Union Pacific implements new executive management organization
Union Pacific (UP) has made multiple executive management appointments, which the Class 1 announced Aug. 15.
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OmniTRAX names SC2 as its Supplier of the Year
SC2 Services, Inc., a provider of fabrication, industrial finishing and manufacturing support solutions, has been named Supplier of the Year by OmniTRAX, Inc.
CN appoints senior managers focused on efficiency and customer service standards
Canadian National Railway (CN) has made new senior management appointments, which were announced Aug. 15 by CN’s JJ Ruest, president and CEO.
Atiyeh joins HNTB national rail systems team
HNTB Corporation has brought on Walead Atiyeh to serve the firm’s national rail systems team as project manager.
Sen. Peters joins Harsco for tour, policy discussion
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Harsco Rail Aug. 10 for a tour and a discussion of transportation public policy at the company’s Ludington, Mich., facility.
Metro Transit’s architect of rail system, Mark Fuhrmann, retiring
Metro Transit’s director of light rail and commuter rail projects, Mark Fuhrmann, is retiring from his post at the agency on Aug. 14 to begin a new job as associate vice president
Canada and Quebec commit funds for rail bridge
The governments of Canada and Quebec have made a combined CA$36.1 million (US$27.53 million) commitment to building a rail bridge over the Mistassini River in Dolbeau-Mistassini.
PennDOT opens rail freight grant program for applications
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Bureau of Rail Freight, Ports and Waterways has launched the application period for its 2018-2019 Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program
International Rail Partners acquires Grenada Railroad
International Rail Partners LLC (IRP) has acquired Grenada Railroad LLC (Grenada) from Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC (IPH), IRP announced on Aug. 7.
LIRR crossing safety initiative wraps up months ahead of schedule
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has completed its visible railroad crossing safety initiative five months ahead of schedule.