Metrolink announces three executive appointments
Yesterday, Metrolink Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins announced three chief-level appointments to the agency’s leadership team.
Another week of rail carload and intermodal traffic declines
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 3, 2019, as well as volumes for July 2019.
Port of Long Beach project will streamline rail operations
The Port of Long Beach, one of the greenest ports in the world, has selected HDR to perform the final design as it moves ahead with its $870 million effort to streamline
BNSF releases Q2 2019 financial results
BNSF has announced Q2 2019 financial results — Total revenues were $5.89 billion, compared to Q2 2018 revenues of $5.88 billion, essentially flat; Operating expenses dropped to $3.89 billion from $4 billion
Amtrak matches Oregon DOT grant application
In support of an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant application, Amtrak announced a matching $750,000 contribution to reduce delays in the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor. ODOT’s grant application, if successful, will
Theresa Impastato named Metro’s new safety chief
Metro recently announced that Theresa M. Impastato, a 20-year veteran of rail safety and operations, is the transit agency’s new EVP/Chief Safety Officer. Impastato will begin August 12.
Herzog announces death of Stanley Herzog
Stanley M. Herzog, President of William E. Herzog Enterprises, died August 2nd, 2019, at the age of 70 in Missouri surrounded by friends and family.
GAO PTC report – update
RT&S reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that the Government Accounting Office (GAO) released a statement saying that while the railroads are making good progress on the installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) on
Value of material of Indiana track set for removal may have been grossly overestimated
The value of salvaging the Nickel Plate railroad tracks in Hamilton County, Ind., may have been grossly overestimated, according to four bidders who “competed” for the job.
Bells and Whistles — Episode 3
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On appeal, BNSF flagger did not protect welder at rail yard
A court of appeals has ruled against BNSF in a case involving a welder who had to have his foot amputated after it was run over by an excavator.
Canadian National releases 2019-2020 grain plan
Canadian National Railway announced that it has published its 2019-2020 Grain Plan and that it has established a CN Agricultural Advisory Council.
Canadian Pacific carrying more grain than ever before
Canadian Pacific moved more Canadian grain and grain products during the 2018-2019 crop year than any year in its history. The final tally for the crop year stands at 26.8 million metric
See drone video of third train derailment in Iowa over the last 18 months
Crews in northwest Iowa are beginning to clear a derailment that happened the evening of July 31. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Canadian Pacific joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Canadian Pacific has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). In joining the alliance, CP is supporting BiTA’s mission of producing blockchain standards that allow for interoperability between participants in the global
GAO reports PTC focus turning to interoperability
The Government Accounting Office released a statement yesterday pointing out that much work remains to be done for the railroad industry to achieve interoperability among individual PTC systems. The statement says “Full
Indiana track set to be removed and sold for scrap
Save the Nickel Plate led an effort to try and save a railroad line in Hamilton County, Ind. In the end, however, the Plate just did not have enough meat on it.
With PTC on 90 percent of required routes, railroad industry gets high marks on progress
The rail industry is coming down the final stretch, even if that stretch is 8,000 route miles long.
Rail traffic continues downward trend
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 27, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 534,498 carloads and intermodal units,
Loram appoints Lynn Kelley to board
Loram Holdings Inc. announced today that Lynn Kelley, Ph.D., is joining its Board of Directors. Kelley has strong experience in operational excellence, supply chain management, quality management, procurement, logistics, and international business,