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Experts weigh in on LNG
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefPrograms to evaluate LNG (liquefied natural gas) as a locomotive fuel are expanding throughout the rail industry, led by such stakeholders as GE...
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For Purple Line, rail and trail issues remain
Written by: Douglas John BowenThough Maryland has committed itself to establishing the two-county Purple Line Light Rail Transit system in the northern Washington, D.C. suburbs, exact routing issues...
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Amtrak ACS-64 begins NEC testing
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefOne of three Amtrak ACS-64 (Amtrak Cities Sprinter) electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility, no. 602, has begun testing on the Boston-New...
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Gabrielle Giffords graces Tucson streetcar event
Written by: Douglas John Bowen Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, along with husband Mark Kelly, were surprise attendees attending the dedication of Tucson, Ariz.’s new maintenance and storage...
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Virginia short line displays heritage colors
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad (N&PBL), a switching and terminal railroad that serves customers in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and...
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KCS kicks-off Holiday Express charitable fundraiser
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefKansas City Southern will be running its 13th annual Holiday Express train through 20 communities in six states on 24 dates this Christmas season between...
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Indiana Rail Road sets locomotive shop debut
Written by: Douglas John BowenIndiana Rail Road Co. (INRD) President and CEO Tom Hoback will host ceremonies this Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, as the regional railroad officially opens is new $7.6 million...
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Cold Train expands to keep up with demand
Written by: William VantuonoCold Train has expanded its Washington State-based refrigerated container fleet to more than 400 state-of-the-art Hyundai 53-foot containers while adding new destinations on...
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TIGER V advances CAGTC transport projects
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe U.S. Department of Transportation has announced 52 projects in 37 states that will receive funding from TIGER V, the fifth round of Transportation...
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PB, AECOM: LRT in The Land Down Under
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Government of Western Australia Department of Transport (DoT) has selected a joint venture of Parsons Brinckerhoff and AECOM to form an integrated...
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Texas transit trio sets GoPass mobile app
Written by: Douglas John BowenStarting Sept. 16, 2012, public transit riders in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex can use their smartphones "to buy, store and activate passes for DART, The T and DCTA,"...
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Imagine a multimodal Northeast Corridor
Written by: Frank N. WilnerCreative vision in Washington, D.C., is not quite an oxymoron, but seemingly only extraordinary external events cause it to materialize. Perhaps there was prediction of a...
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St. Louis Loop Trolley in jeopardy
Written by: Douglas John BowenOne of two streetcar projects in St. Louis, bolstered by a pledge of $22 million in federal funds, could still fall through if plans aren't finalized by next month. The...
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Nebraska short line marks 20 years
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Nebraska Central Railroad Co. (NCRC) says it will commemorate "20 years of excellence" through a series of celebratory activities that will be held Sunday, Sept. 15,...
View ArticleAAR adds affiliate, associate members
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Association of American Railroads announced Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, the addition of three companies to its membership roster. Alphabetically, the additions are:...
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Cincinnati streetcar trackwork to start soon
Written by: Douglas John BowenTracks for Cinncinnati's initial streetcar line will begin being laid in mid-October, a month ahead of schedule, beginning on Elm Street near Memorial Hall, city officials...
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San Antonio mulls more streetcar mileage
Written by: Douglas John BowenVIA Metropolitan Transit planners Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 recommended that San Antonio pursue the longest of several streetcar alternatives being considered. Alternative...
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Trainyard Tech touts Class I clients
Written by: Douglas John BowenGibsonia, Pa.-based Trainyard Tech, LLC said Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 the company recently placed the company's CLASSMASTER™ Process Control System into service at CSX Rice...
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Railroad property rights: Routinely ignored
Written by: Douglas John BowenLots of New Jersey PATH riders headed for work early this Sept. 11, 2013, eager or anxious to get to and through PATH's World Trade Center Station and avoid the expected...
View ArticleContinental Rail Corp. eyes freight railcar program
Written by: Douglas John BowenContinental Rail Corp., a short line and regional freight railroad holding company, announced Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 that it has engaged energy and infrastructure...
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