A New York City Transit R156 diesel-electric, an 800-hp locomotive built by MotivePower in 2013, leads a short work train at the Grand Central Terminal station for the 42nd Street Shuttle. Work continues on modernization of the shuttle route and adjacent subway stations. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK — New subway technology was in the spotlight […]
NEW YORK — Andy Byford, the president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s subway and bus agency, New York City Transit, has resigned. Politico first reported the resignation, which was confirmed at the beginning of today’s MTA board meeting. In a statement, Byford said, I’m very proud of what we have achieved as a team over […]
Union Pacific’s yard hump at Davidson Yard in Fort Worth, Texas. Lance Lassen OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific confirmed today that it has shut down the hump at Davidson Yard in Fort Worth, Texas, and said more yard changes are likely as the railroad continues to reduce car handlings across its system. UP has shifted some […]
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific on Thursday reported lower revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter as traffic declined 11%, led by steep drops in coal and intermodal volume. For the quarter, operating income fell 5%, to $2.1 billion, as revenue decreased 9%, to $5.2 billion. Earnings per share slumped 5%, to $2.02, missing Wall […]
From Amtrak: “They grow up so fast! Amtrak’s new Acela fleet, set to enter service in 2021, continues its progression at Alstom’s facility in Hornell, NY, and the first train, out of 28 trainsets, will be moving to Pueblo, CO in mid-February for further testing. This video shows off the new trains in action, highlighting […]
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s last regular PCC line, Route 15 on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia will be streetcar free for at least two years starting Jan. 25. PCC car No. 2322 is seen here in February 2008. Scott A. Hartley PHILADELPHIA — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is replacing its fleet of Presidents’ Conference Committee […]
A New York-bound NJ Transit Northeast Corridor train arrives at Princeton Junction, N.J., in August 2019. New Jersey’s governor says there will be no NJ Transit fare increase in his new budget. TRAINS: David Lassen KEARNEY, N.J. — NJ Transit will not increase fares in 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday, marking the third year […]
An inbound Metro-North train with M8 equipment pauses at 125th Street on Dec. 28, 2019. The New Haven line, which uses the M8s, will be one of the last segments of the Metro-North to place positive train control in operation. NEW YORK — Metro-North will cut in positive train control for Extended Revenue Service Demonstration […]
The MTA will vote on a contract to manage changes at New York’s Penn Station, shown in May 2019. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK — Thursday’s meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board will vote on work at New York’s Pennsylvania Station and Long Island’s Elmont Station following discussion of both projects at committee meetings on […]
New York City Transit’s sidelined Bombardier R179 subway cars should return to service this week following work to address problems with doors. Courtesy of MTA/NYC Transit A rendering shows proposed R262 subway cars. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will issue a Request for Proposals for the new equipment later this year and could order the cars […]
PALESTINE, Texas — Government and Union Pacific officials remain at odds after a Monday meeting over efforts to retain railroad jobs in Palestine, increasing the likelihood a UP suit against the city will end up in court. The railroad sued the central Texas community late last year, seeking to end a contract dating to 1872 […]
MONTREAL — Troubled rail and aviation equipment manufacturer Bombardier Inc. is in talks with Alstom about the possibility of combining the two companies’ rail business, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg, citing “people familiar with the matter,” said preliminary talks had been held in recent months. Representatives of the two companies declined comment. The news came after Bombardier […]
