TriMet has hired Patrick Preusser as executive director of transportation where he will lead the transit agency's Transportation Division.
He will be responsible for the operational activities for bus, MAX light rail, WES commuter rail and LIFT paratransit service. The division includes about 1,750 employees who deliver more than 101 million rides a year.
12/29/2016
Rail News: Safety
New Mexico and local officials broke ground yesterday on the Central New Mexico Rail Park near Los Lunas.
Located near the BNSF Railway Co. network, the park will provide a major connection between Southern California and Chicago, Los Lunas and Bernalillo County officials said in a press release.
12/28/2016
Rail News: Passenger Rail
Freight railroads provide firm footing for businesses large and small. And that is made possible because smart and sensible regulations in play today allow the rail industry to earn the revenues needed to invest in infrastructure and equipment.
Yet just as a new administration and Congress arrive in Washington, forces are undermining freight rail's ability to generate revenues and continue record private investments.
12/28/2016
Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 28, 2016 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 24, 2016.
Recipients of the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC)/RT&S Contractor Safety Awards were announced in a Dec. 27 email, with more than half of contestants earning perfect scores.
Recipients of the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC)/RT&S Contractor Safety Awards were announced in a Dec. 27 email, with more than half of contestants earning perfect scores.
12/28/2016
Rail News: Passenger Rail
12/28/2016
Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) has appointed Gordon Trafton to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) has appointed Gordon Trafton to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
12/27/2016
Rail News: Passenger Rail