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5/5/2017    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

A portion of federal funding committed to Sound Transit for the Lynnwood Link Extension was saved as part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Bill, which gained congressional approval on May 4.

 

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) has selected its consulting team as it begins to plan for the future of the New Haven Line, as well as the state's rail system.

The team will be composed of experts from three firms – AECOM, Parsons Brinckerhoff and STV – and will initially be tasked with developing a strategy to improve capacity, frequency and speed of rail service on the New Haven Line. ConnDOT says developing the investment program to significantly improve the performance of the rail system is a key element of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's "Let's Go CT" 30-year, $100-billion transportation vision.

The Northeast Corridor Commission on May 3 submitted to Congress two reports detailing short-and-long-term capital investment needs totaling some $38 billion for the 457-mile electrified rail line linking Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

 

5/4/2017    

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5/4/2017    

Rail News: CSX Transportation

5/4/2017    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

5/4/2017    

Rail News: CSX Transportation

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CSX Corp. was named to Corporate Responsibility Magazine's list of Best Corporate Citizens for 2017, the Class I announced yesterday.The company ranked 55th in its fifth appearance on the list, and was the only railroad in the top 100, according to a CSX press release."CSX is committed to making a positive impact through our efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation of essential goods and products," said E. Hunter Harrison, president and chief executive officer. "Being a good corporate citizen is about making good decisions for our shareholders, our customers, our employees, and the communities where we operate, and we are proud of this recognition."The 18th annual list examined companies within the Russell 1000 Index. Relative rankings were based on 260 data points of disclosure and performance measurements across seven categories: environment, climate change, employee relations, human rights, governance, finance, and philanthropy and community support. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 5/4/2017

5/4/2017    

Rail News: Security

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5/4/2017    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

The Central Connecticut Rail Study (CCRS) has been completed and found investment in the rail corridor for freight use would be viable, while passenger rail investment would be cost prohibitive.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) conducted the study in order to identify necessary improvements to the freight rail line between Berlin and Waterbury, Conn., and review improved transit service, including the potential for passenger rail.

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., (G&W) announced that its subsidiary, GWI UK Acquisition Company Limited, has completed the acquisition of all of the issued share capital of Pentalver Transport Limited from a subsidiary of APM Terminals.

Headquartered in Southampton, U.K., Pentalver operates off-dock container terminals (most under long-term lease) strategically placed at each of the four major seaports of Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway and Tilbury, as well as an inland terminal located at Cannock, in the U.K. Midlands, near many of the nation's largest distribution centers. In addition to providing storage for loaded and empty containers on over 100 acres of land, Pentalver also operates a trucking haulage service with more than 150 trucks, primarily providing daily service between the seaports of Felixstowe and Southampton and its inland terminal at Cannock. Pentalver also provides services related to container maintenance and repair (including refrigerated containers) and is one of the largest sellers of new and used containers in the U.K.

Pandrol's FASTCLIP FE fastening system has been chosen as the preferred fastening for a Trafikverket (TRV, Swedish Transport Administration) 20-year framework agreement with Swedish producers of concrete crossties.

Pandrol worked with concrete crosstie manufacturers Strangbetong Rail AB and Abetong AB in responding to a TRV national procurement for Sweden's railways. The tender included delivery of pre-assembled fastening systems and under-tie pads. The contract will cover typical annual volumes of around 400,000 ties.

Hamilton, Ontario's approved LRT line will be extended an additional 1.9 miles to its original eastern terminal, Eastgate Square, an east Hamilton shopping mall. The crosstown line will now total 8.7 miles.

 

5/4/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

Snap-on, Inc., has acquired Norbar Torque Tools Holdings Limited along with its U.S. and Chinese joint ventures, ("Norbar") for approximately $72 million.

Based in Banbury, United Kingdom, Norbar is a manufacturer of a full range of torque products, including wrenches, multipliers and calibrators and has a strong presence in critical industries, including power generation, oil and gas, mining and railroad.

5/4/2017    

Rail News: Intermodal

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Rail News: Passenger Rail