A new 4,280-foot-long bridge, spanning New York City Transit’s Coney Island Yard, is being built to carry power lines and communication cables for the yard as part of efforts to prepare the facility for extreme weather. The bridge will replace underground lines, offering better protection from flooding and easier maintenance. Ralph Spielman About a third […]
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, has signed an agreement to acquire Vossloh North America’s (ETR: VOS) Cleveland Track Material (CTM) business. The proposed acquisition aligns with Progress Rail’s goal of profitable growth. With facilities located in Cleveland, Ohio; Reading, Pa.; and Memphis, Tenn., CTM has served as a supplier of special trackwork […]
PETALUMA, Calif. — Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has resumed operations on a limited basis, and will be offering free service through Nov. 6. The system had been shut down for two days as a result of power outages. Trains will operate to all stops between the Santa Rosa downtown station and downtown San Rafael. Because […]
A Florida East Coast Railway transfer from PortMiami has moved past trespassers on the right-of-way, and waits for a Virgin/Brightline train to depart MiamiCentral station on May 3, 2019. Virgin Trains USA is prepared to build a station at the port after Miami-Dade commissioners approved a deal this week. Bob Johnston Virgin Trains USA says […]
MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway faces a strike from members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference in mid-November following the end of a legally mandated conciliation period, the union president said Monday. The strike could come as early as Nov. 19, said Lyndon Isaak. The union represents 3,000 CN conductors, crew, and yard personnel; 99.2% […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators, who in July had hit the pause button on the proposed acquisition of Genesee & Wyoming, today allowed the deal to proceed. Brookfield Asset Management and its Singapore-based investment partner expect the $8.4-billion acquisition of G&W to close later this year or early next year. The Surface Transportation Board on […]
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — As it integrates American Railcar Industries into its overall operations, railcar manufacturer and leasing company Greenbrier reports record revenues amid cautions regarding the effects of trade barriers and Precision Scheduled Railroading. In its financial report last week, Greenbrier had record revenues of $914 million for its fiscal fourth quarter and $3 […]
The traditional fall peak in intermodal traffic, which typically hits full stride in October, has not materialized this year. And on Class I earnings calls this month, not one executive said their railroad expected the usual seasonal surge in intermodal volume. “Normally, October is the busiest month for intermodal. And last week was lower than […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marty Stuart will be the special guest for the 77th running of the CSX Santa Train, set to run from Shelby, Ky., to Kingsport, Tenn., on Nov. 23. The country musician, winner of multiple Grammy awards, told the Tennessean he’s been looking forward to the event for more than a year. “It […]
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a request for proposals for its Transformation Plan, the next step in reorganizing the agency. The request seeks a company or companies to support implementation of the plan, which will consolidate administration in areas such as finance, information technology, labor relations, customer communications, and safety. In […]
Passengers board a new Caledonian Sleeper train at London Euston station on Oct. 16, 2019. Keith Fender The inside of one of the new Club rooms on the Caledonian Sleeper. Keith Fender The Caledonian Sleeper features new diner-lounge cars where passengers can order meals and drinks. Keith Fender LONDON — New equipment built by […]
WASHINGTON — Steve Predmore has become the latest executive with an aviation background to join Amtrak, joining the passenger railroad as executive vice president and chief safety officer. Predmore will join Amtrak on Nov. 4, reporting to Stephen Gardner, senior executive vice president and chief operating and commercial officer. Predmore has most recently been vice […]
