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STB seeks input on rail revenue adequacy
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Surface Transportation Board announced Wednesday, April 2, 2014 that it is seeking written comments from the public in advance of a future public hearing "to explore...
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Miller Ingenuity acquires Larry McGee Co.
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefWinona, Minn.-based Miller Ingenuity (formerly Miller Felpax), a supplier of gear case seals, locomotive truck parts kits, and heavy-duty wear parts, has...
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CSX 2013 Chemical Safety Excellence Awards
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCSX on April 2, 2014 announced the winners of its 20th annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award, “representing dozens of customers recognized by CSX for...
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Detroit transit services contract to PB
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) has awarded a contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff for on-call services for transit infrastructure...
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Amtrak recruiting focusing on veterans
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThousands of military veterans are returning to civilian life, and Amtrak is actively recruiting them “to bring their leadership, strong work ethic, and...
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U.S. freight traffic up again in week and in March
Written by: Douglas John BowenFor the fifth time in six weeks, U.S. freight rail traffic gained ground against the comparable week in 2013 and, not surprisingly, that contributed to increased traffic...
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Freight cars: Growth, renewal continue
Written by: David D. Humphrey, Ph.D., Senior Analyst, Railinc Corp.Understanding the dynamic North American revenue-earning rail equipment fleet is important to logistics system stakeholders including...
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Rail Equipment Finance 2014 roundup
Written by: David Nahass, Railroad Financial Corp.For those of you unable to join the more than 400 attendees at Rail Equipment Finance 2014, “Financial Edge” is here to help. Generally, one could not...
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Rolling contact fatigue root causes
Written by: Harry Tournay, TTCI Senior ScientistUse of self-steering trucks can result in a significant reduction of high impact wheel removals, compared to traditional, non-steering three-piece units....
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Short Line of the Year: Coos Bay Rail Link
Written by: Douglas John Bowen, Managing EditorAn Oregon right-of-way, moribund for four years, gets the resources and support it needs from its stakeholders to serve an eager and rapidly growing...
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Room for more freight in San Diego?
Written by: Bruce Kelly, Contributing EditorSan Diego’s potential is huge, provided the region’s short lines and port can secure critical state and local funding. From a railroad standpoint, the...
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Regional Railroad of the Year: Arkansas & Missouri
Written by: Douglas John Bowen, Managing EditorSporting equipment and infrastructure quality worthy of a much bigger railroad, Arkansas & Missouri is seeking namesake-based customers of all kinds...
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NSC’s new crude oil “slick”
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNational Steel Car, which has been building freight cars in Hamilton, Ont., for 102 years, has entered the railroad tank car market with a 31,800-gallon...
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DART delivers
Written by: Douglas John Bowen, Managing EditorThirty years in existence, 18 of those with light rail transit, Dallas Area Rapid Transit has established itself as a stellar U.S. rail transit operator....
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Valley Metro taps solar power for LRT base
Written by: Douglas John BowenValley Metro will install a solar plant at its light rail transit operations and maintenance facility in Phoenix, Ariz, awarding a $2.8 million contract to Natural Power...
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Beverly Hills rail lawsuit dismissed
Written by: Douglas John BowenLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) may proceed with construction of the Westside Subway Extension, routing the LA Purple Line subway...
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GE nixes possible Ansaldo STS purchase
Written by: Douglas John BowenFairfield, Conn.-based General Electric Co. said Friday, April 4, 2014 it sees no route for purchasing Ansaldo STS from parent Finmeccanica S.p.A. Said GE Europe President...
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Report: D.C. Silver Line eyes July 4 debut
Written by: Douglas John BowenWashington, D.C.-based radio station WTOP FM says the Silver Line could open for revenue service this July 4, according to sources contacted by the radio station. The...
View ArticleCozzi named Railhead VP Sales & Marketing
Written by: Douglas John BowenAlsip, Ill.-based Railhead Corp. said Monday, April 7, 2014 Fred Cozzi has been hired as Vice President Sales & Marketing. Cozzi's "focus will be on continuing strong...
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Northeast Corridor is an economic engine: Report
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefA new report, “The Northeast Corridor and the American Economy,” produced by the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission...
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