Tank cars placarded for alcohol bring up the rear of a Canadian Pacific train passing the Elmwood Park, Ill., Metra station. While many flammable materials may be moved by tank car, liquefied natural gas is not currently among them; a Department of Transportation proposal would change that. The tank cars shown are not the type […]
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority debuts its pilot program offering commuter service to Foxborough, Mass., today as part of its fall revision of commuter train schedules. The Foxborough trains, serving a community which had previously only seen trains for New England Patriots football games and other special events at Gillette Stadium, are being […]
NEW YORK — The head of New York City’s subway and bus system resigned from his position earlier this month but has since rescinded that decision, according to media reports. New York City Transit President Andy Byford handed in his resignation because he did not want to oversee possible cuts in service, and because of […]
CASSELMAN, Ontario — The Village of Casselman, a community of about 3,500 some 34 miles southeast of Ottawa, is in talks with VIA Rail Canada to increase rail service to and from the Canadian capital during the morning and evening rush hours. The CBC reports that Casselman Mayor Daniel Lafleur would like to see a […]
WASHINGTON — Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions will launch digital training for employees of railroads in the U.S. for the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association members. Tech Mahindra will provide positive train control digital training customized for short line railroads. PTC is a […]
A Union Pacific merchandise train climbs the Tehachapi grade in California in September 2019. Bill Stephens OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s shift to an operating plan based on Precision Scheduled Railroading ultimately will enable the railroad to capture more traffic thanks to a combination of lower costs, better service, and a more robust merchandise network, […]
Wabtec is building a new 12-cylinder diesel engine at this plant in Grove City, Pa. Dan Zukowski PITTSBURGH — Eight months after the merger of Wabtec and GE Transportation, executives attending the recent opening of the company’s new headquarters in Pittsburgh, many of whom are former General Electric employees, told Trains News Wire that the […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Southern’s revenue, profits, and earnings grew to record levels in the third quarter despite flat overall traffic volume, the railroad reported on Friday. Operating income rose 6%, to $282 million, as revenue grew 7%, to $747.7 million. Earnings per share, adjusted for the impact of one-time items, was up […]
Work on the LA Metro Blue Line — to be renamed the A Line — is complete and the line will reopen Nov. 2. LA Metro LOS ANGELES — LA Metro has announced that full service on its oldest light rail line will resume Nov. 2, which will also mark the renaming of the former […]
A Union Pacific North train departs the Central Street station in Evanston, Ill., in December 2018. Metra ticket sales at the station will end Oct. 31. TRAINS: David Lassen EVANSTON, Ill. — Reflecting the continuing transition of passengers to mobile ticketing, Metra and Union Pacific will close the ticket office at the Evanston Central Street […]
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A Reading & Northern locomotive awaits action at the Reading (Pa.) Outer Station in October 2018. The railroad’s new Santa Train schedule includes 10 days of operations from the station, as well as trains at four other sites. Scott A. Hartley PORT CLINTON, Pa. — Reading & Northern has announced new plans for Santa Train […]
