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In the three months ending March 31, 2024, Trinity’s Rail Products Group delivered 4,695 railcars; received orders for 1,880 railcars, valued at $259.5 million; and had a backlog value of $2.9 billion. (Trinity Photograph)

Trinity: ‘Strong Performance’ in 1Q24

“We are pleased with the progress exhibited in Trinity Industries’ first quarter results,” Jean Savage, President and CEO of the railcar manufacturer and lessor said during a May 1 financial report. “Our results show strong performance in both segments of our business, demonstrating the strength of our platform.”

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Reciprocal Switching: Not Quite Done

The STB has issued its decision in Ex Parte 711 (Sub No. 2). When it issued its proposed rule in October, I wrote that I thought this was an appropriate next step:

ISS Endorses NS Director Slate—Mostly (Updated)

ISS—not the International Space Station weighing in from 1.33 million feet (246 miles) above the earth’s surface in orbit, but that other ISS, proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services—is endorsing seven of

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Crew Size: ‘It Depends’

FROM THE EDITOR, RAILWAY AGE MAY 2024 ISSUE: Multiple-choice question: How many crew members should occupy a locomotive cab? A) Three. B) Two. C) One. D) Zero. E) None of the Above.

Illinois State Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) have introduced the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act that proposes combining RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace into a new Chicagoland entity and providing it with an annual boost of $1.5 billion, according to a WGN9 report on April 29. (CTA Photograph Courtesy of FTA)

Transit Briefs: CTA/Metra/Pace/RTA, VIA Rail, WMATA

Two Illinois state legislators propose merging the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus in Chicago. Also, VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) adds service between Ottawa and Toronto; and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) improves faregate display-screen messaging.

Norfolk Southern will serve Anderson-DuBose Company’s new cold-storage distribution facility in Jacksonville, Fla.-based Westlake Industrial Park (pictured). (NS Image)

Industrial Development Briefs: NS, CPKC

Norfolk Southern (NS) is selling property in Jacksonville, Fla., for the development of a $60 million rail-served food storage and distribution facility. Also, temperature-controlled warehouser and distributor NewCold is investing C$222 million in a new Southern Alberta food storage facility, to be served by Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

From Left to Right: Mario Orso, CEO, SANDAG; John Jerome, Vice President, LJA Rail; Del Walker, Denver Office Leader, HNTB; and Michelle Buonacuore, Construction Services Manager, HNTB. (Images Courtesy of LinkedIn, LJA and HNTB)
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People News: SANDAG, LJA Engineering, HNTB

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) appoints Mario Orso as Chief Executive Officer. Also, LJA Engineering welcomes John Jerome as Vice President of LJA Rail; and HNTB names Del Walker as Denver Office Leader and Michelle Buonacuore joins as a Construction Services Manager.

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USDA, NGFA Weigh In on Proposed CN-IANR Combination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) are recommending several conditions that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) consider if it approves CN’s application to acquire control

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Tenth of a Series: NY Dangles Dollar Carrots

The MTA on April 26 announced that Central Business District Tolling, which the agency calls “the country’s first congestion pricing program,” will begin in Manhattan ‘s designated Congestion Relief Zone early on

Jason Reiling, MxV Rail (Left; Photograph Courtesy of MxV Rail); and Jeff Hall, HNTB (Photograph Courtesy of HNTB).
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People News: MxV Rail, HNTB

MxV Rail (formerly TTCI) appoints Jason Reiling as Senior Assistant Vice President Business Development. Also, Jeff Hall joins infrastructure solutions firm HNTB as Project Controls Director based in Nashville, Tenn.

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Some Questionable NS vs. CSX Analysis

On April 18, Ancora hosted a townhall in New York City for Norfolk Southern stockholders, and during that meeting [potential new NS board member] Gil Lamphere implored the audience to read the