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Joy, trepidation, fear at CP—all at the same time

The worst kept secret in the railroad industry for more than a month has been the identity of the new chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway. For the record, E. Hunter Harrison was named president and chief executive of CP on Friday, June 29.

Wabtec lands Denver component contract

Wabtec Corp. Friday said it has signed contracts worth about $25 million to provide components, including on-board Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment, for 50 new transit cars being built by Hyundai-Rotem for Denver’s Regional Transit District (RTD).

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MKIV Production Tamper Operator

Premiere railroad construction contractor is looking to add an experienced MKIV Tamper Operator to its expanding employee base.

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Flagging Associate – KCS RAILWAY

RailPros Field Services is accepting applications for Railroad Flagmen to perform EIC/Flagging duties on KCS Railway (specifically in the Houston and Shreveport areas). Ideal candidates will have significant experience with similar work, such as roadmasters, signal managers, track, signal and bridge inspectors, and foremen.

Waterloo council makes “add-on” LRT order

Officials from Ontario’s Waterloo-Kitchener-Cambridge metropolitan area, southwest of Toronto, say they will place an add-on order with Bombardier Transportation for 14 light rail transit (LRT) vehicles to facilitate the region’s plans for LRT.

Alstom, Bombardier tout RATP/STIF order

Bombardier Transportation on Friday said as part of the Alstom-Bombardier consortium, it will supply 210 double-deck commuter train cars for line A of the RER, the Greater Paris regional rail network. Separately, Alstom on Friday identified the order as “70 additional duplex trainsets, known as MI09s.”

Hunter Harrison named CP President, CEO

Canadian Pacific Friday officially made its long-anticipated move of appointing E. Hunter Harrison president and chief executive officer, completing a significant revision of CP leadership through its revamped board of directors.

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Account Manager North America – SKF USA Inc.

You may know SKF as the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the leading players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training.

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Applications Engineer – SKF USA Inc.

You may know SKF as the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the leading players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training.

North American carload freight volume rallies

Freight carload volume gained ground in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. during the week ending June 23, 2012, measured against the comparable week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported Thursday.

Case against coal heats up—again

A ruling by the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has cast new doubt on the future of coal as a source of electricity it for Americans—and a major revenue provider for American railroads.

Greenbrier reports record quarterly revenue

Greenbrier reported Thursday that revenue for its third fiscal quarter reached a record $507.8 million, up 11% from $458.2 million in the second quarter and up 60% from $317.3 million in the prior year’s third quarter.

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Jim Schultz joins Patriot Rail as EVP

Patriot Rail President and CEO John Fenton has announced the appointment of James T. Schultz, former vice president & chief safety officer at CSX, as executive vice president & chief administrative officer.

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Bombardier Sustainability Awards go to GE, SKF

Bombardier Transportation has presented its Transportation Sustainability Awards to SKF Group and General Electric Co., “recognizing accomplishments in the field of sustainable development and emphasizing the strong strategic importance of a responsible supply chain as part of the company’s objective to foster Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).”

Grant aids Port of Corpus Christi rail project

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (POCCA) has received a $10 million federal grant toward its Nueces River Rail Yard Expansion project. The grant comes from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program of the United States Department of Transportation.