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Stifling regulation: A few history lessons
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefOver the years I have been led to believe that there are only two places where one can find a complete set of Railway Ageand all its antecedent...
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Railheads Systems wins NREC Australia subcontract
Written by: Douglas John BowenAlsip, Ill.-based Railhead Systems says it has begun shipping locomotive video systems to National Railway Equipment Co.'s (NREC) factory in Paducah, Ky., in keeping with...
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GWI cites weather impact on 1Q earnings
Written by: Douglas John BowenGenesee & Wyoming, Inc. on Thursday, May 1, 2014, cited "severe winter weather" as a primary factor disrupting its first-quarter earnings and revenue. Darien,...
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Amtrak to International Property Developers: You can’t turn those fans off
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefInternational Property Developers North America Inc., the Delaware-based subsidiary of U.K.-based commercial property developer and real estate investor...
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Oak Cliff voices: Don't short streetcar hours
Written by: Douglas John BowenObjecting to initial proposals, residents and businesses of Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood are calling for officials to reconsider suggested streetcar schedules limiting...
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GE Transportation lands Singapore CBTC contract
Written by: Douglas John BowenGE Transportation said Monday, May 5, 2014 it has been selected by Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) to supply fully automated driverless train control and...
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IANA: Trailers pace 1Q intermodal growth
Written by: Douglas John BowenNorth American intermodal growth continued uninterrupted in the first quarter of 2014, but unexpectedly was driven largely by growth in trailer traffic, the Intermodal...
View ArticleRSI Scholarship deadline one month away
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Railway Supply Institute (RSI) said Monday, May 5, 2014 that its RSI scholarship program deadline is May 31. This year, the RSI scholarship committee will award a...
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Northwest congestion spurs intermodal shift
Written by: Bruce KellyHistorically high levels of traffic, plus numerous track and capacity improvement projects that are currently under way, are both putting the squeeze on BNSF's northern corridor,...
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St. Augustine, Fla., mulls streetcar
Written by: Douglas John BowenSt. Augustine, Fla., is considering a narrow-gauge heritage streetcar operation, roughly paralleling U.S. Route 1 and linking several traffic generating sites within the...
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NCTD seeks TIGER grant for new station
Written by: Douglas John BowenCalifornia's North County Transit District (NCTD) said Monday, May 5, 2014 it has applied for a $5 million federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery...
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FCA cites winter weather for 1Q woes
Written by: Douglas John Bowen"Harsh winter weather" made the going tough for FreightCar America, Inc. during the first quarter, resulting in depressed earnings and revenue, FCA CEO Joe McNeely said...
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FTA to aid (West) Sacramento streetcar plan
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Federal Transit Administration is expressing support for streetcar implementation linking West Sacramento, Calif., with Sacremento, according to West Sacramento Mayor...
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Bombardier taps Lilee Systems for MTA PTC
Written by: Douglas John BowenBombardier Transportation has selected Lilee Systems to assist in the design and build of Positive Train Control (PTC) for New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority...
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California short line claims legal victory
Written by: Douglas John BowenSierra Railroad Co., an operator of freight trains and passenger excursions, said it has been awarded "$39.6 million in compensatory and punitive damages in a service...
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Amtrak bustitutes westbound Empire Builder
Written by: Douglas John BowenHonoring a request by BNSF Railway for a temporary service adjustment, Amtrak will alter its westbound Empire Builder schedule through North Dakota through Sept. 30, 2014,...
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CP extends CEO Harrison's contract
Written by: Douglas John BowenCanadian Pacific Railway said Wednesday, May 7, 2014, it had agreed to a contract extension with CEO E. Hunter Harrison, adding a year to his term, which will now run...
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BNSF's best days are just ahead
Written by: Bruce KellyIf recent reports published by Railway Age and others regarding BNSF's clogged network have managed to discourage any shipper or industry-related investor, I have news that might...
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Amtrak moves into St. Paul Union Depot
Written by: Douglas John BowenAmtrak's westbound Empire Builder may be struggling on its way across North Dakota, but it called on a new home in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, stopping for...
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DOT: Report Bakken CBR moves; upgrade gear
Written by: David Thomas, Contributing EditorState and local emergency responders won the right to know about individual movements of Bakken crude oil in a emergency order issued late Wednesday, May 7,...
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