The Association of American Railroads (AAR) awarded the 2016 Professional Environmental Excellence Award, described as the highest honor for environmental professionals in the railroad industry, to Russ McDaniel of Norfolk Southern (NS) today.
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Rail News Home Canadian Pacific 11/2/2016 Rail News: Canadian Pacific
KCS plans to spend $14.3 million on projects in the New Orleans subdivision.Photo – Kansas City Southern
KCS plans to spend $14.3 million on projects in the New Orleans subdivision.Photo – Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Southern (KCS) will spend $14.3 million this year on construction and improvement projects on its New Orleans subdivision.
The Class I has scheduled rail, crosstie and crossing improvements between Port Allen and Simmesport, La., and a rail project in Norco, La. The work will begin Nov. 15 and extend through late December, according to a KCS press release.
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For Immediate Release
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for October and Week Ending October 29, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 2, 2016 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for October 2016.
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CP officials expressed disappointment at TSB Chair Kathy Fox's comments on train-crew fatigue.Photo – Canadian Pacific
CP officials expressed disappointment at TSB Chair Kathy Fox's comments on train-crew fatigue.Photo – Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific officials yesterday expressed disappointment with Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) Chair Kathy Fox's comments on the topic of fatigue in the rail industry, which the board addressed with its latest safety watchlist.
Earlier this week, the TSB released its annual safety watchlist, which identifies the key safety issues that the board says should be addressed in the rail, air and marine sectors. This year's list includes crew fatigue, which TSB Chair Kathy Fox said in a press release has been a factor in numerous railroad investigations, "most notably regarding freight-train operations."
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HNTB Corporation (HNTB) has hired Michael Steffen as its new senior systems project manager, specializing in positive train control.
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The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) has announced it will invest about $14.3 million in construction on its New Orleans Subdivision before the calendar year ends.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Freight Rail Industry Honors Employees for Environmental Awareness
Norfolk Southern's Russ McDaniel Awarded 2016 Professional Environmental Excellence Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 2, 2016 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today awarded the 2016 Professional Environmental Excellence Award, which is the highest honor for environmental professionals in the railroad industry, to Russ McDaniel of Norfolk Southern.
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The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SDMTS) has ordered 45 new S70 light-rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens for use along its rail system.
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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released this year’s safety Watchlist and announced efforts to include government and industry leaders in conversations and efforts to enhance the safety of Canada’s transportation network.
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Rail News Home Norfolk Southern Railway 10/31/2016 Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern's Safety Train serves as a mobile technical training center.Photo – Norfolk Southern Corp.
Norfolk Southern's Safety Train serves as a mobile technical training center.Photo – Norfolk Southern Corp.
Norfolk Southern Corp.'s "Safety Train" rolled into Chattanooga, Tenn., last week to host 195 emergency responders for advanced training in how to handle hazardous materials.
The train serves as a mobile technical training center for the continuing education of first responders and government agency representatives. Staged last week on a track near the Chattanooga Fire Department, the train attracted emergency responders from 14 agencies in the Chattanooga and northwest Georgia areas, according to an NS press release.
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) officials say they plan to present a stringent budget recommendation to the board’s Finance Committee at its Nov. 3 meeting.
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Rail News Home Canadian National Railway - CN 10/31/2016 Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN
CN has been named to the the Climate A List by CDP in recognition of the Class I's actions and strategies in response to climate change.CN was awarded a position on the list by the international not-for-profit organization that conducts independent assessments of corporations' climate change efforts. CDP takes into account actions to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change in the past reporting year, then produces data to reflect those efforts.CN is one of 193 companies that appear on this year's CDP A List."We are pleased to be recognized by the CDP for the eighth straight year and proud of CN's continued leadership on climate change action," said CN President and Chief Executive Officer Luc Jobin in a press release. "Operating efficiently has been the hallmark of CN's success and in the last decade we've reduced our rail locomotive carbon emission intensity by 19 percent and remain approximately 15 percent more fuel efficient than the industry average."CN provides its customers a carbon calculator that allows them to determine their emissions savings by switching freight from truck to rail, Jobin said, adding that trains are about four times more fuel efficient than trucks.The Climate A List was released in CDP's report, "Out of the Starting Blocks: Tracking Progress on Corporate Action." Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Build America Bureau is urging applicants to submit proposals for as much as $850 million in Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grants.
“Across the country, there are sidelined projects that are essential to America’s cities and our transportation network, and leveraging a FASTLANE grant from the Build America Bureau can move many of these projects forward,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. “FASTLANE grants give us an opportunity to identify and invest strategically in those projects that are critical to keeping our nation’s economic engine running.”
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Union Pacific will be performing track work along three of Metra's commuter lines throughout November.
On the UP West Line to Elburn, workers will be replacing insulated joints throughout the line. Metra notes that wear and tear can cause signal failures that disrupt rail traffic and delay trains. Welders will also be out across the line making repairs to the track and work on the Salt Creek Bridge in Villa Park that began in October will continue.