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Metro-North initiates Bronx R-O-W cleanup
Written by: Douglas John BowenMTA Metro-North Railroad said Wednesday, June 12, 2013 it will accelerate track work in the Bronx, encompassing drainage improvements, tie replacements, fencing repairs,...
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KCS de Mexico lands Chrysler Group honors
Written by: Douglas John BowenKansas City Southern said Wednesday, June 12, 2013 it was "pleased to announce that Chrysler Group LLC has honored Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM) with...
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MWAA: WMATA Silver Line to open in 2014
Written by: Douglas John BowenRevenue service for Phase One of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)'s Silver Line won't commence until early 2014, news radio station WTOP said...
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U.S. carloads down, intermodal up, in latest week
Written by: Douglas John BowenBack to recent form: U.S. freight carload traffic for the week ending June 8, 2013, returned to its "mixed" trands, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday,...
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NJT adds (flood-resistant) storage capacity
Written by: Douglas John BowenCriticized for its response last fall to Superstorm Sandy, and the resultant damage to much of its rolling stock, New Jersey Transit has responded by securing storage...
View ArticleAmtrak’s vision must navigate the money trap
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorA mark, a yen, a buck, a pound, money makes the world go round. (Yes, lyrics from the musical, Cabaret.) But money is a scarce commodity, especially for...
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STB grants exemption for California HSR
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Surface Transportation Board granted an exemption for construction of 65 miles of California high speed railroad right-of-way between Merced and Fresno, Calif., on...
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MTA awards "final" Second Ave. Subway contract
Written by: Douglas John BowenNew York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced Thursday, June 13, 2013, that it had awarded a contract for the "station finishes, mechanical, electrical,...
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VIA Rail Canada, union reach tentative accord
Written by: Douglas John BowenVIA Rail Canada announced Friday, June 14, 2013, that it has reached an agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union, which represents some 2,200 service, sales...
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Obituary: Isabel H. Benham, 103
Written by: Luther S. Miller, Senior Consulting EditorIsabel Hamilton Benham, who died May 18, 2013, at the age of 103, was a formidable and influential presence in railroad affairs on Wall Street for...
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FRA committee OKs HSR crashworthiness standards
Written by: Jenifer Nunez, assistant editorThe Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) voted unanimously on implementing new crashworthiness performance...
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San Antonio streetcar route still undecided
Written by: Douglas John BowenSix streetcar route options are on the table in San Antonio, Tex., but the city's famed landmark, The Alamo, appears unlikely to be served by any of them. Though VIA...
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Highlights from CSX's Corporate Sustainability Report
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCSX on Tuesday, June 17 released its 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report detailing the company’s environmental, social, governance, and...
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For NJT, improved parts inventory planning and availability
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNew Jersey Transit has purchased SmartForecasts® from Smart Software, Inc., a provider of demand forecasting, planning, and inventory optimization...
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MARS sets summer conference agenda
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe energy and housing markets will be two areas of focus at the upcoming MARS (Midwest Association of Rail Shippers) Annual Summer Meeting July 8-9 at...
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NTSB to Metro-North: Add track safety measures
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe National Transportation Safety Board is urging Metro-North Railroad to provide more protection to track workers who depend on dispatchers for signal inspection,...
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FRA launches grade crossing iPhone, iPad app
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Federal Railroad Administration has launched Rail Crossing Locator, a free iOS smartphone mobile application for iPhones and iPads that provides easy...
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RSI: Special Railway Interchange 2013 rate for shippers
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Railway Supply Institute is offering a special exhibition registration rate of $150 for rail shippers attending Railway Interchange 2013, Sept....
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CP speeds up Toronto-Calgary intermodal service
Written by: Douglas John BowenCanadian Pacific said Wednesday, June 19 it has launched a faster intermodal rail service between Toronto and Calgary to better serve customers on this route. The new...
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Secaucus Loop idea revived, tied to Gateway Tunnel
Written by: Douglas John BowenEight New York State legislators are urging the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to pursue an elusive "one-seat ride" to New York-Penn Station for Rockland and Orange...
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