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Re-opening date set for Denver Union Station
Written by: Douglas John BowenDenver's Union Station, newly restored, will officially open July 12, 2014, according to announcement made Thursday, March 20, by Visit Denver, the state capital's...
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House T&I to STB: Look before you leap
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefOn March 25-26, 2014, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) will hold a public hearing on a petition by the National Industrial Transportation League...
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CN proposes binding arbitration with TCRC-CTY
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCN on March 20, 2014 proposed binding arbitration to reach a contract settlement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Conductors, Trainpersons and...
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ASLRRA announces 2013 Safety Award recipients
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has announced the winners of its 2013 Safety Awards. “These awards—Safety Person of the Year,...
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Employment gains over year, previous month
Written by: Douglas John BowenCompiled figures released by the Surface Transportation Board show Class I railroads employed 162,316 people in mid-February, up 0.05% from February 2013, and also up...
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CAF USA to expand New York State plant
Written by: Douglas John BowenDriven by orders for light rail transit (LRT) and streetcar vehicles, CAF USA has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Elmira Heights, N.Y. The...
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Winston-Salem endorses streetcar plan
Written by: Douglas John BowenCharlotte, N.C., has paced the Tar Heel State when it comes to both light rail transit and streetcar development, extending its first (Blue) LRT line while the latter...
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TCRC-CTY accepts CN “one last time” offer
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Conductors, Trainpersons and Yardpersons (TCRC-CTY) has accepted CN’s offer to enter labor negotiations for a...
View ArticleTimken Co., United Wagon in joint venture
Written by: Douglas John BowenCanton, Ohio-based The Timken Co. said Tuesday, March 24, 2014 it has entered into an agreement with Moscow-based United Wagon Co. (UWC) to "establish a joint venture to...
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DART sets D/FW Airport Station opening date
Written by: Douglas John BowenDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) officials have suggested for months that a light rail transit link to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, a high priority, might open...
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MTA NYCT Fulton Center to open in June
Written by: Douglas John BowenOpening ceremonies for MTA New York City Transit's Fulton Center are scheduled for the June 26, 2014, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority noted Monday, March 24....
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InnoTrans offers discounted tickets to North American attendees
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefInnoTrans, the semi-annual global railway industry trade exhibition and the largest event of its type, is offering discounted tickets to North American...
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Skepticism dogs Santa Ana streetcar plan
Written by: Douglas John BowenSeveral members of California's Orange County Transportation Authority, an entity strikingly reluctant to warm up to rail transit in past decades, continue to balk at...
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Michigan loans Detroit M1 project $10 million
Written by: Douglas John BowenMichigan Economic Development Corporation's Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a 10-year loan, with a 2% interest rate, to assist development of Detroit's streetcar...
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DOT-111 phase-out highlights CN hazmat safety initiatives
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCN “continues to take significant steps to strengthen our railway’s Safety Management System, with the goal of improving the safety of transportation of...
View ArticleAREMA/Watford Fellowship application deadline nears
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe AREMA Educational Foundation, in cooperation with the U.S. Committee to the Watford Group of International Railway Designers, has created the...
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CN to Ritz and Raitt: “It’s a sad day for Canada”
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefLegislation tabled on March 26, 2014 by Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt to increase regulations on and...
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“A solution looking for a problem”
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAssociation of American Railroads President and CEO Ed Hamberger, participating in testimony before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, has called the...
View ArticleShipper hypocrisy mocks regulatory history
Written by: Frank N. WilnerA recurring and intractable thread tying together railroad history is that when the choice has been between economic liberty and government intrusion, selecting the latter...
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U.S. freight traffic winning streak continues
Written by: Douglas John BowenU.S. freight rail traffic perpetuated its growth momentum during the week ending March 22, 2014, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday, March 27. U.S....
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