Visitors look at models of CRRC equipment at InnoTrans in Berlin during the 2016 trade show. CRRC plans to bid for a Washington Metro equipment contract despite opposition from lawmakers. TRAINS: David Lassen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chinese rail equipment manufacturer CRRC plans to bid on a contract for new equipment for the DC Metro rail […]
PROMONTORY SUMMIT, Utah — For one day on Friday, lonely, windswept Promontory Summit filled with thousands of visitors eager to celebrate the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad 150 years ago today. The morning began with positioning steam locomotive replicas Jupiter and No. 119, representing the Central Pacific and Union Pacific, respectively. Soon afterward, a […]
Ginger Adamiak, left, and Yesica Gloria Marrufo KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Southern has announced the reorganization of its leadership over the Chemical & Petroleum and Industrial & Consumer commodity groups. Previously serving as vice president energy, industrial development and innovation, Ginger Adamiak was appointed vice president energy and chemical products, adding chemical and […]
CHICAGO – Metra and other public transportation agencies are being confronted with funding needs that government cannot satisfy and more private investment is needed if these agencies are to survive, the head of Chicago’s commuter rail agency says. Norman Carlson, the chairman of Metra’s board, says that if transportation agencies like his are to be […]
NEW YORK – MTA New York City Transit has completed the implementation of “Automatic Train Operation” this week, a technology that helps enable faster and more reliable service, on the Flushing 7 Line in Queens. It is the second such line in the system, after the L Line. The news comes just months after the introduction […]
Cast members from the musical “As One” gather for a group photo on a stage at the Golden Spike National Historic Park on Friday. The musical was the main educational and entertainment event during ceremonies marking the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. TRAINS: Steve Sweeney A sign near a re-enactors’ encampment […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Repairs on two cracked beams that led to the closure of the Transbay Transit Center have been completed ahead of schedule, setting the stage for reopening of the $2.2-billion facility. Officials with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority announced Thursday that the repairs were done, KTVU-TV news reports. Previously, the authority had indicated […]
PHILADELPHIA — A 57-year-old Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority conductor was shot in the hip Friday afternoon during an attempted robbery at a Regional Rail station, Philly.com reports. The conductor, whose name has not been released, was shot about 3:25 p.m. on a platform at the Carpenter station, according to SEPTA press officer Andrew Busch. Carpenter […]
A Norfolk Southern train works at Brush Yard in Decatur, Ill., in November 2016. Shippers are saying operational changes brought by Precision Scheduled Railroading are leading to extensive charges for not loading or unloading cars quickly enough, even when railroad service is an issue. Steve Smedley WASHINGTON – Shippers are not exactly jumping for joy […]
NEW ORLEANS — Flooding has led to service disruptions on two Amtrak routes serving New Orleans, with the City of New Orleans and Sunset Limited both offering truncated service as a result. The triweekly Sunset Limited, which normally operates between Los Angeles and New Orleans, is currently unable to operate between Houston (or San Antonio) […]
OGDEN, Utah – Historic locomotives are steaming up the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in Utah. On Thursday, Union Pacific hosted its own event for media and the public just south of Ogden’s Union Station. The event involved 4-8-4 No. 844 and newly rebuilt Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. […]
Big Boy No. 4014 and 4-8-4 No. 844 form the backdrop as a giant Golden Spike is hammered in place at an Ogden, Utah, ceremony by officials and descendants of participants in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. TRAINS: Jim Wrinn OGDEN, Utah — With a call on the radio from Union Pacific Chairman Lance […]
