Interiors to enhance passenger comfort in the future

From Global Railway Review; September 5, 2018 In times of increasing mobility, train design is becoming a key topic. Interiors…

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Rail unions file petition against FRA over Kansas City Southern de Mexico crew dispute

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; September 5, 2018 Two rail unions have filed a joint petition against the Federal Railroad Administration…

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CSX overhauling intermodal; UP customers affected

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; September 6, 2018 The peak season for intermodal traffic is fast approaching,…

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Union Pacific to procure 1,000 new, much-needed refrigerated boxcars

By Rand Green, The Produce News; September 06, 2018 Addressing attendees at a transportation workshop during the Idaho Grower Shipper…

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The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Formally Submits Entry Into Engineering Request to the Federal Transit Administration for the West Lake Corridor Project

A Press Release From NICTD, Valpolife.com; September 5, 2018 The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), operator of the South…

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Indiana state funds sought for passenger rail

By DAVE GONG, The Journal Gazette, September 6, 2018 A Fort Wayne city councilman is requesting $20 million of Gov.…

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One step forward, one step back for Amtrak board appointee

By BRIANNA GURCIULLO With help from Tanya Snyder, Politico Morning Transportation; September 6, 2018 ONE STEP FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK:…

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Opinion: Amtrak needs to lead by example

By Chip Kraft, Railway Age Magazine; September 5, 2018 To the degree that the new Amtrak management team is sincerely…

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At an investors’ conference, Norfolk Southern is still getting asked about its comparison to CSX

By John Kingston, Executive Editor, Freight Waves; September 5, 2018 Even at an investors’ conference sponsored by Cowen Inc. in…

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Passenger Rail Can Boost Ridership And Revenue Through Digital Connectivity And Services

By  Gilles Roucolle, Jean-Pierre Cresci, Sebastian Janssen, and Tilman Apitzsch, Contributors, Forbes Magazine; September 6, 2018 Convenience, cost, and comfort…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline: On to Phase 2?

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; September 5, 2018 The Florida Development Finance Corp. (FDFC) has approved Brightline’s…

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Corridor Capital debuts new Internet website address

Corridor Capital of Chicago has a new Internet address for the company’s website, corridorrail.com. The company’s former website address, ccrail.com…

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Wilmington, North Carolina Wilmington rolls ahead with rail-realignment study

By Gareth McGrath, Staff, Wilmington Star News; September 5, 2018 WILMINGTON — Calling it a potentially “transformative project” for Wilmington,…

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Canadian National orders 60 more GE locomotives

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; September 5, 2018 CN will purchase another 60 GE Transportation locomotives, expanding the Class I’s 200-unit…

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The Best Fall Foliage Train Trips to Take This Year

By Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure; September 5, 2018 Living in a world of pristine beaches and towering castles, it’s…

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Maryland lawmakers press CSX for more details on Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel

By Holden Wilen, Reporter, Baltimore Business Journal; September 4, 2018 Members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation are disappointed in the lack…

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Talk About Stalled Trans-Hudson Tunnel, Portal Bridge Takes on Ominous Tone

By John Reitmeyer, NJSpotlight.com; September 5, 2018 With federal funding for a new trans-Hudson rail tunnel and other long-planned infrastructure…

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The news keeps getting worse. Governor says New Jersey Transit delays will continue into next year.

By Larry Higgs, NJ.com; September 5, 2018 Gov. Phil Murphy pulled no punches when he warned commuters that NJ Transit’s problems…

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The Daily CSX: CSX reassures customers it can handle peak season this year

By Will Robinson, Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal; September 5, 2018 In a letter to CSX (Nasdaq: CSX) customers, Executive Vice…

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Gust of wind a possible reason for 23-car Union Pacific train derailment in Utah

By Rhett Wilkinson, Staff Reporter, Millard County Chronicle Progress; September 4, 2018 Citing “Mother Nature,” “mixed freight” was damaged after…

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North Carolina man’s effort spurs shift in locomotive power

Iredell man’s effort spurs shift in rail power By Kate Stevens, Statesville Record & Landmark; September 4, 2018 A Mooresville…

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Ottawa to provide long-term support for Churchill, Manitoba rail line, port: new owner

By The Canadian Press, SooToday.com; September 4, 2018 CHURCHILL, Man. — A partnership taking over a port and broken railway…

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Feds to New York City Mayor: Don’t count on our money for your trolley

By Julianne Cuba, Brooklyn Paper; September 4, 2018 Mayor DeBlasio shouldn’t count on getting the federal cash he needs to…

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Ann Arbor, Michigan releases new drawings of proposed $86M train station

By Ryan Stanton, mlive.com; September 4, 2018 ANN ARBOR, MI – The city of Ann Arbor has released a new…

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Ohio: Aurora, Norfolk Southern and FirstEnergy clash over use of abandoned rail land

By James Ewinger, The Cleveland Plain Dealer; September 4, 2018 AURORA, Ohio – The city is battling Norfolk Southern Railway…

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