Wick’s winter of discontent
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorFor newly minted Amtrak President Charles Wickliffe (Wick) Moorman IV, a winter of discontent is nigh. Amtrak is unlike the polished and profitable...
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Greenbrier-Astra Rail formed in Europe
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and Astra Rail Management GmbH on Oct. 13 announced formation of Greenbrier-Astra Rail, a new company “that will create an...
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AAR to DOT: GAO agrees we don’t need ECP
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Association of American Railroads says the Department of Transportation should withdraw its rule on electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes...
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OmniTRAX, Arrows Up form joint venture
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefOmniTRAX Sand Holdings LLC, an affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., is entering into a joint venture with Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Arrows Up LLC, a provider...
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CSX third quarter: “Strong cost performance”
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCiting “macroeconomic and energy headwinds impacting most markets,” CSX posted third-quarter 2016 net earnings of $455 million, or $0.48 per share, down...
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Jason Seidl: Shippers “slightly negative to neutral” on railroads
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAccording to Cowen and Company’s Third-Quarter 2016 Rail Shipper Survey, shippers “are anticipating the lowest rate of price increases over the next 6-12...
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For carbuilders, a sliver of hope amid continued weakness
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe percentage of shippers planning to order railcars ticked down for the second consecutive quarter, but on a same-shipper basis, the percentage...
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CSX restoration update for the Carolinas
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing Editor.CSX updated its restoration efforts post-Hurricance Matthew. Normal train operations have resumed to Savannah, Ga., Charleston, S.C. and Portsmouth, Va. The main...
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Hunter Harrison: We’ll move that grain—with your cooperation
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCanadian Pacific CEO Hunter Harrison says his railroad is ready to move Western Canada’s delayed grain crop to market, provided there is “supply chain...
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American TieTek LLC, LT Resources showcase advancements with Congressman Gohmert
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorOn October 12, 2016, U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX-1) joined representatives from American TieTek LLC, LT Resources, Inc., and other rail stakeholders to...
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First responders training with NS safety train
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefEmergency responders from 18 cities in 13 states across Norfolk Southern’s railroad network are receiving advanced training in safely handling potential...
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Lyudinovo finalizes Cuban locomotive design
Written by: Erwin Reidinger Representatives from Cuban Union Railways (UFC) and Lyudinovo Locomotive Works (LTZ), Russia, together with other suppliers within the Sinara group have begun to finalize...
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Gateway: Paradise by the Permitting Dashboard lights?
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAmtrak’s Gateway Program to construct two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River to bring the number of tracks connecting New Jersey and New York City...
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NTSB releases preliminary report into Hoboken train accident
Written by: Mischa Wanek-Libman, Engineering EditorThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the preliminary report on the investigation of the New Jersey Transit accident at Hoboken...
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Davage joins Caltrax
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorCaltrax Inc, announced that Don Davage has joined their rail team. Don Davage brings to Caltrax over 35 years of experience in several facets of the railcar...
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BMC acquires transload facility from Di-Corp
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorBadger Mining Corporation (BMC), a family-owned industrial sand supplier based out of Berlin, Wis., announced Oct. 14 a further commitment to the Canadian market...
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NYCT seeks dual-mode locomotives
Written by: David Briginshaw, Editor-in-Chief, International Railway JournalMTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is seeking expressions of interest by Nov. 30 for the supply of dual-mode (diesel/thirdrail)...
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Jim McClellan, June 10, 1939 – Oct. 14, 2016
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFormer Norfolk Southern senior executive James W. “Jim” McClellan, who played a significant role in shaping the structure of the modern North American...
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Strato taps Lullman for key sales post
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefLong-time railway supply executive Alan C. Lullman has joined Strato, Inc. as Vice President of Sales. He brings a broad range of experience including...
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KCS increasing speed in Mississippi
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorKansas City Southern announced October 17 that train speed on 2.5 miles of track between Martin Luther King Street and Highway 90 in Gulfport, Miss. will increase...
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