An advisory group is supporting a “full transformation” plan for the MBTA that would include electrification of the currently all-diesel commuter rail system. Scott A. Hartley BOSTON — An advisory group studying six different plans for the future of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has thrown its support behind the most elaborate, and most expensive, […]
Association of American Railroads WASHINGTON — The Association of American Railroads today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Oct. 26. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 513,147 carloads and intermodal units, down 8.8% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending Oct. 26 were 243,321 […]
ATLANTA — Railcar leasing company GATX has sued Georgia Power for at least $5 million, claiming the utility damaged hopper cars. In the breach of contract suit, GATX claims Georgia Power returned 160 leased cars with damage from corrosion, according to documents filed Oct. 24 in the Georgia Northern District of U. S. Federal Court. […]
A Long Island Rail Road train arrives at Jamaica station on Aug. 18, 2019. The LIRR has begun PTC testing with revenue trains on four branch lines. TRAINS: David Lassen NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road has begun operating select trains on four branch lines with positive train control, expanding use of the […]
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 […]
