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May
15

CP, TCRC-MWED agree to five-year pact

Rail News Home Canadian Pacific 5/15/2017 Rail News: Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC-MWED) announced late last week that they have reached a tentative five-year contract agreement.Details of the agreement will be presented to the union for ratification. TCRC-MWED represents 2,000 workers at CP."We have been working collaboratively and proactively with the TCRC-MWED leadership on a deal that makes sense for both sides and provides stability over the long term," said CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel in a press release. "CP has worked hard, and will continue to work hard, to achieve long-term, innovative agreements with its unions that provide the framework for continued success for the company and its valued employees," Creel added. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 5/15/2017

May
15

Metrolinx inks 'safety net' rail-car order with Alstom

5/15/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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May
15

CP reaches tentative agreement with TCRC-MWED

Canadian Pacific (CP) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC-MWED) announced they have reached a tentative five-year agreement.

"We have been working collaboratively and proactively with the TCRC-MWED leadership on a deal that makes sense for both sides and provides stability over the long-term," said CP's President and CEO Keith Creel. "CP has worked hard, and will continue to work hard, to achieve long-term, innovative agreements with its unions that provide the framework for continued success for the company and its valued employees."

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May
15

Trams return to the Motor City

Trams carried passengers along Woodward Avenue in Detroit for the first time in 61 years on May 12 with the inauguration of the 3.29-mile Q Line from Larned Street to West Grand Boulevard.

 

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May
15

Class I execs: Auto-related traffic will continue to be strong in 2017

Rail News Home Rail Industry Trends May 2017 Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

BNSF Railway Co. has posted strong growth in its finished motor vehicle segment.Photo – BNSF By This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Senior Associate EditorAs the auto industry's turmoil reverberated through the economy during the Great Recession in 2008, freight railroads felt the pain through diminished auto traffic.By the end of 2009, total motor vehicle and equipment traffic had plummeted 31 percent to 834,476 units compared with 1,211,095 units in 2008, and 39 percent when compared with 1,375,424 units in 2007, according to Association of American Railroads (AAR) data.But by 2010, things started to turn around for the auto industry. And that recovery continued to roll on at least through 2016, when a record 17.5 million new cars and light trucks were sold in the United States.The industry's comeback over the past six years also has benefited railroads' business of moving finished cars, light trucks and auto parts for their customers, Class I executives say. And automotive remains a strong segment, although this year it may level off in some areas depending on railroads' locations and the automotive plants they serve.Some of that leveling off has been reflected in the AAR's weekly traffic data reports. Through the first 15 weeks of 2017, all North American railroads reporting to AAR logged 407,051 carloads of motor vehicles and parts, down 3.5 percent compared with volumes during the same period in 2016.For BNSF Railway Co., the automotive segment in terms of finished vehicles has registered strong growth, says Dave Fleenor, BNSF assistant vice president for automotive marketing. BNSF serves two automotive plants directly: Toyota's plant in Tupelo, Miss., and the automaker's plant in San Antonio, Texas."Obviously, the overall automotive growth has been pretty significant," Fleenor says. "This year is relatively flat [in auto sales] for the industry."Still, the average age of vehicles is 11 years old, so there’s still significant pent-up demand for new cars in upcoming years, Fleenor adds.BNSF has added capacity — track and parking areas — to accommodate the growth of its automotive business. BNSF Railway Co.

"The [auto] industry forecasters are predicting approximately the same volume for the next four or five years," he says. "I think there is potential for an upside. If the economy and job situation were to improve from where it is today, I believe that would result in increased sales for our manufacturers."

Railroads serve SUV demand

Also, the decline in gasoline prices starting in 2014 has contributed to growth in the number of small trucks and SUVs being sold. In that year, finished automobiles represented about 50 percent of vehicles sold; this year, they’re on pace to represent about 37 percent. SUVs, small trucks and crossovers are expected to represent the majority of vehicle sales, says Fleenor.

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May
12

Association of American Railroads and GoRail Honor Senators John Thune and Bill Nelson with Railroad Achievement Award

AAR

For Immediate Release

 

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS AND GORAIL HONOR SENATORS JOHN THUNE AND BILL NELSON WITH RAILROAD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

 

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May
12

U.S. Rep. Marshall tours Dymax Rail plant in Kansas

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Supplier Spotlight

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May
12

VIA Rail logged ridership, revenue gains in 2016

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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May
12

Maryland Transit Administration announces fare hike

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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May
12

UP slates $41 million in capex for Oklahoma

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad

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May
12

UP slates $41 million in capex for Oklahoma

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad

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May
12

UP slates $41 million in capex for Oklahoma

Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 5/12/2017 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad will spend $41 million on infrastructure projects in Oklahoma, the railroad announced yesterday. About $40 million will be invested to maintain railroad track and $626,000 to maintain bridges in the state, according to a UP press release. Projects will include replacing 62,431 ties and installing 28,642 tons of ballast on the rail line between Parsons and Big Cabin at a cost of $8 million; and replacing 53,308 ties and installing 24,247 tons of ballast between the Oklahoma state line and Gore at a cost of $7 million.The planned $41 million capital expenditure in Oklahoma is part of UP's ongoing investment in the state. From 2012 to 2016, the Class I spent more than $236 million to improve its infrastructure in Oklahoma."Union Pacific's targeted investments fund projects that strengthen our railroad tracks, increase safety and minimize delays as trains travel through communities across Oklahoma," said Brenda Mainwaring, vice president–public affairs, Southern region. "Maintaining a healthy railroad is the foundation of our ability to serve customers and communities across the state." Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 5/12/2017

May
12

Middle Tennessee RTA breaks ground on new Music City Star station

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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May
12

WisDOT provides $2.6 million loan for co-op's freight-rail project

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

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May
12

Port of Virginia marks arrival of East Coast's largest cargo ship

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Intermodal

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May
12

Amtrak to seek private developer to manage Penn Station

5/12/2017    

Rail News: Amtrak

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May
12

Calgary makes recommendation for Stage 1 of Green Line LRT

The city of Calgary Administration released its recommendation for construction of Stage 1 of the Green Line Light Rail Project on May 11.

The first stage, estimated to cost CA$4.65 billion (US$3.39 billion), will be the longest LRT line the city has constructed in a single go. The recommendation includes building the 20-km (12.4-mile), 14-station core of the line from 16 Avenue N to 126 Avenue S.E. The line is slated to open in 2026 with planned extensions to be added once funding is secured.

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May
12

New CEMEX USA aggregate distribution terminal integrates rail to improve delivery

CEMEX USAis expanding its Southern California network with plans for a rail-served distribution terminal in Los Angeles and a new aggregate loading system at its quarry in Victorville, Calif.

CEMEX USA says the state-of-the-art terminal will bring high-quality aggregates to metro Los Angeles and surrounding communities. The terminal is designed to accommodate the increase in construction projects across the region.

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May
12

SEPTA sets sights on final PTC implementation steps

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) activated equipment on three rail lines May 1 and began operation under Amtrak's Positive Train Control (PTC) system.

SEPTA says that with the activation of PTC on the Paoli/Thorndale, Trenton and Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Lines, its final PTC program work will focus on the boundary locations where SEPTA service abuts Amtrak.

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May
12

Wisconsin co-op receives state loan to build spur tracks

Wisconsin awarded a $2.6-million loan to Country Visions Cooperative, which is building a new dry fertilizer plant in Plymouth with rail access.

 

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