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January 2016
Happy New Year from REMSA!
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Industry Events
Railroad Day on the Hill 2016
March 3, 2016
Washington, DC
USA Pavilion at
InnoTrans 2016
September 20-23, 2016
Berlin, Germany
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REMSA Welcomes
New Members
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In This Issue:
Industry News
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REMSA to Host USA Pavilion at InnoTrans 2016 - Reserve Your Exhibit Space Today
REMSA will once again be hosting the USA Pavilion at InnoTrans 2016, to be held September 20-23, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The USA Pavilion offers a turnkey service to exhibitors, which drastically simplifies exhibiting at an international trade fair.
The pavilion layout will hold a common exhibit area that includes internet, refreshments, seating, and meeting space along with booth space for each exhibition company; translators will also be present. Additional benefits to exhibitors include support and guidance on translation and shipping materials; transportation advice including airport, hotel, and expo center transfers,; and access to the USA Pavilion room block.
Space within the USA Pavilion is limited. Space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Urszula Soucie at
[email protected] with any questions.
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January 6-9. 2016 | Hotel del Coronado | San Diego, CA
The NRC and REMSA kicked 2016 off by hosting the Annual 2016 NRC Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA. Over 1,250 railroad construction and maintenance stakeholders gathered to hear presentations from major freight railroads, including Union Pacific, BNSF, Watco, as well as key speakers from other transit agencies.
2016 NRC-REMSA Exhibit Setup
Attendees also had the chance to tour the NRC-REMSA Exhibit Hall that featured over 140 rail supplier and contracting companies.
REMSA Board Members Registering
REMSA would like to thank all those that attended for your continued support of the NRC-REMSA Exhibition and we look forward to seeing you in 2017 in Boca Raton, FL. More information on booth sales will be available in the summer.
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Africa Rail 2016
US Commerce Department Seeks to Support US Companies that Attend
(Exhibit Space Not Needed)
The United States Department of Commerce is encouraging American rail supply companies to attend Africa Rail 2016 this June in South Africa. They are eager to work with REMSA to help facilitate a matchmaking program for US companies and potential buyers at the event (exhibit space is not needed).
Africa Rail 2016 will take place on June 28 -29, 2016.
Research suggests there are projects valued at $495bn of rail-only projects in Africa planned or under way. These range from design and planning, business analysis, new locomotives and rolling stock, train management, track maintenance to refurbishment of existing assets, and more.
Please contact Urszula Soucie at
[email protected]
with any questions.
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Please Mark Your Calendars for March 3, 2016
Over the past 15 years, Railroad Day on Capitol Hill has proven to be an incredibly effective way to get our advocacy message to Congress. The size of the event, the geographical diversity of the participants, and the unified railroad industry message has focused Congress on our issues like never before.
We look forward to seeing many members in DC to join REMSA and the rail industry at-large on this important day. Rail suppliers have a unique story to tell. Whether it be local manufacturing jobs, a thriving small business in the community, or large state employer, your stories are crucial for successful
advocacy
for our industry.
Railroad Day on the Hill 2016 has been set for
March 3, 2016
. You may register for the event and for your hotel by clicking here.
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REMSA Grassroots Program
Sign-up Today
The Grassroots Program is excited to kick off its second year.
Congress has recently released its
recess calendar for 2016.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity for your company, please reach out to REMSA today!
Please contact Sean Winker, REMSA Grassroots Coordinator, at 202-715-2917 or
[email protected] for more information.
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Industry News
Amtrak Flips PTC Switch on Northeast Corridor Routes
Amtrak
activated positive train control (PTC) technology in the Northeast Corridor between Philadelphia and New York City this past weekend [December 22, 2015]. (Progressive Railroading).
BNSF's Carl Ice Named Railroader of the Year
Carl R. Ice, President and Chief Executive Officer of BNSF Railway, has been named 2016 Railroader of the Year by railroad industry trade journal
Railway Age. Ice is
Railway Age's 53rd Railroader of the Year. (RT&S).
Elliott Highlights Changes under STB Reauthorization Act
Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Daniel Elliott III
announced on December 21,2015 details
of the STB Reauthorization Act of 2015, which President Obama signed into law late last week [December 22, 2015]. (Progressive Railroading).
KCS Railway to Invest $15 Million in Louisiana
Kansas City Southern Railway Co.
(KCSR) will spend about $15 million this year on rail and bridge improvements at the Beaumont Subdivision between DeQuincy and DeRidder, La., Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced on January 11. (Progressive Railroading).
Leaked Letters to STB Indicate Shipper Concerns over CP/NS
Reuters, which originally broke the story late last year about Canadian Pacific's targeting of Norfolk Southern for acquisition before CP officially announced it, has published excerpts of several letters to the Surface Transportation Board from industry groups representing several major NS freight customers. The letters ask the STB to reject a merger application. (Railway Age).
NS says "No" for the Third Time
Norfolk Southern on Dec. 23, 2015 rejected Canadian Pacific's third and most recent proposal to acquire NS. CP on Dec. 16 offered $32.86 in cash, a fixed exchange ratio of 0.451 shares in a new company that would own Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern, and 0.451 of a Contingent Value Right. (Railway Age).
OLI Names New President & CEO
Bonnie Murphy, a former commuter rail executive and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) official, will become President and CEO of
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI)
in late January, OLI Board Chair Bill Barringer announced Jan. 5, 2016. (Railway Age).
SLSI Names Executive Director; Selects Advisory Board, Board of Directors
The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has selected Ron Hynes as Executive Director to "advance its mission of providing the leadership to enhance the safety culture and safety conformance of short line and regional railroads," the organization announced on Dec. 14, 2015. (RT&S).
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GREX Appoints Ewing VP of Human Resources
NRC Awards 2015 Field Employee and Rail Construction Project of the Year
NRC Selects Laurello for Hall of Fame
Parsons Taps New Head of Federal, Makes Two other Appointments
Parsons has made three top level appointments in order to better align the company to serve its customers. (Washington Technology).
Rail Supplier News: Hanson, Holland and Loram
The Tanana River Bridge in Salcha, Alaska, has been selected as a finalist for the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award, project was designed by
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Holland LP's Railway Measurement Systems and Services (RMSS) business unit on Nov. 17 marked its 1,000th day without injury.
Loram Maintenance of Way Inc.
has appointed Brad Willems chief financial officer. Willems will be responsible for corporate accounting, tax and information technology.
(Progressive Railroading).
Railway Age Announces Winners of Inaugural Fast Trackers Contest
After nearly three months and 57 entries later,
Railway Age
editors, along with judges Nick Little, Managing Director of Michigan State University's Railway Management Program and Ronald L. Batory, President and Chief Operating Officer of Consolidated Rail Corporation, have selected the winning 10 in
Railway Age's
inaugural Fast Trackers-10 Under 40 contest. (Railway Age).
TranSystems has named Alex Houseal regional vice president for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey operations. (RT&S).
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