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Jan
05

Amtrak makes organizational changes to streamline corporate structure

Amtrak has announced a series of changes to its management and organizational structure intended to enhance the organization’s effectiveness, improve customer service and prepare for a competitive future.

 

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Jan
05

Minnesota DOT proposes new bridge over BNSF grade crossing

1/5/2017    

Rail News: BNSF Railway

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Jan
05

Minnesota DOT proposes new bridge over BNSF grade crossing

1/5/2017    

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Jan
05

Minnesota DOT proposes new bridge over BNSF grade crossing

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is proposing the construction of a multi-span bridge to improve the safety of what is now a BNSF Railway Co. grade crossing on Highway 47 in the city of Anoka.The department's recommendation is included in a feasibility study released Tuesday. The crossing averages about 18,300 vehicles each day with up to 80 train crossings a day for an average of one train every 24 minutes, MnDOT officials said in a press release.In addition to public safety concerns, the crossing contributes to delays and backups for motorists while trains are crossing, they said. The study was the result of MnDOT meetings with local officials, businesses and the public to gather input on ways to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and trains.Two alternatives were evaluated: build the bridge over the railroad or lower the road beneath the railroad alignment.Currently unfunded, the proposed bridge would include two travel lanes with a multi-use rail on the east side. It would be designed to allow for construction of an additional two lanes if Highway 47 is expanded in the future, MnDOT officials said. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 1/5/2017

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Jan
05

USDOT commits $1.6B in grants, loans to second section of LACMTA Westside Purple Line extension

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a commitment of approximately $1.6 billion to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to support the completion of the second phase of its Westside Purple Line Extension.

 

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Jan
05

MTA awards L.K. Comstock Queens Boulevard Line signaling contract

Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) awarded a $223.3-million contract to L.K. Comstock & Company Inc. to upgrade the Queens Boulevard Line signaling system and install communications-based train control (CBTC).

 

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Jan
05

Senate committee slates meeting for Chao's nomination

1/5/2017    

Rail News: People

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Jan
05

Freight railroads post lower traffic volumes for 2016; AAR previews 2017 priorities

1/5/2017    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

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Jan
05

Feds OK $1.6 billion for L.A. Metro's Purple Line Extension

1/5/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Jan
05

Amtrak unveils corporate restructuring plan

1/5/2017    

Rail News: Amtrak

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Jan
04

Vossloh completes acquisition of Rocla Concrete Tie

Vossloh Group has completed its acquisition of Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc., from Altus Capital Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm.

 

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Jan
04

Rail supplier news from Rocla, Jacobs Engineering, rMetrix, Stantec, Caterpillar and NRC (Jan. 4)

1/4/2017    

Rail News: Supplier Spotlight

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Jan
04

Metra asks passengers to help with courtesy campaign

1/4/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Jan
04

AAR Reports Freight Rail Traffic for 2016, December and Week Ending December 31

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AAR Reports Freight Rail Traffic for 2016, December and Week Ending December 31

 

AAR President and CEO Previews 2017 Priorities

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Jan
04

Jacobs awarded NJ Transit microgrid project

New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) has chosen Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., to carry out design and general engineering services for its NJ Transit microgrid project.

 

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Jan
04

Reading & Northern increases track speed between Reading and Port Clinton, Penn.

Reading & Northern Railroad has increased the track speed of its Main Line between Reading, Penn., and Port Clinton to 40 mph.

The railroad said this is the first time in 25 years track speeds have increased to this level and that the increase marks a major efficiency improvement on the line, cutting seven minutes from the travel time between the two locations.

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Jan
04

Trogdon tapped to lead NCDOT

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Jan. 3 the appointment of Jim Trogdon to lead the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Trogdon is an engineer with decades of experience in state government and the military.

 

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Jan
04

BNSF, J.B. Hunt to enter arbitration over revenue division

1/4/2017    

Rail News: BNSF Railway

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Jan
04

BNSF, J.B. Hunt to enter arbitration over revenue division

1/4/2017    

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Jan
04

BNSF, J.B. Hunt to enter arbitration over revenue division

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BNSF Railway Co. and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced yesterday they both have exercised their right to arbitrate a revenue division in a joint service agreement.The service agreement provides that the revenue division will be a negotiated provision determined by the companies and reviewed quarterly, according to a J.B. Hunt press release.The arbitration involves the division of revenue collected under the agreement as of May 1, 2016, J.B. Hunt officials said."The fairness of the revenue division has not been reviewed by a third party in more than 10 years, and the intermodal network built by the parties over that time has seen tremendous growth and increased operating complexities," stated J.B. Hunt's press release.Although the arbitration proceeding is infrequent and may be "lengthy and time consuming," the company considers it a normal part of business, J.B. Hunt officials added.Because the agreement's terms and the arbitration proceedings are confidential, BNSF declined to comment on the matter."BNSF continues to be focused on providing excellent service to our customers, which will not be affected by this review," BNSF officials said in a press release. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 1/4/2017

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