TranSystems Corp. has appointed David Maas, PE, as the new senior vice president of its freight rail and intermodal sector.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Railroad News
Jan
25
Jan
25
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) has approved a construction contract for McCourt Construction Company to build its new Blue Hill Avenue commuter rail station.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
Rail supplier news from GE, Aspen Technology, Brookville, HNTB, TranSystems and Bombardier (Jan. 25)
1/25/2017
Rail News: Supplier Spotlight
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
For Immediate Release
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending January 21, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 25, 2017 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 21, 2017.
For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 530,299 carloads and intermodal units, up 8.1 percent compared with the same week last year.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Passenger Rail
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
Rail News Home Norfolk Southern Railway 1/25/2017 Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
Thomas WernerPhoto – nscorp.com
Thomas WernerPhoto – nscorp.com
Norfolk Southern Corp. yesterday named six people who will begin serving new positions and duties in the coming months.
The appointments reflect the "deep strength and versatility" of the company's management team, said NS Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer James Squires in a press release.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Financials
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
RailPros Field Services, Inc., a provider of railroad field and design support services, has hired David Fitzwater, PE, as its new senior project manager.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
Norfolk Southern on Jan. 24 named six people to new Vice President positions and duties, and announced the retirement of two long-time executives.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
Rail News Home Canadian National Railway - CN 1/25/2017 Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN
CN reported yesterday its net income rose 8 percent in fourth-quarter 2016 and 3 percent for the full year compared with 2015.The Class I posted Q4 2016 net income of 1 billion Canadian dollars, or CA$1.32 diluted earnings per share, compared with Q4 2015 net income of CA$941 million, or CA$1.18 diluted earnings per share, according to a CN press release.Revenue in the quarter increased 2 percent to CA$3.2 billion compared with Q4 2015, as carloads rose 3 percent and revenue per ton mile jumped 4 percent."Despite facing difficult winter conditions in December, CN delivered very strong fourth-quarter results and throughout 2016 demonstrated once again its ability to perform well in a mixed economic environment," said CN President and Chief Executive Officer Luc Jobin.For full-year 2016, CN posted net income of CA$3.64 billion, or CA$4.67 diluted earnings per share, compared with 2015 net income of $3.5 billion, or CA$4.39 diluted earnings per share.Revenue for 2016 decreased 5 percent to CA$12 billion compared with 2015. Revenue increases in automotive (6 percent), forest products (4 percent), and grain and fertilizers (1 percent) were offset by revenue decreases in coal (29 percent), metals and minerals (15 percent), petroleum and chemicals (11 percent) and intermodal (2 percent), company officials said. The decrease in total revenue was primarily due to lower volumes in crude oil, coal and frac sand, as well as lower applicable fuel surcharge rates, they said.Carloadings in 2016 declined 5 percent compared with 2015.CN's operating expenses for the year decreased 8 percent to CA$6.72 billion. The reduction in expenses was attributed mainly to cost-management initiatives, decreased traffic, lower pension expenses and fuel costs, which were partly offset by the negative translation impact of a weaker Canadian dollar on U.S. dollar-denominated expenses.CN's operating ratio for 2016 was 55.9 percent, an improvement over the 2015 operating ratio of 58.2 percent."We saw weaker volumes during the year, but quickly adjusted as our dedicated team of railroaders maintained its focus on operational efficiency, while continuing to provide quality service to our customers and improve our safety performance," Jobin said. "Overall, the economy remains challenging, but we remain optimistic and expect to see moderate volume growth in 2017," he added. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 1/25/2017
CN reported yesterday its net income rose 8 percent in fourth-quarter 2016 and 3 percent for the full year compared with 2015.The Class I posted Q4 2016 net income of 1 billion Canadian dollars, or CA$1.32 diluted earnings per share, compared with Q4 2015 net income of CA$941 million, or CA$1.18 diluted earnings per share, according to a CN press release.Revenue in the quarter increased 2 percent to CA$3.2 billion compared with Q4 2015, as carloads rose 3 percent and revenue per ton mile jumped 4 percent."Despite facing difficult winter conditions in December, CN delivered very strong fourth-quarter results and throughout 2016 demonstrated once again its ability to perform well in a mixed economic environment," said CN President and Chief Executive Officer Luc Jobin.For full-year 2016, CN posted net income of CA$3.64 billion, or CA$4.67 diluted earnings per share, compared with 2015 net income of $3.5 billion, or CA$4.39 diluted earnings per share.Revenue for 2016 decreased 5 percent to CA$12 billion compared with 2015. Revenue increases in automotive (6 percent), forest products (4 percent), and grain and fertilizers (1 percent) were offset by revenue decreases in coal (29 percent), metals and minerals (15 percent), petroleum and chemicals (11 percent) and intermodal (2 percent), company officials said. The decrease in total revenue was primarily due to lower volumes in crude oil, coal and frac sand, as well as lower applicable fuel surcharge rates, they said.Carloadings in 2016 declined 5 percent compared with 2015.CN's operating expenses for the year decreased 8 percent to CA$6.72 billion. The reduction in expenses was attributed mainly to cost-management initiatives, decreased traffic, lower pension expenses and fuel costs, which were partly offset by the negative translation impact of a weaker Canadian dollar on U.S. dollar-denominated expenses.CN's operating ratio for 2016 was 55.9 percent, an improvement over the 2015 operating ratio of 58.2 percent."We saw weaker volumes during the year, but quickly adjusted as our dedicated team of railroaders maintained its focus on operational efficiency, while continuing to provide quality service to our customers and improve our safety performance," Jobin said. "Overall, the economy remains challenging, but we remain optimistic and expect to see moderate volume growth in 2017," he added. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 1/25/2017
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
1/25/2017
Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
Rail News Home Norfolk Southern Railway 1/25/2017 Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
NS today announced fourth-quarter, full-year results for 2016.Photo – nscorp.com
NS today announced fourth-quarter, full-year results for 2016.Photo – nscorp.com
Norfolk Southern Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2016 net income rose 15 percent to $416 million, or $1.42 diluted earnings share, from $361 million, or $1.20 diluted earnings per share, in the same period a year ago.
Railway operating revenue during the quarter declined 1 percent to $2.5 billion compared with Q4 2015, reflecting lower merchandise and coal traffic, as well as reduced fuel surcharges.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
25
For Immediate Release
AAR President and CEO Statement on Executive Orders and
Memoranda of Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jan. 25, 2017 – Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), statement on yesterday's actions by the Trump Administration regarding infrastructure and permitting.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
24
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) shared Jan. 24 its three advocacy priorities for 2017.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
Jan
24
CSX revealed a preliminary 2017 capital investment of $2.2 billion during its Fourth Quarter earnings call on Jan. 18.
Copyright
© © Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.