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The mine and related rail infrastructure is the most significant project undertaken by CP since the mid-1980s.Photo – Canadian Pacific

5/3/2017    

Rail News: Canadian Pacific

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Norfolk Southern Corp. and software company PS Technology are developing a new train crew management and payroll system that is expected to improve efficiency, costs and productivity.NS and the firm have agreed to develop the automated system that would be deployed across the Class I's network, according to an NS press release."Incorporating PS Technology's CrewPro software with our operating and data platforms will save costs and streamline Norfolk Southern's train crew management and payroll processes," said Fred Ehlers, NS vice president information technology. "When deployed, the system will expand Norfolk Southern's digital capabilities to enhance interactions with our train crews.The "CrewPro" software will optimize train crew assignments by factoring in employees' work schedules and geographical operating credentials, federal regulations and labor contract requirements, Ehlers said."In effect, the software analyzes data to come up with the best, most efficient match of crew and train," he added.In addition to crew assignments, CrewPro will manage payroll, taxi and lodging services, and vacation scheduling for 11,700 NS transportation employees in train and engine service."The system leverages technology to reduce costs of managing train and engine service crews," said PS Technology President Seenu Chundru. "Optimization tools enable automated decision-making support and efficiency improvements.”Implementation of the new management system will help support the strategic plan to improve corporate performance, NS officials said. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 5/3/2017

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Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway

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Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation

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Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has extended the implementation dates of Part 243 Minimum Training Standards by one year according to a notice in the May 3 edition of the Federal Register.

Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 243, Training, Qualifications, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees requires each railroad or contractor that employs one or more safety-related railroad employees to develop and submit a training program to FRA for approval and to designate the minimum training qualifications for each occupational category of employee. The rule also requires most employers to conduct periodic oversight of their employees and develop annual written reviews of their training programs to close performance gaps.

A federal budget deal reached by Congress on April 30 includes approximately $150 million for two transit projects in California.

 

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Rail News: Supplier Spotlight

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Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

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Rail News: Passenger Rail

Canadian Pacific joined K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) to celebrate the opening of the Legacy Project mine on May 2.

CP says the mine is the first of its kind built in Saskatchewan in more than 40 years, and the rail infrastructure built to serve it is the most significant engineering project undertaken by railroad since the mid-1980s.

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Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 5/2/2017 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad has received the 2016 Toyota Logistics Excellence Award in Customer Service for the ninth consecutive year and, for the first time, the Kaizen Excellence Award recognizing excellence in continuous improvement, the Class I announced yesterday.This year is the first time Toyota honored a railroad with the Kaizen award, which commends UP's use of Toyota's problem-solving process to ensure damage-free loading at the auto ramp in Benicia, Calif., according to a UP press release."We're honored to receive the inaugural Kaizen award, demonstrating our dedication to continuous improvement, efficiency and shipment quality," said Jennifer Hamann, UP's vice president and general manager-automotive. "It is also a privilege to receive Toyota's Logistics Excellence Award in Customer Service year after year, as it reflects our unwavering commitment to provide an excellent customer experience."UP ships Toyota vehicles and auto parts throughout North America. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 5/2/2017

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Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad

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Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded Tutor Perini a $291.5-million contract for the Mid-Day Storage Yard portion of the East Side Access Project.

The facility encompasses approximately 33 acres and spans 1.5 miles from west to east within the Harold Interlocking in Queens, N.Y. The project will include demolition and removal of existing structures, railroad buildings and the Montauk Cutoff Bridge and ramp, and the construction of the Mid-Day Storage Yard, including excavation and grading of the yard, construction of retaining walls, duct banks, signal troughs and various structures, utilities, track work, pedestrian bridge and electrical substations.