In response to a new law, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has held the first of what is set to be an annual policy session covering diversity among railroad suppliers. Discussions focus on ...
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After moving nearly 376,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs) containers this August alone, and with more on the way, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved a $92 million project to double th...
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently released its 2018 State Rail Plan, which highlights the state’s goals over the next 20 years to improve safety, help reduce greenhouse...
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Two rail industry associations nominated this week Thomas Jayne, a BNSF Railway attorney, for a position on the federal Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to serve as industry representative when Steven ...
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Building on a 200 unit order made in 2017, CN announced this week that it would purchase 60 more locomotives from GE transportation, supplementing its fleet. “With strong demand across our busine...
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently awarded $345 million in competitive preparedness grant programs for fiscal year 2018, which will help governments, nonprofit agencies and the pr...
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Looking to cut down on truck mileage on highways and better support local logistics, Georgia has opened a new inland terminal in its northwest territory, known as the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP). ...
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently released a self-reported status update for the second quarter of the year on railroads’ progress toward implementing positive train control (PTC) s...
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Norfolk Southern Corp. recently announced it is developing and deploying 3D, simulation-based training apps that will allow the company to create a safer, more effective employee-training program. ...
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BNSF Railway debuted this week a 195-acre logistics center in Moore, Oklahoma, designed to accommodate manifest and unit train customers as well as house a storage site. The location of the site gi...
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Industries that rely on short line transportation services provided $56.2 billion in value added to the U.S. economy in 2016, according to an economic impact report released recently by the American S...
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A train station closed in Westerly, Rhode Island two years ago, has reopened as a mixed space, combining a waiting area for passengers with a new arts venue. The change is the result of cooperation...
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) introduced last week a universal reduced fare card, specially designed for senior and disabled public transit riders. The pilot program is a joint p...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently published on its website an updated 12-Year Transportation program, which now foresees $63.9 billion will be available over the next 12...
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An analysis by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) found that progress is being made on installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology, leading to the potential of a safer e...
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U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA) recently received the Railroad Achievement Award from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and GoRail. The award honors members of Congress who have shown leade...
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A recently released American Public Transportation Association (APTA) report revealed Americans took 2.4 billion trips on public transportation in the first quarter of 2018. Officials also acknowle...
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In an effort to improve service and meet travelers’ needs on their Midwest Network, Amtrak has worked through the summer to introduce several changes in time for back-to-school and the fall travel s...
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Global logistics company XPO Logistics has opened its first Canadian hub for last mile distribution, noting the 50,000 square-feet, Toronto-based facility would be staffed by 70 employees to serve cus...
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A bipartisan group of senators recently urged Amtrak to uphold a public-private partnership continuing operation of the Southwest Chief passenger train and long-distance passenger service. Official...
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