CD Cargo transports coal to Werndorf power plant
CD Cargo has begun transporting coal to the Werndorf power plant via its train wagons.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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).
Liverpool to Scotland rail freight service eases pressure on local roads
Peel Ports reports on success of the rail freight service that was launched between the Port of Liverpool and Scotland.
Wabtec and GE transaction expected to close by end of February 2019
On 25 January, Wabtec Corporation and GE Transportation modified the terms of their merger agreement and publicly filed S4 and S1 registration statements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
CP reports record 4Q18
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has reported sustainable, profitable growth will continue into 2019.
Aurizon supplies new wagons to Port of Newcastle for coal exports
Aurizon helping to power fast growing economies in Asia and on the Indian sub-continent by exporting high energy, low ash coal from Australia.
CTA investigates Vancouver rail service issues; Canadian Pacific responds
Canadian Pacific takes great exception to having the company included in a formal investigation into rail service in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver.