Tri-Rail Facing Possibility of Fare Increase
PALM BEACH, Fla. –– The continuing story of transit agencies running low on funding has a new chapter in South Florida.
Sustainability as a Business Imperative, with Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin – RAIL GROUP ON AIR PODCAST
Despite headlines signaling a sustainability pullback, the reality is more nuanced: Many companies are quietly doubling down, investing more strategically than ever before. Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin has been closely watching
CSX, BNSF, Norfolk Southern Issue Winter Weather Service Advisories
ATLANTA –– With a massive winter storm that is expected to bring rain, sleet, snow, and ice to much of the nation over the next few days, CSX, BNSF, and Norfolk Southern have issued severe weather service advisories.
Metra Operating Reduced Schedules Today, Friday, Jan. 23, Due to Severe Cold
CHICAGO –– Metra announded this week that reduced schedules will be in place today (Fri., Jan. 23) in preparation for sever cold.
Portland & Western Train Derails in Oregon, Damages Trestle
TOLEDO, Ore. – A Portland & Western Railroad train derailed January 21 in Toledo, Oregon.
NCDOT’s Rail Division Invests $16.3MM
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced a $16.3 million investment into its rail infrastructure.
Polycorp Acquires Iron Horse Engineering Co.
NEW YORK CITY – Polycorp, a manufacturer of engineered elastomer solutions, announced it has acquired Iron Horse Engineering Company.
PennDOT Invests $53MM in 30 Rail Improvement Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a $53 million investment toward 30 rail projects.
Michael Mangione Appointed HNTB’s Leader of the New York Office
NEW YORK – HNTB has named Michael Mangione, senior vice president, as the firm’s New York office leader. Mangione brings more than 30 years of transportation industry experience and a proven track record of leadership to the role.
Amtrak’s B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Progresses
BALTIMORE – Amtrak recaps progress made on its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.
NARSTCO Names Kristin Ward as General Manager, Announces Promotions
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – NARSTCO has named Kristin Ward as General Manager, promoted Craig Smethie to Vice President of Operations, and promoted Zachary Matheny to Customer Service Manager.
STB Rejects UP-NS Merger Application as ‘Incomplete‘ – Railway Age Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Surface Transportation Board has rejected the first version of the UP+NS merger application.
CTDOT Office of Engineering Developing Plans for Bridge Replacements
STRATFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering is developing plans to replace the Devon Rail Bridge.
CSX Removes Forest Hill Rail Diamond (Updated 1/21)
CHICAGO – CSX has removed the Forest Hill rail diamond in Chicago.
Kansas Governor Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Program Projects
TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly this week announced that the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program will provide $11.2 million for ten rail service improvement projects across Kansas.
Port of Pend Oreille awarded $1M for Rail Rehabilitation Project
PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. – The Port of Pend Oreille has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board’s Rural Ports Program. This funding will support the POVA Rail Phase 1 Rehabilitation Project.
RTA Releases Semi-Annual Project Management Oversight Report
CHICAGO – The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) released a semi-annual project management oversight report for more than 100 capital projects.
Portal North Bridge Cutover Coming Soon
NEW YORK –– Changes will be coming to train schedules on New Jersey Transit (NJT) during the second half of February and the first half of March, as the agency and Amtrak
Wright to Lead INRD
INDIANAPOLIS –– The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) Board has elevated Derrick Wright to President and CEO, effective Jan. 16. He has served since November 2022 as Vice President, Operations and Mechanical for the 500-mile railroad,
Union Pacific Now Offering Enhanced GPS Tracking for Intermodal Customers
OMAHA –– Rail shippers have had a mixed bag of success in tracking their shipments while en route, and Union Pacific has introduced new technology to enable domestic intermodal customers to follow shipments more closely.