The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated more than $217 million to 72 projects in the state including more than $60 million for state rail projects.
3/23/2017
Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
Work begins this month on the first group of stations that are part of the ongoing Enhanced Station Initiative (ESI) to create new and improved subway stations throughout New York. The R line stations, along 4th Ave. in Brooklyn, will close in both directions for renovations.
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to use design-build procurement for these renovations. MTA notes that when compared to previous projects using a piecemeal method that allowed limited service at affected stations but stretched the construction timeline, often to several years, the new method should cut construction time and save money. The process will inform future projects planned for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.
3/22/2017
Rail News: High-Speed Rail
3/22/2017
Rail News: Intermodal
3/22/2017
Rail News: Passenger Rail
Norfolk Southern Corp. yesterday posted its 2016 annual report online, highlighting its progress at achieving first-year goals in the Class I's five-year strategic plan to streamline operations and drive profitability and growth.
In the report, NS Chief Executive Officer James Squires told shareholders that the company in 2016 met or exceeded its targets to lower operating costs, increase profitability and improve customer service, which put NS "well on our way to achieving our 2020 goals."
3/22/2017
Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
3/22/2017
Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
3/22/2017
Rail News: Passenger Rail
U.S. railroads had the lowest train accident rate on record in 2016, according to data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Derailment rates, which declined 10 percent in 2016 from 2015, as well as track-caused accident rates, are also both all-time lows. The 2016 rail safety statistics continue a string of record-setting years, showing this period has been the safest ever for the rail sector. The freight rail industry believes there is a strong correlation between safety gains and the research, development and implementation of new technologies, as well as sustained private spending averaging $26 billion annually in recent years.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 18, 2017.
3/22/2017
Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
3/22/2017
Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 22, 2017 - U.S. railroads had the lowest train accident rate on record in 2016, according to data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Derailment rates, which declined 10 percent in 2016 from 2015, as well as track-caused accident rates, are also both all-time lows. The 2016 rail safety statistics continue a string of record-setting years, showing this period has been the safest ever for the rail sector.
Bridge engineering firm Modjeski and Masters announced the start of steel construction on the main arch span of the Portageville Bridge across the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park in Portageville, New York.
The Portageville Bridge, also known as the High Bridge, is considered to be the vital link along Norfolk Southern Corporation's Southern Tier Route, a railroad line that runs between Binghamton and Buffalo, New York. Built in 1875, the historic 820-foot steel viaduct can no longer meet the demands of a Class 1 Heavy Freight Railroad. Construction to replace the bridge began in 2015. To date, construction has been focused on the preparation of the foundations and approach piers, which has included blasting of the gorge walls.
A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for a project that elevated two miles of Metrolink, Amtrak and freight tracks in Burbank, Calif. eliminating a street level crossing at Buena Vista Street and San Fernando Road.