Canadian Pacific to reopen B.C. rail corridor Tuesday; important work ahead to rebalance supply chain
Canadian Pacific announced that it would reopen its railway between Kamloops, B.C. and Vancouver by mid-day Tuesday, Nov. 23.
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FTA doles out low rating for Hudson River tunnel project, continues to rule out funding
The $13 billion Hudson River tunnel project, aimed at building a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, is again facing funding problems after federal authorities announced a rating that
CSX annual report yields new details on capital spending
CSX has filed its annual report with securities regulators, and the document contains some items of interest to railroad contractors and vendors.
Port of Memphis gets $1.7 million grant for new track
The Port of Memphis will receive a $1.7 million grant to add track at the public terminal on President’s Island. The funds will pay for 4,900 feet of new track and four
New Norfolk Southern appointee Farrell to aid PSR implementation
Norfolk Southern made a key executive appointment as it took another step in its previously-announced plan to implement Precision Scheduled Railroading.
Glacier Rail Park opens in Kalispell
State and local officials gathered in Kalispell, Mont., on Oct. 8 to celebrate the grand opening of the Glacier Rail Park.
POLB approved $870M for Pier B facility
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an $870 million budget to build the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility. Demand for on-dock rail in the harbor is expected to
America’s Central Port awarded EDA grant for rail spur
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.27 million grant to America’s Central Port in Granite City, Ill., which will fund improvements to the port’s rail infrastructure.
Groundbreaking held for City of Rochelle Railroad extension
The city of Rochelle, Ill., broke ground on a 3.5-mile extension to its rail system on Aug. 10. The project, the city says, has been 12 years in the making.
Final phase of POLB’s Middle Harbor project scheduled for on time, on budget completion
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) says it is on track to complete the final phase of the Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment Project, which includes completion of the port’s on-dock rail yard.
Watco adds to senior management team
Watco Companies, LLC, has appointed four new members to its senior management team.
Rail’s role in trade, border security on display during tour with Rep. Hurd
Union Pacific’s Clarks Park Yard provided a fitting setting to highlight the importance of border security and international trade to the rail industry during a July 5 tour for Rep. Will Hurd
Carolina Connector back on table with NCDOT agreement
The planned intermodal terminal known as the Carolina Connector (CCX) looks to be moving forward following an agreement reached between the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and CSX.
Montana to see $2.1 million investment from Union Pacific
Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest $2.1 million to strengthen Montana’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.
Union Pacific to invest $6 million in Minnesota network as part of 2018 capex program
Union Pacific (UP) has announced it will invest $6 million to enhance Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure this year.
Union Pacific to invest $9.7 million in Wisconsin network
Union Pacific (UP) will invest $9.7 million in Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.
Union Pacific to invest $25 million in Missouri network
Union Pacific (UP) will give Missouri’s transportation infrastructure a $25 million boost in 2018.
Union Pacific targets $24 million Colorado investment
Union Pacific (UP) will invest $24.2 million into its Colorado network as part of the railroad’s 2018 capital program.
Union Pacific outlines $22.3 million Idaho investment plan for 2018
Union Pacific will invest $22.3 million into its Idaho network as part of the state’s capital program for the year.
KCS’s Ottensmeyer to STB: ‘Most of the network operating normally’
Kansas City Southern Railway Co. on March 30 responded to the Surface Transportation Board’s March 16 blanket letter requesting information on Class 1 railroad 2018 service outlooks.