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Metro-North finds ‘slick’ solution for smoother rides

(Source: Connecticut Post, April 11, 2017) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It’s a case where old-fashion lubrication meets modern science. A sharp curve in the railroad tracks in Bridgeport -- near the Ballpark at Harbor Yard -- was causing excessive wear on Metro-North train...

NCDOT obtains grant to reduce locomotive emissions

(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 10, 2017) The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has awarded a $39,000 grant to the N.C. Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) Rail Division to continue work on minimizing air pollution from its locomotive...

A glimpse at high-speed rail in Orange County

(Source: Voice of OC, April 10, 2017) LOS ANGELES — Orange County has gotten its first glimpse of a controversial new, 30-mile railroad train planned between Los Angeles and Anaheim Full story: Voice of OC

CP to report 1Q 2017 results on April 19

(Source: Canadian Pacific press release, March 31, 2017) CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific will release its first-quarter financial and operating results at 4:01 p.m. eastern time (2:01 p.m. mountain time) on April 19, 2017. CP will discuss its results with the...

Report: Siemens, Bombardier in talks to combine train operations

(Source: Bloomberg, April 11, 2017) NEW YORK — Siemens AG and Bombardier Inc. are in talks to combine their train operations potentially valued at more than 10 billion euros ($10.6 billion), according to people familiar with the matter. Full story: Bloomberg

Metra launches 2017 construction program

(Source: Railway Track & Structures, April 10, 2017) NEW YORK — Chicago's Metra and its railroad partners announced plans to begin $216 million worth of infrastructure investments in 2017. Full story: Railway Track & Structures

MBTA may pay millions to refurbish older locomotives

(Source: www.wcvb.com, April 11, 2017) BOSTON — There is a new plan to ease frustrations of thousands of Massachusetts commuters who rely on the commuter rail. The MBTA is looking to overhaul a dozen older locomotives to deal with persistent equipment shortages on the...

Adding flexibility to the scheduled railroad

(Source: Railway Age article by Dr. Edwin R. “Chip” Kraft, April 5, 2017) NEW YORK — With a dynamic car scheduling system, railroads can improve train capacity utilization while improving service at the same time. Full story: Railway Age

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