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Sep
11

New MTA 53rd Street R Station is first of 33 to open

The new Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit 53 Street R Station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn opened ahead of schedule.

"We got the job done quickly and efficiently. Our teams have worked day and night to complete work on this extensively renovated station in just a little over five months," said MTA managing director Ronnie Hakim.

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Sep
11

MARTA names O'Neill interim GM

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Elizabeth O'NeillPhoto – MARTA

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has named Elizabeth O'Neill interim general manager and chief executive officer.

A 22-year MARTA veteran, O'Neill currently serves as the agency's chief legal counsel. She will succeed Keith Parker, who last week announced he will resign to accept a position as president and CEO of Goodwill of North Georgia.

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Sep
11

CHSRA appoints Post, Rodriguez

California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) appointed Thomas Post as director of engineering and Alice Rodriguez as deputy director of external affairs.

 

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Sep
11

CHSRA appoints Post, Rodriguez

California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) appointed Thomas Post as director of engineering and Alice Rodriguez as deputy director of external affairs.

 

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Sep
11

CHSRA appoints Post, Rodriguez

California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) appointed Thomas Post as director of engineering and Alice Rodriguez as deputy director of external affairs.

 

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Sep
11

Hurricane Irma: Freight railroads hold traffic, stage equipment for recovery

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Norfolk Southern Railway, CSX and Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) spent the weekend monitoring the impact of Hurricane Irma on Florida and the Southeast Coast.According to service advisories issued yesterday:
• FEC suspended all mainline and local train service; all FEC terminals are closed; and pickups and deliveries for FEC highway services are not being accepted until further notice;
• CSX engineering prepared potentially impacted areas, including staging compressors, generators, ballast and work equipment;
• NS held Southeast-bound traffic at yards throughout its southern system. NS also issued embargoes for those locations and staged resources — including ballast trains, equipment and generators — to begin storm recovery efforts when it's safe to do so.Meanwhile, three Texas/Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers will open today in the cities of Katy, Baytown and Houston to assist in recovery from Hurricane Harvey, according to a news release issued by the Federal Transit Administration.Recovery specialists from FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration, the state and other agencies will be available at the centers to offer guidance in filling out applications for recovery assistance.

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Sep
11

FRA issues Southeast HSR DEIS

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Sept. 8 announced completion of the Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 123-mile section of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor linking Washington, D.C. to south of Richmond, Va.

The DEIS is a NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requirement.

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Sep
11

FRA issues Southeast HSR DEIS

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Sept. 8 announced completion of the Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 123-mile section of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor linking Washington, D.C. to south of Richmond, Va.

The DEIS is a NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requirement.

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Sep
11

FRA issues Southeast HSR DEIS

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Sept. 8 announced completion of the Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 123-mile section of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor linking Washington, D.C. to south of Richmond, Va.

The DEIS is a NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requirement.

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Sep
08

Montana Rail Link to celebrate 30th anniversary

To mark its 30th anniversary, Montana Rail Link (MRL) this month will conduct eight employee appreciation train trips across its network in and around Missoula, Helena, Livingston, Billings and Laurel, Montana.

The railroad launched business on Oct. 31, 1987, with more than 500 employees who joined the company from more than 30 different railroads, according to an MRL press release.

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Sep
08

New York Gov. Cuomo launches initiative to curb subway littering

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo yesterday unveiled a "Keep It Clean" initiative aimed at discouraging subway littering in New York City.

The campaign features a new public service announcement that warns riders about the dangers of leaving trash on the system. The ad also notes that passengers who litter will receive $100 fines.

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Sep
08

Caltrain releases first-ever sustainability report

Caltrain has released a report to summarize and highlight its sustainability achievements between fiscal years 2010 and 2016. It’s the first time the commuter railroad has issued a sustainability report.

Over the past several years, the railroad has experienced "unprecedented ridership growth," which helps keep vehicles off the road and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the San Francisco Bay area, Caltrain officials said in a press release.

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Sep
08

CN unveils renamed Mongeau National Training Center in Winnipeg

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From left to right: Sean Finn, CN EVP of corporate services and chief legal officer; Brian Bowman, mayor of Winnipeg; Luc Jobin, CN president and CEO; Guylaine Mongeau; Claude Mongeau, former CN president and CEO; Daniel Blaikie, MP Transcona; and Robert Pace, CN chairman.Photo – CN

CN officials yesterday unveiled the renamed Claude Mongeau National Training Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Class I announced earlier this year that it would name its national employee training center after former President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau, who stepped down from his post for health reasons in June 2016.

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Sep
08

CN unveils renamed Mongeau National Training Center in Winnipeg

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From left to right: Sean Finn, CN EVP of corporate services and chief legal officer; Brian Bowman, mayor of Winnipeg; Luc Jobin, CN president and CEO; Guylaine Mongeau; Claude Mongeau, former CN president and CEO; Daniel Blaikie, MP Transcona; and Robert Pace, CN chairman.Photo – CN

CN officials yesterday unveiled the renamed Claude Mongeau National Training Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Class I announced earlier this year that it would name its national employee training center after former President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau, who stepped down from his post for health reasons in June 2016.

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Sep
08

U.S House OKs measure to provide funds for rail-worker medical fitness standards

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U.S. Rep Nita Lowey introduced the bill, which would provide $1 million to establish medical fistness standards for rail workers.Photo – Lowey's website

The House has passed an amendment that would provide funds to support medical fitness standards for rail workers.

Introduced by U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.), the amendment calls for setting aside $1 million for the Federal Railroad Administration to establish medical fitness standards for critical safety personnel at railroads.

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Sep
08

MTA cleans up with Keep it Clean initiative

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed a new initiative to discourage subway littering. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will run a public awareness campaign for the Keep it Clean initiative.

"Littering is not only illegal but dangerous and directly causes hundreds of thousands of delays, inconveniencing millions of New Yorkers," Gov. Cuomo said. "This initiative will help stop littering-related delays at the source, improving reliability and helping the MTA deliver the subway service that New Yorkers deserve."

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Sep
08

MTA cleans up with Keep it Clean initiative

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed a new initiative to discourage subway littering. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will run a public awareness campaign for the Keep it Clean initiative.

"Littering is not only illegal but dangerous and directly causes hundreds of thousands of delays, inconveniencing millions of New Yorkers," Gov. Cuomo said. "This initiative will help stop littering-related delays at the source, improving reliability and helping the MTA deliver the subway service that New Yorkers deserve."

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Sep
08

MTA cleans up with Keep it Clean initiative

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed a new initiative to discourage subway littering. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will run a public awareness campaign for the Keep it Clean initiative.

"Littering is not only illegal but dangerous and directly causes hundreds of thousands of delays, inconveniencing millions of New Yorkers," Gov. Cuomo said. "This initiative will help stop littering-related delays at the source, improving reliability and helping the MTA deliver the subway service that New Yorkers deserve."

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Sep
08

CSX begins Pittsburgh intermodal terminal operations

CSX began operations this week at the new Pittsburgh intermodal rail terminal, which the railroad calls the last key component of its National Gateway Initiative.

The new Pittsburgh intermodal rail terminal is located in McKees Rocks, Penn., and CSX says this facility provides shippers a new transportation option to move freight to and from western Pennsylvania, while enhancing their competitive advantages through greater connectivity to this major consumption market.

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Sep
08

CSX begins Pittsburgh intermodal terminal operations

CSX began operations this week at the new Pittsburgh intermodal rail terminal, which the railroad calls the last key component of its National Gateway Initiative.

The new Pittsburgh intermodal rail terminal is located in McKees Rocks, Penn., and CSX says this facility provides shippers a new transportation option to move freight to and from western Pennsylvania, while enhancing their competitive advantages through greater connectivity to this major consumption market.

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