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N.C. short line to launch locomotive repair works
Written by: Douglas John BowenStar, N.C.-based Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Company (ACWR) has formed a new subsidiary, ACWR Shops, LLC, that repairs and retrofits locomotives, as well as...
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Northshore Mining taps RailComm for CTC
Written by: Douglas John BowenFairport, N.Y.-based RailComm says it has provided a state-of-the-art Domain Operations Controller (DOC®) train control system for Northshore Mining in Silver Bay, Minn....
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RSI announces scholarship recipients
Written by: Douglas John BowenRailway Supply Institute President Tom Simpson announced that the RSI Scholarship Committee has selected 10 students to receive $3,000 scholarships for the 2013/2014...
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PATH focuses on new Harrison (N.J.) station
Written by: Douglas John BowenPort Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) officials highlighted the agency's commitment to a new PATH station in Harrison, N.J., on Aug. 16, emphasizing the station's growing...
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CTA OKs car overhaul contracts
Written by: Douglas John BowenChicago Transit Authority's Board of Directors has approved two contracts purchasing replacement and upgrade parts for CTA's 2100-series rail car fleet, totaling about...
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Private equity firm acquires Nordco, Inc.
Written by: Douglas John BowenNordco Inc. said late Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, that it has been acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, a New York-based private equity firm focused on global...
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ABB traction power for Texas streetcars
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion Division, its power and automation technology group, has won a contract from Brookville Equipment Corp. to supply...
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Crude by rail: The outlook is good
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief“Narrowing oil price differentials are impacting carloadings in the near term, but should not deter shippers from making long-term investments in...
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Metro-North: Normal Hudson Line service Monday
Written by: Douglas John BowenMetro-North Railroad says it expects all damaged track near Spuyten Duyvil (the Bronx) on its Hudson Line to be fully repaired by Monday, July 29, 2013, following a CSX...
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David Ragan, CSX set to Play It Safe at Indianapolis
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCSX and Sprint Cup Series driver David Ragan will take to the famed Brickyard to remind fans to “Play It Safe” around railroad tracks. CSX is the primary...
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Frank J. Richter, 1916-2013
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFranz (Frank) J. Richter, an icon in railway industry journalism and publisher of two industry trade publications, died July 25 in his adopted country of...
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UP: A return to steam with Big Boy 4014
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefOne of the largest and perhaps most famous steam locomotives ever built—Union Pacific’s articulated 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” No. 4014—will be restored to...
View ArticleWhatever can they be thinking?
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorBlame it on phases of the moon, a drop on the head as a baby, or a genetic disorder—but, whatever the cause, there seemingly is an increase in...
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Bombardier sponsors Millennial Trains Project
Written by: Douglas John BowenBombardier Transportation announced Monday, July 29, 2013, its sponsorship of The Millennial Trains Project (MTP). Founded in 2012, MTP leads crowdfunded transcontinental...
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Oklahoma, FRA study Tulsa-Oklahoma City rail
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Oklahoma Department of Transportation, along with the Federal Railroad Administration, has launched the Tulsa-Oklahoma City Passenger Rail Corridor Investment Plan to...
View ArticleRailroad Software offers cloud-based package
Written by: Douglas John BowenRailyard Management Software, LLC on Monday, July 29, 2013 announced its new cloud-based Railyard Operations & Inspection Management Software Solution, developed to...
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Freight car market headed for new growth in 2014
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefEconomic Planning Associates, in its quarterly freight car building forecast released Monday, July 29, expects this year’s numbers, which are lagging...
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Changing of the guard at Interfleet Technology
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefInterfleet Technology Inc. North America President Larry Kelterborn will be stepping down from his current position effective Aug. 1 2013, assuming a...
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Maine weighs options for MM&A traffic
Written by: Douglas John BowenAs speculation rises over the future of the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway (MM&A) following the July 6, 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, officials in...
View ArticleWi-Tronix sets second annual user conference
Written by: Douglas John BowenBolingbrook, Ill.-based Wi-Tronix, LLC announced Tuesday, July 30, 2013 its Second Annual User Conference will commence on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Pheasant Run Resort,...
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