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Norfolk Southern’s new CIO sees potential in using drones for rail inspections
(Source: CIO.com, October 1, 2015) NEW YORK — The modern CIO must serve as a jack of many trades, marrying technology and business strategy. As Cindy Earhart takes the reins as Norfolk Southern’s new CIO, she brings with her experience working in finance, IT and human...
NMB determines single carrier status for Flight Options, Flexjet
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 1, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) has determined single carrier status for Flight Options, LLC, and Flexjet, LLC, after the Teamsters Union asserted that the two...
KCS to invest $7.5 million in Mississippi rail lines
(Source: Railway Age, October 1, 2015) NEW YORK — Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced Oct. 1, 2015 that its principal U.S. subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), will invest approximately $7.5 million in 2015 on construction and improvement...
SEPTA’s bill for pope’s visit: $1.6 million
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2, 2015) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The bill for the pope's visit has come in for SEPTA, the city's transportation agency. The cost of equipment and materials for the festivities that culminated last weekend with Pope Francis'...
AAR: Total weekly rail traffic down 1.8 percent from 2014 for week ending September 26
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 26, 2015. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 566,700...
NJ Transit agrees to lead environmental review for Hudson tunnel project
(Source: The Record, October 1, 2015) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — NJ Transit has agreed to lead the environmental review necessary to build a new tunnel under the Hudson River, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Thursday. Amtrak will perform preliminary...
Teamsters and coalition of unions ratify agreement with Red Cross
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 1, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After several months of serious negotiations and a month-long balloting process, the Teamsters, as part of a union coalition, have ratified a new contract for members...
Blue Ribbon Panel: How to unclog Chicago
(Source: Railway Age, October 1, 2015) NEW YORK — A Blue Ribbon Panel convened by Amtrak is recommending co-located train dispatchers, improved operating practices, and capital improvement projects to help relieve rail gridlock in and around Chicago and prevent an...
Railroads launch automated train shutdown clock
(Source: The Hill, October 1, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The group that lobbies for freight rail companies in Washington has launched a countdown clock to a "rail shutdown" if Congress does not extend a deadline for automating most of the nation's trains. Full story:...
BNSF threatens shutdown over safety
(Source: DeSmog Blog, October 1, 2015) NEW YORK — And now BNSF is back at it, informing regulators that if a congressionally mandated requirement from 2008 that requires all railroads to implement positive train control (PTC) by the end of 2015 isn’t extended, they...
NJ Transit, Amtrak: We’re ready for Joaquin
(Source: Asbury Park Press, October 1, 2015) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Whether it's a hurricane or tropical storm, transit officials are preparing for the worst when Joaquin barges up the coast early next week. Full story: Asbury Park Press
CP Rail purchases Steelcare, Inc.
(Source: Hamilton Spectator, September 30, 2015) HAMILTON — Hamilton's Steelcare Inc. has been bought by Canadian Pacific Railway. Steelcare, Canada's largest steel transloading distribution hub (transferring steel from rail cars predominantly onto trucks or into...
NS will keep W.Va. rail yard open “for now”
(Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph, September 30, 2015) PINEVILLE, W.Va. — A spokesman for Norfolk Southern said Tuesday that the Elmore rail yard in Wyoming County will remain open "for now." Full story: Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Canada’s railroads test future leaders with CEOs Mongeau, Harrison on the mend
(Source: Bloomberg, September 30, 2015) NEW YORK — Canada’s two largest railroads are giving investors a glimpse of what the future may hold by putting second-in-commands in charge while health issues sideline the chief executive officers. Full story: Bloomberg
Global firms weigh in on high-speed rail development in California
(Source: Fresno Bee, September 30, 2015) FRESNO, Calif. — Almost three dozen firms or teams of companies from around the world have put their names into the hat for potentially participating in the development of California’s high-speed rail program. Full story:...
Teamsters statement on presidential endorsement
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Sept. 29 the Teamsters Union General Executive Board decided to not endorse a presidential candidate at this time. The Teamsters look forward to meeting...
American Chemistry Council says rail service shutdown over PTC could cost economy $30 billion
(Source: McClatchy News Service, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railroads have warned that they will curtail freight and passenger operations on Jan. 1 if Congress does not extend a year-end deadline for them to install a collision-avoidance system called...
Editorial: PTC must wait, but the wait shouldn’t be too long
(Source: Los Angeles Times editorial, October 1, 2015) LOS ANGELES — Rather than risk a shutdown of crucial transportation services, Congress ought to fast-track a solution. Any extension should include milestones, progress reports and scrutiny by railroad regulators...
House introduces legislation to extend PTC deadline to 2018
(Source: Reuters, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. lawmakers, under pressure from the railroad industry, announced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday to extend a year-end deadline for costly new safety technology for at least another three years. Full...
Victim of UP rail yard fatality identified
(Source: Kansas City Star, September 30, 2015) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A railroad employee killed Tuesday in an industrial accident in Kansas City, Kan., was identified Wednesday as 49-year-old Troy Jordan of Shawnee, Kan. Full story: Kansas City Star
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