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Jul
13

Alpenglow Rail acquires VIP Rail

Denver-based freight-rail company Alpenglow Rail LLC yesterday announced it completed the acquisition of VIP Rail LLC, a short line in Sarnia, Ontario.

The transaction is the first for Alpenglow Rail, which is backed by private equity firm Stonecourt Capital, and recently was formed to seek acquisitions of and partnerships with short lines and related transportation businesses.

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Jul
13

FRA unveils record of decision for NEC FUTURE project

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) yesterday released a record of decision for the NEC FUTURE project, which is aimed at improving reliability and capacity for passenger-rail service along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) through 2040 and beyond.

The document marks the completion of the Tier 1 environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act, and establishes a long-term strategy for the NEC.

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Jul
13

AAR: U.S., Canadian rail traffic rose in July's first week

For the week ending July 8, U.S. railroads registered 453,080 carloads and intermodal units, up 2.4 percent compared with total volume from the same week last year, according to Association of American Railroads (AAR) data. Both comparative weeks included the July 4 holiday.

U.S. carloads in the period totaled 229,501 units, up 1.1 percent, while intermodal volume totaled 223,579 containers and trailers, up 3.7 percent.

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Jul
13

NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Amtrak incident in D.C.

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The CSX train was stopped on track adjacent to Amtrak's track.Photo – NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday released a preliminary report on the June 27 incident in which an Amtrak train struck and killed two CSX workers in the Ivy City neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

The two employees — a conductor and conductor trainee — were returning to their locomotive on their southbound train after inspecting a reported defective rail car. They had their backs toward the approaching Amtrak train when they were struck, NTSB officials said in the report.

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Jul
13

NJT FY 2018 budget: $3.6 billion

New Jersey Transit (NJT) has adopted a Fiscal Year 2018 budget of $3.6 billion "that supports continued investments in infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and enhance the overall customer experience."

The budget allocates $2.22 billion for operating and $1.38 billion for the agency's capital program.

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Jul
13

NJT FY 2018 budget: $3.6 billion

New Jersey Transit (NJT) has adopted a Fiscal Year 2018 budget of $3.6 billion "that supports continued investments in infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and enhance the overall customer experience."

The budget allocates $2.22 billion for operating and $1.38 billion for the agency's capital program.

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Jul
13

NJT FY 2018 budget: $3.6 billion

New Jersey Transit (NJT) has adopted a Fiscal Year 2018 budget of $3.6 billion "that supports continued investments in infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and enhance the overall customer experience."

The budget allocates $2.22 billion for operating and $1.38 billion for the agency's capital program.

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Jul
13

Alpenglow Rail finalizes VIP Rail acquisition

Alpenglow Rail LLC completed its acquisition of VIP Rail LLC. This acquisition is a first for the Denver-based shortline rail business, which is backed by private equity firm Stonecourt Capital.

VIP Rail is a shortline rail business located in Sarnia, Ontario's chemical valley, with access to "key U.S. populations and major Quebec and Ontario markets including Toronto and Montreal." The business' service offerings include switching, transloading, railcar storage, railcar inspection, cleaning and repair, warehousing and trucking.

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Jul
13

Alpenglow Rail finalizes VIP Rail acquisition

Alpenglow Rail LLC completed its acquisition of VIP Rail LLC. This acquisition is a first for the Denver-based shortline rail business, which is backed by private equity firm Stonecourt Capital.

VIP Rail is a shortline rail business located in Sarnia, Ontario's chemical valley, with access to "key U.S. populations and major Quebec and Ontario markets including Toronto and Montreal." The business' service offerings include switching, transloading, railcar storage, railcar inspection, cleaning and repair, warehousing and trucking.

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Jul
13

Alpenglow Rail finalizes VIP Rail acquisition

Alpenglow Rail LLC completed its acquisition of VIP Rail LLC. This acquisition is a first for the Denver-based shortline rail business, which is backed by private equity firm Stonecourt Capital.

VIP Rail is a shortline rail business located in Sarnia, Ontario's chemical valley, with access to "key U.S. populations and major Quebec and Ontario markets including Toronto and Montreal." The business' service offerings include switching, transloading, railcar storage, railcar inspection, cleaning and repair, warehousing and trucking.

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Jul
13

FRA issues ROD on NEC FUTURE

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued its Record of Decision (ROD) on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) FUTURE program that details a long-term vision for the corridor to improve and grow passenger rail service at a cost between $121 billion and $153 billion.

 

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Jul
13

FRA issues ROD on NEC FUTURE

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued its Record of Decision (ROD) on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) FUTURE program that details a long-term vision for the corridor to improve and grow passenger rail service at a cost between $121 billion and $153 billion.

 

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Jul
13

FRA issues ROD on NEC FUTURE

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued its Record of Decision (ROD) on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) FUTURE program that details a long-term vision for the corridor to improve and grow passenger rail service at a cost between $121 billion and $153 billion.

 

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Jul
13

Railroads stress better practices, new technologies to cut fuel consumption

In 2014, Krusinski Construction Co. built a fueling station for CN at Kirk Yard in Gary, Ind. Since 1995, the Class I has improved its fuel efficiency 36 percent while achieving record traffic growth.Photo – Krusinski Construction Co.

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Jul
12

Royal Palm Railway tourist trains to begin rolling in late summer

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The trains will run along Florida Central Railroad tracks.Photo – thefloridatrain.com

The Orlando & Northwestern Railway (O&NW) later this summer will begin running tourist trains along Florida Central Railroad tracks.

O&NW's services will be marketed under the "Royal Palm Railway Experience" brand. Initial offerings will include daytime entertainment between Tavares and Mt. Dora, Florida.

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Jul
12

Rail supplier news from United Rail, Vertex, Lochner and WSP USA (July 12)

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United Rail Inc. has reached an agreement to represent and support Ruf Telematik AG's products and services in the North American passenger-rail market. As part of the pact, United Rail will provide business development, sales and marketing, engineering, Buy America support and after-sales services for Ruf Telematik's offerings in North America. The two companies plan to introduce various railroad systems and products, including the VisiWeb passenger information system.Vertex Railcar Corp. has been officially certified to manufacture and supply tank cars to the North American market, the company announced earlier this week. The company on July 6 received the Association of American Railroads' M-1002 initial certification. Transportation engineering firm Lochner has appointed Jeanne Cormier chief executive officer following Jim Bishop's retirement. Since May 2016, Cormier has served as the company's chief operating officer. She joined Lochner's Connecticut construction engineering and inspection practice nearly three decades ago. Cormier also has served the firm as director of strategic growth and a board member. WSP USA named John Fisher Northern California district manager. In the role, he'll be responsible for oversight of the firm's operations in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and Sacramento. In addition, Fisher will continue to serve as San Francisco area manager, directly overseeing the operations of WSP's transportation and infrastructure office in San Francisco. He has 20 years of public policy, legislative, project management, and community and inter-governmental relations experience at the local, state and federal levels. Fisher previously spent more than four years as manager of government and community relations for Bay Area Rapid Transit.

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Rep. Frelinghuysen explains the $900M for Gateway Program in THUD bill

A New Jersey congressman, who happens to chair the committee responsible for appropriating funds for transportation programs, explains the funds allocated for the Gateway Program will advance a project that is critical to the U.S. economy.

 

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Rep. Frelinghuysen explains the $900M for Gateway Program in THUD bill

A New Jersey congressman, who happens to chair the committee responsible for appropriating funds for transportation programs, explains the funds allocated for the Gateway Program will advance a project that is critical to the U.S. economy.

 

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Rep. Frelinghuysen explains the $900M for Gateway Program in THUD bill

A New Jersey congressman, who happens to chair the committee responsible for appropriating funds for transportation programs, explains the funds allocated for the Gateway Program will advance a project that is critical to the U.S. economy.

 

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Jul
12

Bay Line Railroad to continue serving Enviva at Florida port

Wood pellet producer Enviva Partners LP today announced its contracts with the Panama City Port Authority, Bay Line Railroad LLC and SSA Gulf Inc. have been extended through 2023.

The commitment to the railroad, port and Northern Florida region supports operations at the company's Cottondale, Florida, facility, which can produce 720,000 metric tons of pellets per year, Enviva officials said in a press release.

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