PHOENIX — A contractors’ group has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop planned light-rail projects from returning to voters for additional approval. The Arizona chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America filed the suit on Wednesday, the Arizona Republic reports, seeking to block an effort by light-rail opponents to require voters to approve or […]
A South Shore train arrives at the South Bend Airport in November 2017. A study will consider options for a more direct rail route to the airport, which could also serve a planned logistics park. TRAINS: David Lassen SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A study of a new rail alignment to South Bend’s airport will include […]
WASHINGTON — With the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., has taken the reins of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, succeeding Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), who served as chairman during the 115th Congress. DeFazio has served as a member of the committee since 1987 and as ranking member since […]
No. 576’s move is set for Jan. 13, but prep work begins Monday. Trains: Jim Wrinn NASHVILLE – No. 576’s slumber is just about over. On Monday, crews from a moving company will get started at Centennial Park, preparing to haul Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis 4-8-4 No. 576 from its home since 1953 to […]
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern will drop intermodal service in more than two dozen lanes in February, March, and April as the railroad looks to simplify its fast-growing intermodal network. “In an effort to improve service on the overall Norfolk Southern intermodal network, we are making targeted changes to our service offerings,” the railroad said […]
TRENTON, N.J. — NJ Transit’s efforts to meet the Dec. 31, 2018, deadline for installation of positive train control equipment has led to an unusual sight: cab-control cars running in front of locomotives on some trains. Those cab cars, which are closed to passengers, have PTC equipment installed, allowing NJ Transit to operate locomotives which […]
The Westbound Sunset Limited pauses at Alpine, Texas, in May 2016. The Sunset will be reduced to twice-weekly operation for a seven-week period beginning Jan. 20. Bob Johnston A full baggage cart greets the westbound Sunset Limited during a stop in El Paso, Texas. Bob Johnston SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Sunset Limited will begin […]
FORT WORTH, Texas — The partial shutdown of the federal government could prevent the TEXRail commuter line from full operation on Saturday, its scheduled opening day. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the rail line from downtown Fort Worth to DFW International Airport needs Federal Railroad Administration certification for a junction near downtown, where the […]
An MBTA Boston-Worcester train departs Yawkey Station in the Kenmore Square area of Boston in May 2018. The MBTA’s $10 weekend fare is returning, a month after being discontinued. Scott A. Hartley BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is bringing back its $10 weekend unlimited-ride commuter rail tickets, discontinued last month, the Boston Herald […]
WASHINGTON — The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association has announced winners of its 2018 Field Employee of the Year and Projects of the Year awards, to be handed out at the upcoming NRC conference at Marco Island, Fla. Joe Sudduth of Herzog Contracting Corp. has been named Field Employee of the Year after most […]
WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board, which was down to just one commissioner as of Jan. 1, now has three commissioners. The Senate on Wednesday night confirmed two new STB commissioners, Patrick Fuchs and Martin Oberman. They join board Chairman Ann Begeman on the railroad regulatory body, which remains idled during the partial government shutdown. […]
The popularity of the CTrail Hartford Line has led to issues with Amtrak not honoring CTrail tickets. An Amtrak spokeswoman says the move is for safety reasons. Scott A. Hartley HARTFORD, Conn. — Amtrak is citing safety as the reason it will not allow some CTrail ticket holders to use its trains on the Hartford […]
