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Metrolinx sets Toronto RER options
Written by: Keith Barrow, Associate Editor, International Railway JournalGTA (Greater Toronto Area) region public transportation agency Metrolinx outlined the four options being considered for the core...
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Introducing CPconsolidation.com
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCanadian Pacific on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 launched a new website, CPconsolidation.com, purporting the nenefits of its proposed acquisition of Norfolk...
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Strike, lockout looming at NJ Transit
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNo progress has been made in contract talks between the New Jersey Transit Rail Labor Coalition, which consists of 11 unions representing more than 4,000...
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Metrolink to test trains at full speed on 91/Perris Valley Line
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorIn preparation for Metrolink passenger rail service on the expansion of the 91/Perris Valley Line (91/PVL), this weekend test trains will operate at higher...
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MBTA awards contract for Beverly-Salem bridge repairs
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded a $16.2 million contract to J.F. White Contracting Company for repairs on the railroad...
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The year ahead in Washington
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorWashington is a rat hole worth watching because, as the politically savvy know, lawmakers and regulators can inflict unexpected, unprovoked and...
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Retractable bridge plates a first for Brightline
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefBrightline, the higher-speed intercity passenger rail service to be offered by Florida East Coast subsidiary All Aboard Florida, will be the first North...
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Holy Christie: Tunnels, gridlock; now NJT
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorFormer late-night talk show host David Letterman often said, “I wouldn’t give those troubles to a monkey on a rock.” Tag, you’re it, New Jersey Gov....
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Guest Editorial: It’s time for Carload Version 2.0
Written by: Lawrence J. GrossAs the rail industry suffers through the 2015-2016 winter of its discontent, it is becoming clearer with each passing week that as an industry we are entering uncharted...
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CP will seek STB declaratory order
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCanadian Pacific on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 announced it will seek a declaratory order from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) “confirming the...
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Drew Lewis, 1931 – 2016
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFormer U.S. Transportation Secretary and Union Pacific Chairman and CEO Andrew Lindsay “Drew” Lewis, Jr. died Feb. 10 in Prescott, Ariz. He was 84. Lewis...
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Chicago South Shore & South Bend names new President
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorTodd Bjornstad, formerly the General Manager of the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad (RCP&E), has been named President of the Chicago South...
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FRA to DOTs: Verify traffic signal/railroad crossing integration
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Feb. 17, 2016 called on state departments of transportation to verify that railroad crossing warning systems...
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Intermodal up for second consecutive week
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorFor the week ending Feb. 13, 2016, North American freight rail traffic experienced a 10% gain in intermodal for the second week in a row, the Association of...
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Wabtec: Strong 2015, promising 2016
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorWabtec Corporation on Feb. 18, 2016 reported record results for fourth-quarter 2015, as higher sales in the company’s Freight Group more than offset lower...
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Lonegro: CSX prepared for challenging year
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCSX Chief Financial Officer Frank Lonegro on Feb. 17, 2016 highlighted the company’s track record of success during the energy market transition and updated...
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Wicker establishes rail service restoration task force
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorU.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Feb. 16, 2016 announced that a new group has been established to study the return of passenger rail service between...
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FRA awards crossing safety grants
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded nearly $10 million in grants for nine projects in eight states to upgrade and increase the safety of...
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Mooney tours ATS West Virginia facility
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorOn Feb. 17, 2016, U.S. Congressman Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) joined National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) member Appalachian Timber...
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DC Streetcar to begin passenger service
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorAfter more than a decade of planning, construction and testing, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and District Department of Transportation (DDOT)...
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