A 220-mph NEC? A contrarian weighs in
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorIn competitive markets, vision and strategy are tested daily as consumers vote with their wallets, investors choose among opportunities, and competitors...
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FreightCar America gets Saudi order
Written by: Douglas John BowenSaudi Railways Organization (SRO) has awarded FreightCar America a $67 million contract to supply 500 freight cars, including cement, cereal, limestone, and ballast...
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Siemens, Cummins team for Tier 4 passenger locomotives
Written by: Douglas John BowenSiemens Rail Systems and Cummins jointly announced a partnership on Dec. 3, 2013 that they said "will bring one of the most modern and efficient passenger rail,...
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Gotham's robust rail growth
Written by: Douglas John BowenMTA is readying infrastructure additions; continuing to repair, upgrade, and harden existing facilities; and acquiring new rolling stock, all in order to meet increasing...
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2014 TRAFFIC AND SPENDING OUTLOOK: A capital year for suppliers
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief2013 has been a record year for the railroads, “a very robust and challenging year for growth and re-investment,” in the words of BNSF chief executive...
View ArticleDeadline looms for AREMA papers
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) is inviting "all interested parties to submit Papers on subjects of interest to the railway...
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RDC reimbursed for Guatemala action
Written by: Douglas John BowenPittsburgh-based Railroad Development Corp. (RDC) confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, that it had been paid the full $14.6 million awarded in its six-year international...
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UTA readies Sugar House streetcar debut
Written by: Douglas John BowenUtah Transit Authority's Sugar House streetcar is set to begin carrying passengers on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, with initial free ridership in exchange for a nonperishable...
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Precision Placement
Written by: Mischa Wanek-Libman, Engineering EditorToday’s ballast distribution technology ensures that aggregate is perfectly placed. Track maintainers are aware of the role well-placed ballast has on...
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NTSB to ACRE: You’re out!
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 removed the Association of Commuter Rail Employees (ACRE) as a participant in its...
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Spuyten Duyvil: Why? A safety expert weighs in
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefPearl Harbor. Dallas. 9-11. Lac Mégantic. Now we have “Spuyten Duyvil” to add to the collection of names that, before they became linked to tragedy and...
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RSI and REMSA: Big Brazil business for U.S.
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe USA Pavilion at last month's Business on Rails (NT Expo) trade show in São Paulo, Brazil, co-hosted by Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA)...
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NARP: New Amtrak Midwest routes advance
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) says progress is being made on establishing two new Amtrak routes from the railroad's Chicago hub, one serving the...
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October rail employment up over year ago
Written by: Douglas John BowenCompiled figures released this week by the Surface Transportation Board show Class I railroads employed 103,103 people in mid-October, up 0.41% from October 2012, but down...
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Holiday checks U.S. weekly freight traffic
Written by: Douglas John BowenThough U.S. freight carload traffic and intermodal volume gained ground for the month of November, the 2013 Thanksgiving holiday caused a decline in weekly traffic when...
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CTA Blue Line upgrade announced
Written by: Douglas John BowenChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority officials announced details Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, of a four-year, $492 million plan to upgrade the CTA Blue...
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WMATA eyes big system expansion
Written by: Douglas John BowenWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveiled a preliminary map of expanded Metrorail service Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, costing $26 billion, that would...
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RSI committee offers tank car recommendations
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Railway Supply Institute Committee on Tank Cars (RSICTC) is urging the federal Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration...
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Northwest short line serves new grain loop
Written by: Bruce KellyJust in time for the 2013 wheat harvest, a new grain train loop facility opened for business in September at McCoy, Wash. Located on short line Washington & Idaho Railway...
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FRA issues emergency order to Metro-North
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIn the wake of the Dec. 1, 2013 wreck of an MTA Metro-North Railroad train that was apparently caused by an overspeed condition and that resulted in four...
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