Canadian National to donate over $1M toward helping displaced Ukrainians

Canadian National has joined Canadian Pacific, Wabtec, and Kansas City Southern in donating to help Ukranian victims of the horrific war in their country.

The Port of Victoria announced plans for new regional logistics hub, the Texas Logistics Center

The Victoria County Navigation District announced the Texas Logistics Center at the Port of Victoria (TXLC).

BNSF Rail Talk: The forecast calls for clearer wind data

Operating in the plains and deserts of the United States, BNSF and other western railroads often confront extremely high winds, with some so powerful that they can blow a standing train on its side. In this post, BNSF discusses how these winds behave and how the railroad leverages technology to enable train crews to avoid them.

Kansas City Southern to give $500,000, along with employee gift match, to American Red Cross for Ukrainian relief efforts

As Russian attacks on Ukraine become more intense, and the humanitarian crisis grows, Kansas City Southern has joined Canadian Pacific and Wabtec in donating to relief efforts.

Virginia rail and transportation director to become deputy administrator at FRA

Jennifer Miller, the director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, will become deputy administrator of the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) in April.

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Amtrak employee charged with CARES Act fraud and theft of government funds

U.S. Attorney Duane Evans announced that Stacey Santemore, Sr., age 46, formerly of New Orleans but now a resident of Houston, Texas, was charged on March 3, 2022 in a two-count bill of information with making false statements and theft of government funds related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Wabtec, CP supporting Ukraine relief efforts

The horrors of war befalling Ukraine during the past two weeks have dominated nearly every news outlet in the world.

BART suspends Red Line service, Orange Line only between Richmond and MacArthur

On Sunday, March 6, BART experienced a power traction cable fault (or break) between El Cerrito Plaza and Ashby stations.

BNSF Railway announces 2021 economic development results

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2021 totaled approximately $1.5 billion.

U.S. DOT announces $2.2 billion in grants to support essential transit service jobs nationwide

The Federal Transit Administration continues to support the daily operations of public transportation agencies.

Watch: Union Pacific develops vegetation management technology

Developed by the railroad’s own employees, the new spraying technology boosts its ability to manage vegetation while translating to more efficiency for Union Pacific’s entire 23-state network.

Report: Former Amtrak engineer found not guilty in 2015 derailment

Ex-Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian was acquitted on March 4 of all charges related to the May 12, 2015 derailment of Northeast Regional Train 188 in Philadelphia that killed eight and injured more than 200.

Snowplow operators: BNSF’s winter warriors

Although it’s already March, and signs of spring are showing in some parts of the country, the railroads serving the western United States and Canada will battle snow for at least the next month. Here is a profile of how BNSF tackles the job.

Caltrain reduces weekday service to expedite electrification construction

To accommodate Caltrain electrification construction work, temporary service changes in the weekday morning and late afternoon schedules (5:30-9 am and 3:30-7 pm) will be in effect.

Illinois investing in rail improvements

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced a couple of upcoming grade crossing protection projects in the state.

Koppers announces new leadership appointments

Koppers Holdings Inc., announced two new leadership appointments to support the company’s long-term strategy to grow shareholder value detailed at its Investor Day event held in September 2021. 

California High-Speed Rail funded grade separation opens to traffic

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced it has completed another structure on the nation’s first high-speed rail system.

Heads up: upcoming weekend closures in March on A and E Lines in DTLA for Regional Connector work

L.A. Metro will be working on the railroad for the next couple of weekends.

Sound Transit announces March 2022 service changes

Service changes for Sound Transit will take effect next month.

Sound Transit names Brooke Belman as acting CEO following Peter Rogoff’s May 31 departure

While the Sound Transit Board continues its national search for the agency’s next CEO, it voted unanimously to appoint longtime agency leader Brooke Belman to the role of Acting CEO upon CEO Peter Rogoff’s departure on May 31. 

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