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07

TransLink appoints Cunningham chair

11/7/2016    

Rail News: People

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Nov
07

SEPTA strike ends in time for Election Day with tentative contract

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and TWU Local 234 announced a tentative five-year contract Nov. 7, ending a six-day strike and bringing 4,700-plus employees back to work.

 

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Nov
07

America’s Central Port to add more than four miles of new track

America’s Central Port District (ACP), located in Granite City and Madison, Ill., expects to complete the construction of 4.25 miles of new track throughout its business and industrial campus by the end of 2016.

 

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Nov
07

Amtrak, Michigan DOT wrap up construction on higher-speed route

11/7/2016    

Rail News: Amtrak

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Nov
07

NCDOT adds $10 million to freight rail, crossing improvement program

11/7/2016    

Rail News: MOW

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Nov
07

GWI completes acquisition of P&W

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) announced last week its completed acquisition of Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (P&W) for approximately $126 million, or $25.00 per share.

 

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Nov
07

BNSF posts lower net income, revenue in Q3

11/7/2016    

Rail News: BNSF Railway

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Nov
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BNSF posts lower net income, revenue in Q3

11/7/2016    

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Nov
07

Reading & Northern prepares for growth

11/7/2016    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

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Nov
07

BNSF posts lower net income, revenue in Q3

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Declining coal volumes, as well as weaker shipments of energy-related commodities, certain other industrial products categories and were factors in BNSF's resultsPhoto – BNSF.com

BNSF Railway Co.'s third-quarter net income declined 12 percent to $1.02 billion and total revenue fell 8 percent to $5.2 billion compared with third-quarter 2015 results.

Declining coal volumes, as well as weaker shipments of energy-related commodities and certain other industrial products categories were factors in BNSF's results, according to the Class I's website.

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Nov
07

SEPTA, union agree to end six-day strike

11/7/2016    

Rail News: Labor

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Nov
04

Rail supplier news from Railinc, Wabtec, HNTB and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff (Nov. 4)

11/4/2016    

Rail News: Supplier Spotlight

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Nov
04

Valley Metro to unveil final design of Gilbert Road light-rail extension

11/4/2016    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Nov
04

Rail traffic results were mixed in week 43

11/4/2016    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

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Nov
04

Houston transit agency to replace faulty axle counters

11/4/2016    

Rail News: Safety

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Nov
04

America's Central Port to complete rail expansion this year

11/4/2016    

Rail News: Intermodal

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Nov
04

SMART survey shows voter support for increased passenger rail options and improved safety efforts

The SMART (Internation Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation workers) Transportation Division’s (TD) Missouri State Legislative Board released the results of a survey Nov. 2 revealing Missouri residents strongly support the addition of transportation options and more stringent safety requirements.

 

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Nov
04

Minister Garneau announces Transportation 2030 to improve Canada's transportation system

Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced a new strategy Nov. 3 aimed at improving the nation’s transportation system.

 

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Nov
03

Bonner promoted to president of New York & Atlantic Railway Company

The New York & Atlantic Railway Company (NYA) announced multiple of upper-level promotions this week, including the promotion of current vice president James P. Bonner to president, effective Nov. 4, 2016.

 

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Nov
03

NCDOT announces NC By Train app launch

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced Nov. 2 the launch of a three-month smartphone application pilot program that will allow North Carolina riders to plan their commutes and track trains in real time.

 

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