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Feb
01

Chao sworn in as Secretary of Transportation

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

 

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Feb
01

U.S. Senate confirms Chao as transportation secretary

2/1/2017    

Rail News: People

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Feb
01

AAR: Freight railroads to spend $22 billion on capex in 2017

2/1/2017    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

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Feb
01

Privately Owned US Freight Rail Industry to Spend More Than $22 Billion in 2017

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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. 

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Jan
31

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

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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. 

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Jan
31

TransLink reports record ridership in 2016

1/31/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Jan
31

Legislation to make 45G tax credit permanent re-enters House

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

 

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Jan
31

Legislation to make 45G tax credit permanent re-enters House

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

 

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Jan
31

Creel officially takes Canadian Pacific’s reigns

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.

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Jan
31

Creel officially takes Canadian Pacific’s reigns

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.

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Jan
31

Miller Ingenuity enhances company mission to focus on rail safety

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

 

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Jan
31

Miller Ingenuity enhances company mission to focus on rail safety

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

 

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Jan
31

ARCI: Car orders, deliveries fell in fourth quarter

1/31/2017    

Rail News: Mechanical

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Jan
31

Amtrak names Feidt CFO

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

 

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Jan
31

Amtrak names Feidt CFO

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

 

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Jan
31

Hakim to serve as MTA head on interim basis

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced Veronique Hakim will serve as executive director of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on an interim basis.

 

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Jan
31

Hakim to serve as MTA head on interim basis

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced Veronique Hakim will serve as executive director of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on an interim basis.

 

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Jan
31

Denver RTD's R Line to open in late February

1/31/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Jan
31

Creel succeeds Harrison as CP CEO

1/31/2017    

Rail News: Canadian Pacific

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Jan
31

Creel succeeds Harrison as CP CEO

1/31/2017    

Rail News: Canadian Pacific

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