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TCRH acquires Transco’s Ohio railcar repair facility
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorRR Mergers & Acquisitions, specialist in the sale of rail service and supplier companies, announced on March 7, 2016 the sale of Transco Railway...
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CP, City of Vancouver agree to sale of Arbutus Corridor
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCanadian Pacific and the City of Vancouver on March 7, 2016 jointly announced that they have agreed to terms for the sale by CP of the Arbutus Corridor to...
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Eglinton Crosstown under way, underground
Written by: John Thompson, Canadian Contributing EditorTunneling for Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT project is in the home stretch, with completion scheduled for fourth-quarter 2016. Four tunnel...
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Say hello to TEDS
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Federal Railroad Administration Office of Research and Development has funded the development of an analytical model for simulating train operations...
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So where'd you learn how to park?
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe biggest problems facing the startup of Kansas City’s modern streetcar line are illegally parked automobiles and errant drivers, Lynn Horsley reports...
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New legislation aims to advance Nev.-Calif. high-speed rail project
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorU.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-Nev.) and Harry Reid (D-Nev.) as well as Congressman Joe Heck (R-Nev.) on March 3, 2016 introduced legislation to advance...
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NRC to host annual railroad equipment auction
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) will host its 13th Annual Railroad Construction & Maintenance Equipment Auction on...
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REF 2016: “The sky isn’t falling”
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefRailway Age at REF 2016: The freight car finance and leasing market is challenging, given current economic conditions, but is relatively robust, based on...
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Intermodal: Modest gain in first week of March
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorIntermodal experienced a modest gain of nearly 5% for the week ending March 5, 2016, offsetting an 8% drop in carload traffic compared with the same week in...
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RBN Energy: Putting the brakes on Bakken crude
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIncreased pressure on North Dakota crude oil producers is “finally” putting the brakes on Bakken crude production, writes RBN Energy LLC analyst Sandy...
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CSR Sifang lands second major U.S. transit car contract
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIn the largest single purchase of rapid transit cars in Chicago history, the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) on March 9, 2016 awarded a $1.31 billion...
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Rep. Joyce joins MAGNET, REMSA on tour of Iron Horse’s Ohio facility
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorU.S. Rep. David Joyce (R-Ohio) on March 9, 2016 joined representatives from Iron Horse Engineering, the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network...
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BNSF plans $180 million capex for Illinois in 2016
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorBNSF Railway Company (BNSF) on March 9, 2016 announced that its 2016 capital expenditure program in Illinois will be about $180 million. The largest...
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CP to NS: “Promptly engage in good faith discussions”
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCanadian Pacific on March 9, 2016 filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that outlines the shareholder...
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Carlo Patrick to join Herzog Services, Inc.
Written by: Mischa Wanek-Libman, Engineering EditorCarlo Patrick will join Herzog Services, Inc., as Vice President effective March 21, 2016. Patrick has served as Staff Director, Rail and...
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STB revises SAC case procedural schedule
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefRailroad rate complaints that come before the Surface Transportation Board for handling under SAC (Stand-Alone Cost) case handling will be subject to...
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CP+NS: STB declaratory order proceedings under way
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefOn March 10, 2016, the Surface Transportation Board issued a decision, Docket No. FD 36004, “Canadian Pacific Railway Limited—Petition for Expedited...
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Transport Canada scrutinized for safety snafus
Written by: David Thomas, Canadian Contributing EditorThe reputation of Canada’s much-criticized rail regulator is being further pummeled, both by its elected master and by the union representing...
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Hamilton LRT making progress
Written by: John D. Thompson, Canadian Contributing EditorThe City of Hamilton, Ontario is close to signing an agreement with Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency, for the building of the city's...
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KCS promotes Songer to Executive VP, COO
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorKansas City Southern (KCS) announced March 11, 2016 the promotion of Jeffrey M. Songer from Senior Vice President Engineering and Chief Transportation...
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