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Collenette, Gunn urged to apply for VIA board posts
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCanada’s federal government has begun a search for a new chairperson for VIA Rail Canada. Two Ontario-based passenger rail advocacy groups—All Aboard St....
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MSU railway program welcomes new Executive Director
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorMichigan State University announced November 30 that its Railway Management Certificate Program (RMCP) has updated its offerings with the appointment of a new...
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Passenger trains return to Mar del Plata
Written by: Keith Barrow, Associate Editor, International Railway JournalThe restoration of passenger services between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata reached a milestone last week, when the first test...
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STB issues final regulations for “FAST Act” provisions
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorThe Surface Transportation Board (STB) on November 29 issued a final rule implementing passenger rail-related dispute resolution provisions of Title XI of the...
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STB adopts final performance metrics rule
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Surface Transportation Board is adopting a final rule, U.S. Rail Service Issues—Performance Data Reporting, Docket EP 724 (Sub-No. 4), that will...
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2017 Fast Trackers nominations
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorRailway Age presents its second annual Fast Trackers contest, in which we will profile ten individuals under the age of 40 who have made an impact in their...
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CTA to invest $75 million in Red Line extension
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorChicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced that the CTA Board has approved an amendment to its FY2016-FY2020 Capital Improvement Plan to include $75 million in...
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AAR: Weekly traffic registers a small gain
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorThe Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Nov. 30 that for the week ending November 26, 2016, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 452,759 carloads and...
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CSX 4Q update: "Macroeconomic headwinds are moderating"
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorCSX Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank Lonegro updated investors and analysts Nov. 30 at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual...
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Embedded challenges
Written by: Anthony Fazio, P.E., and Jonathan Schneider, P.E., SEPTAIt was once a common practice for freight or passenger rail service to traverse paved or cobblestone streets. Yet today, there are...
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U.S. House passes RESPONSE Act
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorThe House of Representatives approved Nov. 29 the RESPONSE Act of 2016 (S. 546), a bill "to enhance emergency responder training for incidents involving...
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Wabtec updates 4Q guidance, provides 2017 projections
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorWabtec on Dec. 1 released 4Q 2016 guidance and preliminary guidance for 2017: For 2016: • Revenues are expected to be about $2.95 billion, down about 10% from...
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Shuster returns as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and...
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorU.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) statement on Dec. 2 on his selection by the House Republican Conference to continue serving as Chairman of the Committee on...
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VIA Rail: 3Q ridership up 5.5%
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorVIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announced 3Q ridership increases: VIA Rail says from July to September 2016, ridership was up 5.5% vs. the same period last year. It...
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Rio Grande Pacific promotes Pacetti
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefShort line operator Rio Grande Pacific Corp. (RGPC) has promoted Anthony Pacetti to Director of Customer Service, Ft. Worth, Tex. Pacetti’s new...
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Road & Rail wins American Honda award
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorRoad & Rail Services, Inc. announced it was recently awarded the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 2016 Plant Processor of the Year Performance Excellence Award....
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For Harsco, business is a grind (that's a good thing)
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefHarsco Rail, Harsco Corp.’s railway track maintenance division, has landed new sales of its rail grinding machines throughout North America for service...
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Owen appointed BIC Secretary General
Written by: Ben Vient, Managing EditorThe Bureau International des Containers (BIC) announced that Douglas Owen has been appointed Secretary General. Owen joined the BIC as Deputy Secretary General in...
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Bolivia opens concrete tie plant
Written by: David Briginshaw, Editor-in-Chief, International Railway JournalProduction of pre-stressed concrete ties has started at a new plant built in Bolivia by Bolivian Cement Company (Soboce) and...
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FRA Safety Advisory: More cameras, operational testing, radio communications...
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Federal Railroad Administration on Dec. 3 issued Safety Advisory 2016-03 “to stress to passenger and commuter railroads the importance of taking...
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