June 30, 2011 | DOT, Headlines, Technology
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, June 29, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that transit providers will be able to compete for a share of $101.4 million in federal funding by proposing innovative...
June 30, 2011 | CSX, Headlines, Technology
Full story: Albany Times-Union ALBANY, N.Y. — CSX, along with various government officials, will introduce a new ultra-low emission GenSet locomotive at Selkirk Yard outside of Albany, N.Y., today at 10 a.m. Full story: Albany Times-Union
June 24, 2011 | DOT, Headlines, Technology
(Source: DOT press release, June 23, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) can now begin spending a $16 million grant that will support safety and scheduling improvements on...
June 16, 2011 | Headlines, Technology
(The following appeared on the Bio Diesel Magazine website on June 14, 2011.) Some railroads are beginning to recognize the benefits associated with employing a renewable fuel in their operations. In fact, Amtrak and BNSF Railway Co. are each participating in...
June 1, 2011 | Headlines, Technology
(The following appeared on The Journal of Commerce website on June 1, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Transportation is working on changes in rail regulations that could save the industry more than $1 billion over the next two decades. Transportation...
May 27, 2011 | DOT, Headlines, Technology
(Bloomberg News circulated the following on May 26, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House announced today that 30 U.S. agencies are seeking to repeal or modify regulations in an effort to reduce reporting requirements and save businesses and individuals billions...
May 23, 2011 | Headlines, Technology
(The following appeared on the Wall Street Journal website on May 23, 2011.) NEW YORK — Once a dying industry, railroads have made a strong comeback and are poised to become busier places in the years ahead. Forecasts for freight growth are substantial, prompting...
May 23, 2011 | Headlines, Technology
(The following appeared on the Wall Street Journal website on May 23, 2011.) NEW YORK — The digital revolution is coming to freight rail. Major railroads are installing digital communications, global positioning receivers, sensors and computerized controls on their...
March 25, 2011 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Technology
(Wabtec issued the following press release on March 24, 2011.) NEW YORK — Wabtec Corporation has signed a $27 million contract with Parsons to provide equipment and services for the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) at Metrolink, a commuter rail agency...
March 17, 2011 | Headlines, Technology
(The following appeared on the Los Angeles Times website on March 17, 2011.) LOS ANGELES — The nation’s leading coalition of local transit agencies wants Congress to delay a key rail safety reform prompted by the deadly Metrolink commuter disaster three years...
