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Greenbrier debuts "Tank Car of the Future"
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorMembers of the rail industry, the media, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gathered at the GBW Railcar Services (a joint venture of The...
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CN posts a strong first quarter
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefTaking full advantage of strong demand for its services and benefitting from a milder winter than last year’s deep freeze, CN posted strong first-quarter...
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FRA, PHMSA pile on the paperwork
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on April 17, 2015 issued what they describe...
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Asplund to lead Red River Valley & Western
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefRed River Valley & Western Railroad (RRVW) has named Nate Asplund to succeed Andy Thompson as President and CEO, effective May 1, 2015. Asplund most...
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Ice, Squires among NARS headliners
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefTwo Class I railroad presidents, BNSF’s Carl Ice and Norfolk Southern’s James Squires, will keynote the May 27 and May 28 sessions, respectively, of the...
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CP reports record operating ratio, earnings
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefBuilding upon the momentum established when E. Hunter Harrison, Railway Age’s2015 Railroader of the Year, was appointed CEO, Canadian Pacific Railway...
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KCS reports flat first quarter
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorA 1% decrease in overall revenue combined with a 1% increase in carload volume compared to the prior-year period produced relatively flat first-quarter 2015...
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Ontario Province to fund entire Hurontario LRT
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCanada’s Ontario Province will be covering the entire cost of a 14.2-mile, $1.6 billion light rail line connecting the Port Credit (Mississauga) and...
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Another PTC extension bill enters the fray
Written by: Mischa Wanek-Libman, Engineering EditorSenators Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have introduced their version of a Positive Train Control (PTC) extension bill that...
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Wabtec reports record first-quarter earnings
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorAn 18% increase in sales combined with a 19% increase in earnings per diluted share compared to a year ago produced a record first-quarter 2015 for...
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Maestri and Martínez assume new responsibilities at NS; Wimbush retires
Written by: William Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAs part of Norfolk Southern’s ongoing program of executive development and in support of its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and expand its...
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Volume decline affects UP earnings; capex plan reduced
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorCore pricing gains helped Union Pacific achieve 9% earnings per share growth in the first quarter of 2015, but EPS would have been stronger had a sharp drop...
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Intermodal traffic at record high
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorAccording to figures reported by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) for the week ending April 18, 2015, this is the second highest week on record...
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SANDAG releases 35-year regional plan
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe San Diego Association of Governments’ (SANDAG) Board of Directors released the draft version of San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan, which provides the...
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Shippers sound off at NEARS meeting
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefShippers are upbeat on the economy, feel rail pricing is definitely going higher, and vehemently oppose any Class I consolidation, according to responses...
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UP achieves record first-quarter employee safety rate
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorWith a reportable injury rate of 0.85, Union Pacific employees achieved record first-quarter safety performance, demonstrating ongoing progress toward the...
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ASLRRA creates two new positions
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorTo help build its reputation on a broader stage and deliver significant value to its member organizations and the customers they serve via new education and...
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The T approves several TEX Rail-related contracts
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorThe Fort Worth Transportation Authority’s (The T) Board of Directors approved on April 27, 2015 several contracts related to TEX Rail, a regional/commuter...
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UP grade crossing safety rate improves 27%
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefUnion Pacific’s grade crossing safety rate, which measures the total number of Federal Railroad Administration-reportable grade crossing accidents per...
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Weak coal market impacts NS first-quarter financials
Written by: Carolina Worrell, Managing EditorA 16% dip in coal revenue was the main factor contributing to a 16% drop in net income and a 17% drop in diluted earnings per share for Norfolk Southern...
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