Successful deployment of AutoHaul positions WA as global rail technology leader
AutoHaul trains have firmly positioned Western Australia and its heavy-haul rail industry as a global leader in the joint development and application of rail technology.
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Federal grant for CREATE’s Dolton Junction Interlocking rail project
US$19.2 million of federal funding has been awarded to the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency programme’s Dolton Junction Interlocking project.
Aurizon welcomes Mt Isa-Townsville rail corridor funding
The Queensland Government has committed to address high track access charges on the Mt Isa rail corridor.
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QRC welcomes government’s commitment to upgrading Townsville-Mount Isa rail line
The government’s rail commitment will drive North West Minerals Province potential for new investment, exports and jobs.
Green Cargo helps IKEA reduce climate impact by 4476 t of CO2 per year
The new traffic plan means that IKEA Transport & Logistics Services reduces its climate impact by 4476 t of carbon dioxide emissions per year, which strengthens the brand’s sustainability.
CD Cargo transports coal to Werndorf power plant
CD Cargo has begun transporting coal to the Werndorf power plant via its train wagons.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. subsidiaries lease two US short line railroads
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) subsidiaries have leased two US short line railroads, linking 400 miles of contiguous lines across Indiana, Illinois.
Construction begins at BNSF logistics centre that will improve access to Denver
BNSF Railway begins construction at its newest logistics centre, which will improve customer access to Denver and surrounding markets.
New opportunities created by power station rail project in North Yorkshire
A project which built specially-designed freight wagons to carry millions of t of biomass a year to the UK’s biggest power station and breathed new life into a disused rail yard is exploring opportunities for growth.
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BNSF plans 2019 capital programme for New Mexico
Maintenance projects to ensure BNSF continues to operate a safe and reliable rail network account for a majority of the company's plan in New Mexico, US, this year.
AAR issues statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address
“The private freight rail industry commends the Trump administration for its call to invest in US infrastructure.”
BNSF announces 2018 economic development results
The company received investments from customers totaling nearly US$3 billion last year.
CP President and CEO issues statement on Canadian grain train derailment
As a westbound grain train was making its way toward Vancouver, it derailed in between the Upper and Lower Spiral Tunnels just east of Field, B.C.
Maritime Transport and DB Cargo partnership to increase UK rail freight capacity
Maritime Transport and DB Cargo are to partner to launch a new division called Maritime Intermodal.
FESCO and ZIH launch freight train service from Germany to China
FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) and Zhengzhou International Hub (ZIH) are launching a container train service from Hamburg (Germany) to Zhengzhou (China).