North American rail industry news
Latest railroad industry news from the USA, Canada and Mexico, including passenger and freight operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
UP pleased with services but ‘must improve’ safety
USA: Union Pacific has reported net income for 2019 of $5·9bn, down 1% year-on-year, and $8·38 per diluted share, up 6% from 2018. Operating revenue of $21·7bn was down from $22·8bn the previous year, with operating income flat at $8·6bn.
Precision Scheduled Railroading ‘sustains momentum’ at Kansas City Southern
USA: ‘Kansas City Southern’s implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading principles has sustained momentum in the fourth quarter, driving strong results in the form of more consistent and reliable operations, improved customer service, improved cost structure and growth in shareholder returns’, said President & CEO Patrick J Ottensmeyer when presenting the ...
Guelph buses to get greener
CANADA: Funding has been announced for three projects to convert the bus fleet in the city of Guelph in Ontario to battery operation.
Federal funding to support innovative approaches to public transport
USA: The Federal Transit Administration has launched the Accelerating Innovative Mobility initiative, which Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said would ‘enhance the service, design, and financing of public transportation systems through forward thinking and innovative practices’.
New York MTA to study passenger options for Brooklyn freight corridor
USA: New York MTA is to launch a formal study of proposals to introduce passenger trains over the 27 km Bay Ridge line in Brooklyn.
New York MTA awards 8th Avenue corridor CBTC contract
USA: New York MTA has awarded LK Comstock & Co a $245·8m contract to install Siemens Mobility Communications-Based Train Control, and undertake other equipment enhancements on the 8th Avenue subway corridor.
Metrolink marks $32m modernisation of Van Nuys station
Boston revises fare collection modernisation plan
Funding for a classroom in a tank wagon and rail safety education
BART board approves CBTC, connectivity and security programmes
Cuomo proposes southern extension to New York Penn Station
DART awards Stadler’s first US maintenance contract
Monterrey expands metro fleet
Wabtec expands capabilities with purchase of RELCO Locomotives
Company hopes to use railways to develop drone delivery corridors
Genesee & Wyoming acquisition completed
AirTrain JFK peoplemover contract renewed
Free Lyft rides from train to plane at Ontario International Airport
St Louis operator selects operational testing software
‘Landmark’ $3·7bn deal paves way for passenger rail expansion in Virginia
Union Pacific completes Positive Train Control implementation
Understanding fuel cell applications
Helping short lines to prepare for emergencies
CN meets US PTC deadline