LIRC promotes Kramer to VP Transportation

Jeremy Kramer has been promoted to Vice President Transportation at Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC). He will be responsible for train operations, dispatching, locomotive maintenance and Clagg Bridge operations.

LIRC, RCPE accept Railway Age awards

The Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) and the Rapid City Pierre & Eastern accepted Railway Age’s annual Short Line & Regional Railroads of the Year Awards at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) CONNECTIONS Convention in Orlando, Fla., on April 9.

New York & Atlantic crew to be honored for saving woman’s life

Three employees of the New York & Atlantic Railway will be honored for helping save the life of a woman in a Brooklyn rail tunnel.

Chicago South Shore earns ASLRRA safety award

Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad’s safety record in 2017 was recognized with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) prestigious President’s Award.

Upgrade for Northern Lines crossings

A Midwest short line operator will see grade crossings upgraded, per plans by a state transportation office.

Fifth straight safety award for NLR

Northern Lines Railway was honored for its outstanding safety record with a 2018 Jake With Distinction Award by the American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association.

VIDEO: New York & Atlantic promotes benefits of rail freight service

One short line railroad operating in the world’s biggest city is showing how rail can be a good transportation option, and a good neighbor.

New sales chief for New York & Atlantic

New York & Atlantic Railway is promoting Charles Samul to director of sales and marketing, effective Sept 1.

CSS, Indiana commuter operator in double-track project agreement

An agreement on a project to improve commuter rail service on an historic route between Indiana and Chicago will have a follow-on economic benefit for a short line freight carrier, too.

LIRC sets stage for ‘prime mover’ Guardsman

A recent ceremony involving the Louisville & Indiana Railroad and an online U.S. military base shipper gives new meaning to the term “troop train”.

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