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Norfolk Southern unveils first publicly funded, emissions-friendly locomotives
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNorfolk Southern has released for road testing the first of 25 GP33ECO emissions-friendly switching locomotives funded by the federal Congestion...
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For Greenbrier, a strong first quarter
Written by: william C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Greenbrier Companies, Inc., got off to a strong start in the first quarter of its fiscal year, Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2014. Net earnings for the quarter...
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CSX launches industrial development website
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCSX has launched a new online portal to help its customers more easily access the resources they need to locate or expand facilities on CSX’s rail...
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Knorr-Bremse to acquire Selectron Systems AG
Written by: William VantuonoBraking systems supplier Knorr-Bremse has signed an agreement to acquire Selectron Systems AG of Lyss, Switzerland, a supplier of train control technology. Through this...
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Report: Private sector eyes LA streetcar
Written by: Douglas John BowenAmidst ongoing construction updates of light rail transit, Metrolink upgrades, and long-range preparation for high speed rail, the plentiful rail news streaming out of the...
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Providence pursues streetcar development
Written by: Douglas John BowenA new City Council began governing Rhode Island's capital city, Providence, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, with a pledge from the new City Council President vowing to continue...
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CP Holiday Train generates $1.1 million and 300,000 pounds of food
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCanadian Pacific’s 2014 Holiday Train program saw more than C$1.1 million raised and 300,000 pounds of food donated to North American food banks and food...
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NS facilitates $5.7 billion in 2014 industrial investment
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefNorfolk Southern assisted 94 industries in locating or expanding their businesses along its rail lines in 2014. The 72 new and 22 expanded industries...
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Video Interview: 2015 Railroader of the Year
Written by: William Vantuono Canadian Pacific Chief Executive Officer Hunter Harrison, Railway Age’s 2015 Railroader of the Year, speaks candidly with Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono in a...
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AAR: Mixed U.S. results as calendar 2015 begins
Written by: Douglas John BowenIn a pattern uncommon during most of 2014, U.S. freight carload traffic gained ground as 2015 began while U.S. intermodal volume slipped, the Association of American...
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Video highlights: Railroader of the Year Hunter Harrison
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCanadian Pacific Chief Executive Officer Hunter Harrison, Railway Age’s 2015 Railroader of the Year, speaks candidly with Editor-in-Chief William C....
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Appalachian Railcar Services makes buy
Written by: Douglas John BowenEleanor, W. Va.-based Appalachian Railcar Services (ARS) on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, said it has acquired BRC Rail Car Services of Lynchburg Va. BRC will operate under a new...
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LEJAK & Associates buys Alpha Products
Written by: Douglas John BowenBedford Park, Ill.-based Alpha Products, Inc., a metal fabrication and stamping company, says it has completed its sale to a new ownership group led by John Marks of LEJAK...
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Rail bottleneck relief sought for Connell, Wash.
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefWashington State legislators and city administrators hope to obtain federal funding to reconfigure and improve a 100-year-old railroad interchange at...
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Sarah Feinberg picked to head FRA
Written by: Douglas John BowenSarah Feinberg, chief of staff for Secretary of Transportation Andrew Foxx, has been chosen to become Acting Federal Railroad Administrator, according to a Reuters report...
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Written by: Frank N. WilnerAs the White House considers candidates for Senate confirmation as the next Federal Railroad Administrator, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says he will name his...
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BNSF pauses on tank car purchase
Written by: Douglas John BowenBNSF Railway is taking a second look at an earlier plan to purchase up to 5,000 tank cars for hauling oil products, following feedback from some of its customers,...
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Passenger trains: Between Barack and a hard place
Written by: Frank N. Wilner, Contributing EditorOnly a damned fool would beg Congress for passenger rail funding, trapping in amber the status quo. With tax-and-spend hostile Republicans in control of...
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Plans for NJT Elizabeth station upgrade touted
Written by: Douglas John BowenWith a public relations flourish, but no money yet identified to commit to the deed, New Jersey Transit on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 announced "preliminary design plans" for...
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Reading & Northern Posts record volumes for 2014
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefRegional railroad Reading & Northern set new records for carload volume and revenue in 2014. In 2014, the R&N handled 24,365 carloads, which...
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