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Amtrak goes to Bermuda (for insurance)
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAmtrak has obtained $275 million of insurance protection from PennUnion Re Ltd., an independent special-purpose insurer based in Bermuda. PennUnion has...
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Special rates available for Railway Age Passenger Trains on Freight Railroads...
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefRailway Age’s 22nd Annual Passenger Trains on Freight Railroads Conference is coming up soon, on Oct. 28 and 29, in Washington D.C. at the Grand Hyatt...
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U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross tours RCCSJ’s Port of Paulsboro project
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorOn Oct. 15, 2015, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) joined National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) member—the Railroad...
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For KCS, “meaningful sequential improvement”
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorAn operating ratio of 65.2% combined with diluted earnings per share of $1.20 resulted in a slightly improved third-quarter 2015 for Kansas City Southern...
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GO Transit gets a facelift
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefUp until now, GO Transit’s Bombardier Transportation BiLevel cab cars have been identical in appearance to their companion trailer coaches, giving the...
View ArticleSTB: Speak to improve the silence
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorImagine sharing with two equally qualified colleagues the decision-making authority affecting long-term railroad service quality, profitability and...
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Wasatch Railroad Contractors celebrates grand opening of Shoshoni facility
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorOn Oct. 15, 2015, Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) member Wasatch Railcar Repair Contractors (WRRC) hosted a grand opening...
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CP reports record third-quarter revenue and OR
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCanadian Pacific Railway (CP) on Oct. 20, 2015 posted its highest-ever revenue for the third quarter, with a 16% growth in adjusted earnings per share to...
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AllTranstek restructures executive team
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAllTranstek LLC, North America’s largest commercial rail transport management and consulting firm, has undergone several organizational changes. Jeffery...
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Railway Age seeks entries for first-ever Fast Trackers contest
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorRailway Age on Oct. 20, 2015 has launched its first-ever Fast Trackers contest, in which ten individuals under the age of 40 who have made an impact in...
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PTC: “It ain’t over till it’s over”
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee has released H.R. 3763, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015,...
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NS: No PTC extension? No PIH trains. No passenger trains
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNorfolk Southern on Oct. 20, 2015 said, effective Dec. 1, 2015, it will no longer accept shipments of Poisonous-Inhalation-Hazard (PIH) commodities, and...
View ArticleRailroads: Leave PTC with the STB
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefMajor railroads on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the...
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Senator McConnell Field Representative tours TRAM Construction’s Kentucky...
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorOn Oct. 20, 2015, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Field Representative Shane Noem joined National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association...
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Metrolinx, CH2M turn to Turner & Townsend
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefMetrolinx, the agency that oversees most public transportation in Ontario’s GTA (Greater Toronto Area), and environmental and engineering consultant CH2M...
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GREX elevates Grissom
Written by: Jennifer Nunez, Assistant Editor, Railway Track & StructuresGeorgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) on Oct. 21, 2015 promoted Greg Grissom to Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice...
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Chicago Union Station redevelopment moves forward
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAs part of ongoing work to improve Chicago Union Station, Amtrak, Metra and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) have launched several initiatives...
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McManus joins Greenbrier in executive role
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Greenbrier Companies on Oct. 22, 2015 appointed veteran rail equipment finance executive Victoria McManus Executive Vice President and Chief...
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AAR reports flat weekly rail traffic
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorFor the week ending Oct. 17, 2015, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 554,696 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.6% compared with the same week in 2014,...
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Wabtec posts solid third-quarter results
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorWabtec Corp. on Oct. 22, 2015 reported solid third-quarter 2015 results largely due to growth in the company’s Freight Group. Third-quarter sales were $810...
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