The railroad industry is safe and getting safer every day. Short line freight railroads and their employees are woven into the fabric of their communities, so safety is not only the right
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) on April 15 announced that it is seeking to replace the passenger dock and terminal building in Seward, Alaska, with the purchase of a $137 million project proposed by local developer The Seward Company.
At R. J. Corman, we’ve always believed that our people are our most valuable asset. Our founder, Rick Corman, started this company as an equipment operator, and that hands-on experience instilled a
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) declined April 15 to hear Norfolk Southern’s challenge to a 2022 Surface Transportation Board ruling (Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Surface Transportation Board et al., case number 23-577, in
Conversion of freight shipments from truck to rail, combined with recent developments in innovation, can benefit more than just shippers’ bottom line—and the broader public wins, too. The industry has done an
Citing four years of delays, poor workmanship and quality controls and zero deliveries, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) has terminated a $185 million contract with Chinese SOE (state-owned enterprise) CRRC (China Railway
Safety is preeminent among Greenbrier’s core values and extends to every part of our organization. As Greenbrier’s CEO, employee safety is my highest priority. While this seems foundational, it is essential to
Union Pacific has announced the general schedule for a summer tour of Big Boy 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. 4014’s Westward Bound Tour will start June 30 in Cheyenne, Wyo., enroute to Roseville, Calif.,
It may not surprise anyone who knows us, but we try to keep things simple here at Watco. When we set objectives, we work hard to make sure we stay focused on
Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood once argued that “building a safety culture requires constant attention, a commitment to continuous improvement, and strong leadership from the top. It means not just complying with
HDR has promoted New England Transportation Manager Tony Gouveia, P.E., to a dual role as Northeast Transit Leader, adding to his current position. Gouveia will work with teams and clients to support
Ridership for NC By Train—North Carolina-supported Amtrak service—marks a milestone. Also, the New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) Board approves a double-digit fare hike; and communications, electrical and signal workers at Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will begin strike action on April 22 if a collective agreement is not reached.
OmniTRAX, an affiliate of The Broe Group, has promoted Nathan Brown to Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, an expanded role reporting directly to CEO Dean Piacente. Brown will lead
At G&W, our most significant safety achievement is the safety culture we’ve built over the past two decades. For us, that culture isn’t about numbers—though a rigorous rules compliance program and diligent
In the dynamic and challenging world of rail transportation, safe operations are key to attracting and protecting employees, as well as earning the right to serve communities and customers. Anacostia Rail Holdings
Alstom, AtkinsRéalis and Polytechnique Montréal on April 11 reported signing an agreement to develop railway and public transit engineering training that they said would “directly address both mobility and decarbonization issues.”
U.S. District Judge John R. Adams will not allow multiple Norfolk Southern “defenses against the government’s environmental cleanup cost suit” that stems from the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment in East Palestine, Ohio,
MTA Long Island Rail Road sets Rob Free as President, following six-months of service as Acting President. Also, Julie Green joins HNTB as New York Transit and Mobility Group Director.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on April 11 reported that it will solicit proposals for six high-speed trainsets, including two prototypes to support testing and trial running, from the two prequalified, shortlisted manufacturers:
Every day, we work with very large, heavy equipment to move products and materials across 23 states with gateways connecting the continent. One mistake can prevent an employee from returning home or
