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RBN Energy: CBR economics aren’t what they used to be
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe crude by rail (CBR) boom that less than two years ago preoccupied the industry and generated intense regulatory scrutiny is, for all intents and...
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NS: $4.2 billion invested along rail lines in 2015
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorNorfolk Southern assisted 93 industries in locating or expanding their businesses along its rail lines in 2015, the railroad reported on Feb. 4, 2016. The...
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RTR Technologies names new VP of Sales
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorAs RTR Technologies’ new Vice President of Sales, Kevin Clyne is the go-to expert for mass transit and freight rail industries, as they get more aggressive...
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MARTA selects WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff for tunnel ventilation upgrade
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) on Feb. 3, 2016 awarded a design-build contract to Archer Western Construction with WSP | Parsons...
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Bombardier awarded $36.8 million contract to overhaul MARC III cars
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorIn an effort to improve safety, increase reliability and provide passengers with a more comfortable ride, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s...
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UP trims capital spending, launches grade crossing evaluation program
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorUnion Pacific on Feb. 5, 2016 announced a 2016 capital plan of approximately $3.75 billion, about $550 million lower than 2015. The plan includes $375...
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Light rail to return to New York City?
Written by: Kevin Smith, Features Editor, International Railway JournalLight Rail could make a return to New York City under plans announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio on Feb. 4, 2016. The city is...
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CSX, Front Row Motorsports re-team for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFor a fourth consecutive season, CSX and Front Row Motorsports will join forces to promote public safety around railroad tracks with the No. 34 “Play It...
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Former SFMTA and VTA CEO to lead Caltrain Modernization Program
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorAt the Caltrain Board meeting on Feb. 4, 2016, Executive Director Jim Hartnett announced that Michael Burns, who retired as the Chief Executive Officer for...
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Fast trackers
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorRailway Age’s inaugural Fast Trackers—10 Rising Stars Under 40, are ten individuals under the age of 40 who have made an impact in their respective fields...
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Congressman Goodlatte tours PRS locomotive and rail car services facility
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorOn Feb. 5, 2016, U.S. Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-06) joined National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) member—Progress Rail...
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Rail renewal roundup
Written by: Mischa Wanek-Libman, Engineering EditorMaking the rail renewal process safer and simpler is a top priority among equipment manufacturers and contractors. Railroads spend billions each year...
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Rep. Peterson’s office tours PortaCo’s Moorhead facility
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorOn Feb. 8, 2016, Congressman Collin Peterson’s (D-MN-7) Chief of Staff, Allison Myhre, and Economic Development Officer, Toni Merdan, joined representatives...
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Duos Technologies lands railcar imaging system contract
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefA U.S. Class I railroad has awarded Duos Technologies Group, Inc. a contract for a Vehicle Undercarriage Examiner (vue™) imaging system. The name of the...
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Amtrak to STB: Intermediate stops count
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIn comments filed with the Surface Transportation Board’s Ex Parte 726, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on On-Time Performance under Section 213 of the...
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Ackman to NS shareholders: I have a way to make you talk with me
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIn what some industry observers believe may be a final attempt—short of a proxy battle—by hedge fund head Bill Ackman at a hostile takeover of Norfolk...
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Jason Seidl: G&W positioning itself well for 2016
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorDespite a strong U.S. dollar, lower commodity prices and fewer coal shipments, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. on Feb. 10, 2016 reported a 2015 fourth-quarter...
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CN targeting C$2.9 billion in 2016 capital investments
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCN announced on Feb. 10, 2016 the details of its 2016 plan to invest approximately C$2.9 billion in rail infrastructure and equipment “to raise network...
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Intermodal up, carloads down in latest week
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorFor the week ending Feb. 6, 2016, North American freight rail traffic experienced a 10% gain in intermodal, and a corresponding drop in carloads, the...
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FTA sets FY2017 funding priorities
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Federal Transit Administration on Feb. 10, 2016 highlighted $3.5 billion recommended in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 federal budget to advance...
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