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FreightCar America commences production in Alabama
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFreightCar America, Inc. has commenced production at its new Shoals facility in Cherokee, Ala. The company sub-leased approximately 25% of the...
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View ASLRRA's centennial video
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association is celebrating 100 years this year, and the organization produced a video for its Centennial...
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For GO Transit, a new look
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefGO Transit, the public transportation agency operated by Metrolinx in the greater Toronto area, recently unveiled a new paint scheme for its regional...
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Architect offers new San Antonio streetcar route
Written by: Douglas John BowenSan Antonio residents mulling a streetcar plan for Texas' third-largest metropolitan area have a new route option to ponder, courtesy of a local architect providing input...
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MTA lands insurance protection for storms
Written by: Douglas John BowenNew York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced July 31, 2013 that it has secured $200 million of insurance protection to help "pay for future repairs for...
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Stacy and Witbeck win Detroit M1 contract
Written by: Douglas John BowenAlameda, Calif.-based construction company Stacy and Witbeck Inc. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, was awarded a contract to oversee implementation of Detroit's M1 Rail...
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Oregon marks debut of state-owned Talgo gear
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe first Oregon-owned Talgo passenger train to enter intercity passenger service made its official debut in Eugene, Ore., last week at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended...
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Amtrak ACS-64 testing under way
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAmtrak’s new ACS-64 (Cities Sprinter) electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility are now in a comprehensive and rigorous testing program in preparation...
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New appointments at MCBR
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefBoston’s Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) has appointed John Hogan as the company’s Chief Transportation Officer, and William (Bill)...
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David Ragan and CSX: Safe race at Indy. Perhaps TOO safe?
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNASCAR Sprint Cup driver David Ragan and the CSX Ford Fusion brought the railroad’s “Play It Safe” safety message to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on...
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Trinity Industries 2Q beats Street
Written by: Douglas John BowenTrinity Industries, Inc. late Wednesday, July 31, 2013, posted second-quarter earnings of $84 million, or $1.06 per share, surpassing second-quarter 2012 income of $67.8...
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Genesee & Wyoming 2Q earnings shine
Written by: Douglas John BowenGenesee & Wyoming, Inc. early Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, reported earnings of $65.1 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013, up from $36.4...
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Bombardier Transportation aids parent’s 2Q
Written by: Douglas John BowenBombardier Inc. reported Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, that adjusted net income for the company's second quarter was US$158 million, or nine U.S. cents per share, in line with...
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KinkiSharyo plans LA County facility, HQ
Written by: Douglas John BowenKinkiSharyo International will construct an equipment factory in Palmdale, Calif., and move its current U.S. headquarters, to Los Angeles County as part of a deal...
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U.S. freight traffic up in latest week
Written by: Douglas John BowenU.S. freight traffic sectors did better than Canadian and Mexican counterparts during the week ending July 27, 2013, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday,...
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NJT’s Frank Bookstaver: From steam to state-of-the-art
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIn his 65-year railroading career, New Jersey Transit’s Frank Bookstaver has seen and worked through more changes in the industry than most railroaders...
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NJT’s Frank Bookstaver: From steam to state-of-the-art
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIn his 65-year railroading career, New Jersey Transit’s Frank Bookstaver has seen and worked through more changes in the industry than most railroaders...
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Intermodal leads U.S. weekly traffic gain
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Association of American Railroads, for the week ending Aug. 10, 2013 reported intermodal volume of 257,969 units, up 6.1% compared with the same week...
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More upgrades to 30th Street Station under way
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAmtrak will continue work this summer and fall on several upgrades at its historic Philadelphia 30th Street Station on the Northeast Corridor “to improve...
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Corridor Capital LLC and GDF Suez Gas NA join AAR
Written by: William VantuonoCorridor Capital LLC and GDF SUEZ Gas NA have joined the Association of American Railroads as Gold Associate Members. Corridor Capital LLC describes itself as “a passenger...
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