Michigan line improvements result in improved Amtrak travel
Amtrak says rail infrastructure improvements along its Chicago – Detroit/Pontiac line have been made to enable safe, faster travel along the Michigan passenger and freight corridor.
KCS reduces planned 2018 capital program around four percent
Kansas City Southern estimates its 2018 capital program will be between $530 million and $550 million; down approximately four percent from 2017.
North American freight rail associations pen joint letter in support of NAFTA
The freight rail associations representing Mexico, the United States and Canada, sent a joint letter to negotiators ahead of the sixth formal round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) discussions being held in Montreal, Quebec, Jan. 23-28.
CHSRA expands executive team
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has announced the appointment of Joseph Hedges as its new chief operating officer and Pamela Mizukami as chief deputy director.
Branham promoted to executive team at Harsco Rail
Harsco Rail has announced the promotion of Allen Branham to vice president of its North America Sales and Global Contracting Services division.
R. J. Corman makes sale of RWT to RailPros
R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC, announced Jan. 19 that it has completed the sale of Roadway Worker Training (RWT) to RailPros.
Darr outlines ASLRRA priorities
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) President Linda Bauer Darr outlined three critical priorities for members Jan. 18 in any considered infrastructure funding package at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “America’s Infrastructure Summit: Time to Modernize.”
NRC honors 2017 award recipients
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) honored the recipients of its 2017 awards at the 2018 NRC Conference in Los Angeles last week.
CP’s planned 2018 capital program sees bump over 2017
Canadian Pacific Railway will target a capital program between CA$1.35 billion (US$1.08 billion) and CA$1.5 billion (US$1.2 billion) in 2018.
CSX’s $1.6B 2018 capital plan reflects 20% decrease over 2017
CSX plans a 2018 capital program of $1.6 billion as it continues to strive toward greater capital efficiencies as part of its implementation of precision scheduled railroading.
Infrastructure bill; preventing re-regulation top REMSA 2018 advocacy priorities
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) announced on Jan. 18 the three main areas of focus for its advocacy priorities in the New Year.
Update on Amtrak safety culture, PTC plan requested by Reps. DeFazio and Capuano
Two U.S. Representatives who serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure have requested an update on Amtrak’s safety culture and implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
TriMet names Kelsey as only GM finalist
TriMet’s Board of Directors has named current TriMet Chief Operating Officer (COO) Doug Kelsey as the single finalist in the search for a new general manager.
Valley Metro sees delivery of rail for extension
Valley Metro accepted delivery of rail for its Gilbert Road light-rail extension in Mesa, Ariz.
CHSRA names Kelly CEO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (CHSRA) Board of Directors named Brian P. Kelly as its new chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, 2018.
POLB releases FEIR for on-dock rail facility
The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been released for the Port of Long Beach’s (POLB) proposed redeveloped of a rail yard to transition more cargo to rail.
Cap Metro taps APTA’s Clarke for CEO role
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Cap Metro) Board of Directors in Austin, Texas, has named Randy Clarke as the agency’s next president and CEO.
Last rail being laid for LIRR double track
January will see the final five miles of rail installed as part of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Double Track project.
CMQ promotes two in operating department
The Central Maine & Québec Railway (CMQ) has announced two appointments in the New Year.
Asplund new head of Florida East Coast Rwy.
Florida East Coast Railway, the regional carrier operating 350 miles of main line from Miami to Jacksonville, has a new president and chief executive officer.