Railroad News

​For Immediate Release

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for January and Week Ending January 28, 2017

2/1/2017    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), a subsidiary of Kansas City Southern (KCS), is investing $25 million into construction and improvement projects to upgrade its Beaumont Subdivision this year. 

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) estimates U.S. freight railroads will spend an estimated $22 billion in 2017 on capital programs.

AECOM has appointed former Federal Transit Administration Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers as North American Transit Practice Leader.

2/1/2017    

Rail News: Amtrak

Elaine Chao has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn in to serve as the 18th Secretary of Transportation.

2/1/2017    

Rail News: People

2/1/2017    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Privately Owned U.S. Freight Rail Industry to Spend More Than 

$22 Billion on Network in 2017 

AAR President and CEO Touts Figures Against Backdrop of Congressional Infrastructure Hearing, Continued Discussions Within Trump Administration on Rebuilding American Transportation Systems

Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2017 — U.S. freight railroads are projected to spend an estimated $22 billion to maintain and upgrade the nation's private rail network in 2017, sizeable investments the industry says will strengthen an essential transportation system. 

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AAR President and CEO Statement on Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Jan. 31, 2017 - Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), statement on the confirmation today of Elaine Chao as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

"With her previous experience as DOT deputy secretary, Ms. Chao has a deep appreciation of critical surface transportation issues. This includes the important role the rail industry plays in this country and the working relationship it has with DOT agencies that oversee the industry, so, together, we can continue to move America's commerce safely and efficiently. 

1/31/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

A bill that would make the shortline maintenance tax credit permanent was introduced to the House of Representatives during the evening of Jan. 30.

A bill that would make the shortline maintenance tax credit permanent was introduced to the House of Representatives during the evening of Jan. 30.

Keith Creel has assumed the role as president and chief executive officer of Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), becoming the 17th person to lead the company since 1881.

Creel has been fulfilling the duties of president and CEO since mid-January when Hunter Harrison announced his early retirement from the railroad.

Keith Creel has assumed the role as president and chief executive officer of Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), becoming the 17th person to lead the company since 1881.

Creel has been fulfilling the duties of president and CEO since mid-January when Hunter Harrison announced his early retirement from the railroad.

Miller Ingenuity has announced an enhanced company mission that emphasizes its goal of increased safety and productivity for railroad operators.

Miller Ingenuity has announced an enhanced company mission that emphasizes its goal of increased safety and productivity for railroad operators.

1/31/2017    

Rail News: Mechanical

William N. Feidt will join Amtrak as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) effective Feb. 6, 2017.