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Wabtec receives $26 million order for Saudi Arabia Railway
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorWabtec Corporation has received an order valued at about $26 million to provide components, including electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) braking...
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GE’s new axle tester offers improved inspection quality, performance
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorGE Measurement & Control on Nov. 17, 2015 introduced the Compact Hollow Axle Tester (CHAT), combining hollow-axle inspection mechanics and ultrasonic...
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Road & Rail Services nominated for Honda’s Premier Partner award
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorRoad & Rail Services, Inc., a Louisville, Ky.-based provider of rail related service solutions in North America, was recently nominated for American...
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WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff selects Unger as Colorado, Wyoming area manager
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorWSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization, has appointed Michael Unger as area manager for Colorado and...
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Hakim returning to her MTA roots
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNew Jersey Transit Executive Director Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim will be returning to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority after only 18...
View ArticleCP pursuing NS. Game on!
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIt’s official: Canadian Pacific on Nov. 17, 2015 sent an offer letter to Norfolk Southern proposing a merger (an acquisition, really) “that would create...
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CP + NS fully in play
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe day after confirming that it had made an offer to Norfolk Southern—and NS’s tepid response—Canadian Pacific on Nov. 18, 2015 disclosed the contents...
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LRIW seeks nominations for board of directors
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) announced Nov. 17, 2015 that it is seeking candidates to serve on the organization’s board of directors. The...
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AAR: Rail traffic stays on the decline
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorFor the week ending Nov. 14, 2015, total U.S. rail traffic was 543,681 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.7% compared with the same week in 2014, the...
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Soussan replaces Wilder at Siemens Mobility
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefSiemens Mobility Division executive Sabrina Soussan has been named CEO of the division’s High Speed and Commuter Rail and Locomotive business units,...
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Despite some slip and slide, Keolis improves the ride
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter rail system contractor Keolis Commuter Services posted a non-adjusted weekday on-time...
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Cubic extends contract to operate, maintain Brisbane go card system
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a business unit of Cubic Corporation announced Nov. 19, 2015 that it has signed a three-year contract extension with...
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Guelph Subdivision upgraded to CTC
Written by: Steve Host, for Railway AgeVIA Rail on Nov. 14, 2015, commissioned CTC (centralized traffic control) on its entire North Mainline (Guelph Subdivision) between Georgetown and London,...
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Leader no longer leads New York’s subways
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefJoe Leader, a 29-year veteran of MTA New York City Transit, resigned his post as Senior Vice President Subways on Nov. 18, 2015. Vice President and Chief...
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Metalex, Unity partner up
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorMetalex, a Jason Company, announced on Nov. 20, 2015 a new, authorized distribution partner in Unity Railway Supply to distribute Morton Rail Products—the...
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OLI Board of Directors elects new 2016 officials
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) Board of Directors announced on Nov. 20, 2015 that it has elected members and officers for the two-year term that begins...
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CSX’s Santa Train completes its 73rd run
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCSX’s Santa Train completed its 73rd run on Nov. 21, 2015 in Kingsport, Tenn., after having made its inaugural run in 1943 as a good will gesture to...
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R&N to own, operate track in Humboldt Industrial Park
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorReading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (R&N) announced on Nov. 24, 2015 that it will take over ownership of the rail infrastructure at the...
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Sound Transit moves ahead on Tacoma Link Expansion, new CEO
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Seattle-Tacoma region’s Sound Transit has selected the route, stations and expanded operation and maintenance facility for its Tacoma Link Expansion...
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Cubic launches Ventra mobile app for CTA, Metra and Pace
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a business unit of Cubic Corp., on Nov. 19, 2015 released the Ventra Mobile App for Chicago Transit Authority rapid...
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