Intermodal traffic at record high

در 2015-04-27 13:32، Rail Group News نوشته است:

Intermodal traffic at record high According to figures reported by the Association of American Railroads (AAR)for the week ending April 18, 2015, this is the second highest week on record for intermodal volume, up 8.1% compared to 2014. Full Article AAR marks another successful annual research review The 20th Annual AAR Research Review was held March 31-April 1, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the Hotel Elegante. Full Article Testing under way on Taipei airport metro lineDynamic testing has begun on a new express metro link between Taipei and Taiwan's busiest airport, Taoyuan International, which was used by 35.8 million passengers last year. Full Article Metrolinx moving forward with plans for Caledonia GO Station Metrolinx is moving forward with plans to add a new GO station on the Barrie GO Line at Eglinton Avenue West to serve the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA.) Full Article Three shortlisted for Auckland commuter contract Auckland Transport (AT) announced on April 24, 2015 that it has shortlisted three bidders for a contract to operate the city's commuter rail network from July 2016. Full Article Bentley issues call for submissions to 2015 Be Insipired awards Bentley Systems, Inc., issued its call for submissions to the 2015 Be Inspired Awards program; the deadline for entries is May 31, 2015. Full Article DB Systemtechnik carries out ICx inspectionsAPPROVAL inspections of German Rail's (DB) next generation ICx long-distance train are being carried out by DB Systemtechnik on behalf of manufacturer Siemens. Full Article RAILWAY AGE Events Railway Age | Parsons Next-Generation Train Control Conference May 6 & 7, 2015 Arlington, Va. Rail Insights Conference June 17 & 18, 2015 Chicago, Ill. Industry Events 2015 California Passenger Rail Summit April 28-29, 2015 Sacramento, CA.. Railway Educational Bureau April 28- May 1, 2015 Council Bluffs, Iowa Railway Age/Parsons Next-Generation Train Control Conference & Expo May 6-7, 2015 Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, Va Railway Age/Parsons Next-Generation Train Control Conference & Expo May 6-7, 2015 Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, Va Track-Train Dynamics 2015 May 12- 13, 2015 Chicago Marriot Midway Hotel, Chicago, Ill. 123rd Annual AAR DP&FC Conference June 15- 17, 2015 Westin Westminster Hotel, Westminster, Colo Rail Insights Railway Age Conference & Expo June 15- 17, 2015 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, Il. 6th Annual Rail and Intermodal Transportation Summer Youth Program July 26- August 1, 2015 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, Il. 2015 Right-of-Way Fatality & Trespass Prevention Workshop August 4- August 6, 2015 Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, N.C. View all Industry Events >   Railway Age Website  |  RT&S Website  |  IRJ Website  |  Subscribe to Newsletters

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Freight traffic stays relatively flat

در 2015-04-17 13:32، Rail Group News نوشته است:

Freight traffic stays relatively flat According to figures reported by the Association of American Railroads for the week ending April 11, 2015, freight rail traffic remained relatively flat. Full Article Metra, unions implementing a C3RS Management and transportation unions at Chicago’s Metra regional/commuter rail system have entered into an agreement to create a Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) designed “to proactively address safety issues and create a more positive safety culture. Full Article BLS Cargo launches Gotthard CargoBeamer intermodal service SWISS rail freight operator BLS Cargo launched a new transalpine service on April 15 for semitrailers with a corner height of 4 meters using rapid intermodal transfer technology developed by German logistics company CargoBeamer. Full Article BNSF, CSX extend contracts with Koppers Koppers Inc. has agreed to contract extensions with its two largest railroad customers, BNSF and CSX. Combined revenues from BNSF and CSX accounted for approximately 40% of 2014 railroad-related sales for the company. Full Article SNCF launches €120 million "door-to-door" travel project French National Railways (SNCF) passenger division SNCF Voyages has implemented a three-year, €120 million project to improve the door-to-door travel experience for rail passengers. Full Article Toyota Logistics Services likes going places with UP Toyota, whose advertising slogan is “Let’s Go Places,” is able to depend upon the railroads for the places its motor vehicles need to go. In recognition, Toyota Logistics Services has awarded Union Pacific 2014 Logistics Excellence Awards in Customer Service and Service Performance. Full Article CN embarks C$500 million for Western Canada CN has embarked on a C$500 million multi-year capital investment program for infrastructure improvements to its Western Canada feeder rail lines in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Full Article RAILWAY AGE Events Railway Age | Parsons Next-Generation Train Control Conference May 6 & 7, 2015 Arlington, Va. Rail Insights Conference June 17 & 18, 2015 Chicago, Ill. Industry Events New Jersey 2015 TransAction Conference April 21-23, 2015 Atlantic City, N.J. Railway Educational Bureau April 28- May 1, 2015 Council Bluffs, Iowa Railway Age/Parsons Next-Generation Train Control Conference & Expo May 6-7, 2015 Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, Va Track-Train Dynamics 2015 May 12- 13, 2015 Chicago Marriot Midway Hotel, Chicago, Ill. 123rd Annual AAR DP&FC Conference June 15- 17, 2015 Westin Westminster Hotel, Westminster, Colo Rail Insights Railway Age Conference & Expo June 15- 17, 2015 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, Il. 6th Annual Rail and Intermodal Transportation Summer Youth Program July 26- August 1, 2015 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, Il. 2015 Right-of-Way Fatality & Trespass Prevention Workshop August 4- August 6, 2015 Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, N.C. View all Industry Events >   Railway Age Website  |  RT&S Website  |  IRJ Website  |  Subscribe to Newsletters

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