Harsco Rail awarded contracts in North America, China
Harsco Rail secured a new service order for a two-year track renewal project in North America.
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Trinity Railway Express to use Axion’s ECOTRAX crossties
Axion International Holdings, Inc., received an order worth more than $500,000 for its ECOTRAX composite crossties from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for use in the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) that connects Dallas and Fort Worth.
Jon Schumaker, former president of Pandrol, passes away
Jon Sutton Schumaker, 74, former president of Pandrol Limited, now Pandrol USA, and a resident of the Cypress Landing Community of Chocowinity, N.C., died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville, N.C.
HART receives final rail shipment for transit project
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) received its final rail shipment for its transit system, 88 miles of running rail totaling 2,600 tons.
Obama renews call for infrastructure investment
President Obama resumed a push for infrastructure investment first outlined in his State of the Union speech. The plan outlines three main points to bring the nation’s infrastructure into a state-of-good-repair and create jobs “that cannot be outsourced.”
CSX to replace rail, ties in Ashland, Va., area
CSX says it will perform track maintenance on its line through Ashland, Va., starting Feb. 24 as part of its commitment to ensure its rail network provides safe and efficient rail service.
Bensenville CREATE grade separation project breaks ground
The $67-million grade separation project in Bensenville, Ill., which is part of the Chicago Regional Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE), began construction Feb. 19.
Schumer: Expedite RRIF loan to Port of Oswego for rail upgrades
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) urged the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to provide a $1.5-million loan to the Port of Oswego in New York through its Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program. The port would use this funding to upgrade rail along the docks.
M/w challenges: advances in rail measurement
Fast, mobile surveying systems capture rail data with increased productivity and accuracy.
Fighting friction
Wheel/rail lubrication programs improve to offer railroads a smooth ride.
Amtrak, Michigan DOT gear up for track improvements
Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are gearing up for track improvements along the former Norfolk Southern (NS) route used by Amtrak Wolverine Service and Blue Water trains from Kalamazoo to central and eastern Michigan. Amtrak has responsibility for this infrastructure, effective Feb. 16.
Axion: ECOTRAX product and performance standards advance
Axion International Holdings, Inc., says the developmental progression of its ECOTRAX™ composite crossties is yielding consistently higher performance results, which meet and exceed domestic and international standards for crossties.
North Carolina legislators introduce bill to restore rail line
A bill submitted by a group of North Carolina state legislators would restore a rail line from Wallace to Castle Hayne, N.C., and study additional improvements to military transportation.
CN targets CA$1.9 billion in 2013 capital investments
Canadian National (CN) plans to invest approximately CA$1.9 billion (US$1.907 billion) to maintain and upgrade its railway network, grow the business efficiently and continue to improve customer service in 2013.
Connecticut bond commission approves millions for state DOT rail projects
The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $170 million for Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) projects including $59 million for a rail bridge replacement and freight rail projects.
Union Pacific to perform $13.2 million in work for Oregon infrastructure
Union Pacific is investing approximately $13.2 million in the rail line between Troutdale and Dalles, Ore.
Denver RTD ends West Line construction, plans to refinance to accelerate North Metro Rail construction
The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) celebrated the completion of the West Rail Line construction Jan. 23 with lighting the 6th Avenue Bridge, which signifies the start of the countdown to the grand opening of the West Rail Line on April 26.
CSX plans capacity expansion on River Line
CSX is planning a major track capacity expansion on its River Line between northern New Jersey and the Albany, N.Y., region.
Koppers, NS sign three-year contract for rail joints
Koppers Inc. and Norfolk Southern have agreed to a three-year contract for bonded rail joint assemblies.
LIRR begins public outreach on Double Track project
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road opened the first of two Double Track Information Centers along the Ronkonkoma Branch so customers and the public at large can learn about the LIRR’s proposal for a second track on existing LIRR property