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Nov
15

Norfolk Southern's Chris Bremus Recognized for Rail Industry Risk Management Practices

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​For Immediate Release

 

Norfolk Southern's Chris Bremus Recognized for Rail Industry

Risk Management Practices

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 15, 2016 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today announced Chris Bremus of Norfolk Southern Railway has been awarded the 2016 David W. Fries Award for exemplary risk management efforts and practices in the railroad industry. The award was presented at the Railroad Insurance Management Association's (RIMA) annual meeting recently held in Las Colinas, TX.

"I am especially gratified about presenting the David W. Fries Award to this year's recipient," said Juliana Keaton of CSX Railroad, Chair of the David W. Fries Award Nominating Committee. "Chris Bremus is not to be underestimated and has added tremendous value to our industry with his understanding of its many nuances. Among other things, he was instrumental in developing the insurance requirements necessary to advance Positive Train Control and is a consistent contributor to RIMA and its members."

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Nov
15

Rail supplier updates from ITT, PNC, Nokia, and Kimley-Horn (Nov. 15)

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Supplier Spotlight

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Nov
15

Canada's Maloney touts VIA Rail maintenance center improvements

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Nov
15

SEPTA begins 'Travel Wallet' fare service

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

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Nov
15

Washington state seeks comments on oil-spill response plan

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Safety

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Nov
15

HNTB promotes Guzzi to lead Pennsylvania office

HNTB Corporation (HNTB) has promoted Joseph Guzzi, PMP, to Pennsylvania office leader.

 

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Nov
15

Pacific Ethanol and Toledo, Peoria & Western begin unit train service

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

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Nov
15

CN honored for working with Aboriginal communities

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CN adopted its 'Aboriginal Vision' plan in 2013.Photo – CN

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has recognized CN for its commitment to working with Aboriginal communities.

The Class I earned the council's "Progressive Aboriginal Relations" certification, which signals that a company is a good business partner for Aboriginal communities and is committed to their prosperity, CN officials said in a press release.

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Nov
15

CN honored for working with Aboriginal communities

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN

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Nov
15

CN honored for working with Aboriginal communities

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN

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Nov
15

KCS dedicates intermodal terminal to Starling

David L. Starling, who recently retired as President and CEO of Kansas City Southern, now has an intermodal terminal named after him.

 

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Nov
15

Patriot Rail subsidiary acquires rail tank car, tanker truck cleaning firm

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

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Nov
15

KCS dedicates Texas terminal to Starling

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Shown are KCS board members who were present for the dedication ceremony. From left to right are Patrick Ottensmeyer, Lu Cordova, Antonio Garza Jr., Robert Druten, David Starling, Thomas McDonnell, Terrence Dunn and David Garza.Photo – Kansas City Southern

Kansas City Southern has renamed its intermodal facility in Wylie, Texas, after former KCS President and Chief Executive Officer David Starling.

In a ceremony held last week, KCS board members dedicated the David L. Starling Wylie Intermodal Terminal, which opened for operations in July 2015 to serve domestic and international intermodal customers.

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Nov
15

KCS dedicates Texas terminal to Starling

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Kansas City Southern

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Nov
15

KCS dedicates Texas terminal to Starling

11/15/2016    

Rail News: Kansas City Southern

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Nov
15

From the editor: At RSI/CMA, Union Pacific's Lance Fritz accentuated the possible

Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad November 2016 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
— By This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., EditorOn Oct. 2-4, the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) and Coordinated Mechanical Associations (CMA) held their 2016 Rail Expo & Technical Conference at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. The event featured more than 50 educational and technical sessions, and 126 exhibits. It drew nearly 1,300 attendees, according to RSI.
Pat Foran

Given the timing of the event — the third quarter had just ended, summer’s sunnier shades had begun to slip into the grey-golds of fall — talk of turning calendar pages colored a number of the conversations I had, particularly in the exhibit hall.

While some rail-industry suppliers said they’d seen signs of year-end light from Class Is moving grain and auto parts, others told me they’d essentially given up the ghost on the rest of 2016. Instead, they were looking ahead — many optimistically — to what they hoped would be a better 2017.

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Nov
15

From the editor: At RSI/CMA, Union Pacific's Lance Fritz accentuated the possible

Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad November 2016 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
— By This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., EditorOn Oct. 2-4, the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) and Coordinated Mechanical Associations (CMA) held their 2016 Rail Expo & Technical Conference at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. The event featured more than 50 educational and technical sessions, and 126 exhibits. It drew nearly 1,300 attendees, according to RSI.
Pat Foran

Given the timing of the event — the third quarter had just ended, summer’s sunnier shades had begun to slip into the grey-golds of fall — talk of turning calendar pages colored a number of the conversations I had, particularly in the exhibit hall.

While some rail-industry suppliers said they’d seen signs of year-end light from Class Is moving grain and auto parts, others told me they’d essentially given up the ghost on the rest of 2016. Instead, they were looking ahead — many optimistically — to what they hoped would be a better 2017.

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Nov
14

FTA's Flowers tours St. Louis light-rail projects

11/14/2016    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Nov
14

California rail authority inks broadband pact for high-speed corridor

11/14/2016    

Rail News: Internet-Digital

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Nov
14

Watco to purchase 20 additional bulk terminals from Kinder Morgan

Watco Companies, LLC (Watco), and Kinder Morgan Terminals (KMT) have established a definitive agreement for Watco to purchase 20 U.S. bulk terminal operations.

 

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