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Declining coal volumes, as well as weaker shipments of energy-related commodities, certain other industrial products categories and were factors in BNSF's resultsPhoto – BNSF.com

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The SMART (Internation Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation workers) Transportation Division’s (TD) Missouri State Legislative Board released the results of a survey Nov. 2 revealing Missouri residents strongly support the addition of transportation options and more stringent safety requirements.

 

Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced a new strategy Nov. 3 aimed at improving the nation’s transportation system.

 

The New York & Atlantic Railway Company (NYA) announced multiple of upper-level promotions this week, including the promotion of current vice president James P. Bonner to president, effective Nov. 4, 2016.

 

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced Nov. 2 the launch of a three-month smartphone application pilot program that will allow North Carolina riders to plan their commutes and track trains in real time.

 

Metrom Rail, a developer of rail safety technology, released a new, modular PTC offering Nov. 2 that the company says can be implemented without significantly affecting train throughput.

 

Rail News Home BNSF Railway 11/2/2016 Rail News: BNSF Railway
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has approved a $10,000 grant to make rail safety upgrades near a railroad crossing and track in King County, Wash.The grant was provided through the Grade Crossing Protective Fund at the request of the city of Auburn, Wash. BNSF Railway Co. owns the tracks involved in the project.The city requested $10,306 to extend safety fencing along the city's right-of-way at B Street NW to the West Main Street crossing in Auburn. Additional fencing will also be installed on the city's right-of-way on both sides of the railroad tracks at 2nd Street NW, just north of the West Main Street crossing. The track area involved has a history of four pedestrian and train incidents since 2007, including three fatalities, according to a commission press release.The fencing will be used to prevent pedestrians from walking on the track and direct them to the West Main Street crossing, which is equipped with active railroad warning devices. The upgrades must be completed by May 1, 2017. The city will provide ongoing maintenance of the fencing. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 11/2/2016

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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. 

 

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

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