intermodal transportation center for CSX in the southeast.

High-speed rail, Peninsula electrification make California wish list for federal funds

The state of California put forth its initial list of priority infrastructure projects to the National Governor’s Association for consideration by the federal government.

Union Pacific board approves $3.1 billion 2017 capital program

The Board of Directors of Union Pacific approved its $3.1 billion capital program for 2017.

New York awards $25 million to rail, port projects

The state of New York awarded $25 million in grants to 19 rail and port projects through the Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program.

AAR estimates freight railroads will spend $22 billion on capital programs in 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) estimates U.S. freight railroads will spend an estimated $22 billion in 2017 on capital programs.

Legislation to make 45G tax credit permanent re-enters House

A bill that would make the shortline maintenance tax credit permanent was introduced to the House of Representatives during the evening of Jan. 30.

Kansas City Southern 2017 capital program to be in $550-$560M range

Kansas City Southern will spend between $550-$560 million on it’s capital program in 2017, which is a four to five percent reduction from its 2016 capital program of $584 million.

Henderson named president of R.J. Corman Railroad Services; Rush to serve as SVP Commercial Development R.J. Corman Railroad Group

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC, named Nathan Henderson as president of R. J. Corman Railroad Services, LLC, and of Noel Rush to serve as senior vice president Commercial Development, R.J. Corman Railroad Group effective immediately. Both will continue to report to R.J. Corman Railroad Group President and CEO Ed Quinn.

KCS, Watco, WTC announce joint venture for Mexico refined energy products terminal

Kansas City Southern (KCS), Watco Companies, LLC (Watco) and WTC Industrial (WTC) have announced a joint venture investment through which they will facilitate and expand U.S. exports of liquid fuels to Mexico. 

 

Ground breaking ceremony held for New Mexico rail park

Officials broke ground on a new rail park hailed as a potentially transformational project for central New Mexico.

G3 to build rail-served grain export terminal at Port of Vancouver

G3 Terminal Vancouver, an affiliate of G3 Global Holdings (G3), has announced plans to build a modernized grain export terminal in North Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

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