Industry News 

CSX Set Third-Quarter Financial Record

DOT Credit Council Recommends $26.8 Million in RRIF Funding for Two Short-Line Rail Freight Terminal Projects

On June 19th the Department of Transportation's Credit Council recommended approval of two federal loans for freight rail projects from the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement (RRIF) Program. The formal Credit Council recommendation is one of the major final steps in the process of approving a RRIF loan.

KCSR to Upgrade Rail Line through Missouri, Illinois

Kansas City Southern Railway Co. (KCSR) will spend $20.9 million this year on construction and improvement projects on the Mexico and Roodhouse subdivisions, with work planned between Clark, Mo., and Roodhouse, Ill., the company announced on July 1st. (Progressive Railroading).

MBTA Kicks Off $12.7 Million Project to Replace Ageing Third Rail, Switch Heaters

On June 22, 2015, track workers will begin to replace third rail and switch heaters along the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Orange Line. The work marks the start of a $12.7 million project aimed at replacing those components along vulnerable outdoor sections of the Orange and Red lines, agency officials said in a press release. (Progressive Railroading).

UP Performing Track Renewal in Illinois

Union Pacific released details of a $6 million project being performed on the rail line between Hillsboro and South Roxana, Ill. The project, which is part of the $119 million the railroad plans to spend in Illinois this year, began June 24 and is scheduled to be completed the end of July. (RT&S).

UP Slates $15 Million for One Missouri Line

Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is investing nearly $15 million in its rail line between the Missouri/Iowa border and Trenton, Mo., part of an overall $66 million program in that state, the company announced July 13, 2015. The project began July 9 and is scheduled to be completed by mid-August. (Railway Age).

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Member News

Amsted Rail Ramps Up Wheel Production Capacity

Amsted Rail is making a significant capital investment in its Griffin wheel facilities that will boost wheel capacity more than 10% across its five North American locations, the company announced June 24, 2015. (Railway Age).

Atlantic Track Announces Promotion of William Roan

Atlantic Track promoted William Roan Jr. to vice president. Roan joined the company in 1993, and has contributed to Atlantic Track's growth and development, according to a company press release. Through Roan's efforts, the company's transit group has become an important revenue generator, company officials said. (Progressive Railroading).

Kries named Miner Director of Engineering

Miner Enterprises has promoted 24-year Engineering Department employee Andrew Kries to Director of Engineering. He replaces Bob Pokorski, who is taking on a new position at Trinity Rail. (Railway Age).

Parsons and Whitmore announce new hires

Parsons hired David Nichols as vice president and transportation program director. Robert McCreary joined Whitmore as international sales manager. (Progressive Railroading).

Rail Suppliers Updates from ENSCO Rail, Hanson, and NxGen Rail Services
ENSCO Rail has received a contract to equip two CN hi-rail vehicles with a track geometry measurement system and a machine vision joint bar inspection system to assess track condition. Mark Keller joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.'s regional office in Chicago. In his new role, he'll design bridges and retaining wall components for rail projects throughout the United States. Amtrak has certified the NxGen Rail Services track inspection car for operation on the back of the national passenger railroad's trains. (Progressive Railroading).

RailWorks Executive Brace Retires

Scott Brace, who has served as president of RailWorks Track Systems, Inc., for the past five years, has retired. (Railway Age).

Rocla Acquires Concrete Tie Business from Koppers and Lehigh

Rocla Concrete Tie Inc. announced on July 13, 2015, that it has acquired KSA Limited Partnership from Koppers Inc. and Lehigh Hanson Inc. Rocla officials expect the acquisition to allow the company to expand its customer base and product range.
 

Sound Transit Taps Oldcastle Precast, Stacy & Witbeck for "Floating" Light-Rail Segment

Wasatch Railroad Contractors Acquires Dimec Rail Services

RR Mergers & Acquisitions, a specialist in the sale of rail service and supplier companies, has announced the sale of the Shoshoni, Wyo.-based Dimec Railcar Repair Operations to Cheyenne, Wyo.-based Wasatch Railroad Contractors. (Railway Age).