Railroad News

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the $14 million in funds from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant the city of Springfield received for phase two of the rail improvement project.

In a release from U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-18), LaHood said that he along with Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) recently met with federal transportation officials urging the timely release of the grant.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the $14 million in funds from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant the city of Springfield received for phase two of the rail improvement project.

In a release from U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-18), LaHood said that he along with Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) recently met with federal transportation officials urging the timely release of the grant.

Hitachi Ansaldo Baltimore Rail Partners, LLC, has been awarded a contract from Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to provide a Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) system for the Baltimore Metro Subway Link.

Hitachi Ansaldo Baltimore Rail Partners, LLC, has been awarded a contract from Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to provide a Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) system for the Baltimore Metro Subway Link.

Hitachi Ansaldo Baltimore Rail Partners, LLC, has been awarded a contract from Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to provide a Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) system for the Baltimore Metro Subway Link.

The first train service rolled through the San Gabriel trench earlier this week.

While full train service from Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak has yet to begin, the trench's inaugural train signals the nearing completion of a five-year project that sought to mitigate the impact of rail line traffic on the community.

The first train service rolled through the San Gabriel trench earlier this week.

While full train service from Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak has yet to begin, the trench's inaugural train signals the nearing completion of a five-year project that sought to mitigate the impact of rail line traffic on the community.

The first train service rolled through the San Gabriel trench earlier this week.

While full train service from Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak has yet to begin, the trench's inaugural train signals the nearing completion of a five-year project that sought to mitigate the impact of rail line traffic on the community.

Union Pacific Corporation elected Bhavesh "Bob" V. Patel to the company's board of directors.

Patel is chief executive officer and chairman of the management board of LyondellBasell Industries. He joined LyondellBasell in March 2010. Prior to being named CEO, Patel held a variety of senior leadership roles including senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins – Americas; senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia and International, based in the Netherlands; and executive vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia and International. Patel was named CEO and chairman of the company's management board in January 2015.

Union Pacific Corporation elected Bhavesh "Bob" V. Patel to the company's board of directors.

Patel is chief executive officer and chairman of the management board of LyondellBasell Industries. He joined LyondellBasell in March 2010. Prior to being named CEO, Patel held a variety of senior leadership roles including senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins – Americas; senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia and International, based in the Netherlands; and executive vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia and International. Patel was named CEO and chairman of the company's management board in January 2015.

Union Pacific Corporation elected Bhavesh "Bob" V. Patel to the company's board of directors.

Patel is chief executive officer and chairman of the management board of LyondellBasell Industries. He joined LyondellBasell in March 2010. Prior to being named CEO, Patel held a variety of senior leadership roles including senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins – Americas; senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia and International, based in the Netherlands; and executive vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia and International. Patel was named CEO and chairman of the company's management board in January 2015.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found yesterday that the probable cause of a deadly collision between an SUV and a Metro-North commuter train at a grade crossing in Valhalla, N.Y., in 2015 was due to the actions of the SUV driver.

The NTSB's investigation found the driver of the SUV moved her vehicle into the path of Metro-North commuter train 659 on February 3, 2015. The NTSB says investigators found traffic at the Commerce Street grade crossing was congested when the driver entered the boundary of the grade crossing and stopped. The grade crossing warning system activated properly and a gate came down, striking the rear of the Mercedes-Benz ML350. Witnesses said the driver exited the vehicle and examined where the gate hit the SUV. She then got back into the driver's seat and moved onto the railroad tracks and into the path of the oncoming train.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found yesterday that the probable cause of a deadly collision between an SUV and a Metro-North commuter train at a grade crossing in Valhalla, N.Y., in 2015 was due to the actions of the SUV driver.

The NTSB's investigation found the driver of the SUV moved her vehicle into the path of Metro-North commuter train 659 on February 3, 2015. The NTSB says investigators found traffic at the Commerce Street grade crossing was congested when the driver entered the boundary of the grade crossing and stopped. The grade crossing warning system activated properly and a gate came down, striking the rear of the Mercedes-Benz ML350. Witnesses said the driver exited the vehicle and examined where the gate hit the SUV. She then got back into the driver's seat and moved onto the railroad tracks and into the path of the oncoming train.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found yesterday that the probable cause of a deadly collision between an SUV and a Metro-North commuter train at a grade crossing in Valhalla, N.Y., in 2015 was due to the actions of the SUV driver.

The NTSB's investigation found the driver of the SUV moved her vehicle into the path of Metro-North commuter train 659 on February 3, 2015. The NTSB says investigators found traffic at the Commerce Street grade crossing was congested when the driver entered the boundary of the grade crossing and stopped. The grade crossing warning system activated properly and a gate came down, striking the rear of the Mercedes-Benz ML350. Witnesses said the driver exited the vehicle and examined where the gate hit the SUV. She then got back into the driver's seat and moved onto the railroad tracks and into the path of the oncoming train.

Global design and consulting firm Arup has been chosen to lead the feasibility reassessment of the North-South Rail Link (NSRL) project, a proposed new rail connection between two central Boston commuter hubs.

Global design and consulting firm Arup has been chosen to lead the feasibility reassessment of the North-South Rail Link (NSRL) project, a proposed new rail connection between two central Boston commuter hubs.

Global design and consulting firm Arup has been chosen to lead the feasibility reassessment of the North-South Rail Link (NSRL) project, a proposed new rail connection between two central Boston commuter hubs.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao appointed David Horner and Steve McMillin to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors on Monday.

Chosen for their "extensive backgrounds in U.S. transportation infrastructure, innovative financing, and federal regulatory policy," Secretary Chao said that the two men will "help improve the performance and reliability of this vital transit system in the nation's capital."

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao appointed David Horner and Steve McMillin to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors on Monday.

Chosen for their "extensive backgrounds in U.S. transportation infrastructure, innovative financing, and federal regulatory policy," Secretary Chao said that the two men will "help improve the performance and reliability of this vital transit system in the nation's capital."

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao appointed David Horner and Steve McMillin to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors on Monday.

Chosen for their "extensive backgrounds in U.S. transportation infrastructure, innovative financing, and federal regulatory policy," Secretary Chao said that the two men will "help improve the performance and reliability of this vital transit system in the nation's capital."