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Norfolk Southern Appoints Industry Veteran John Orr as Chief Operating Officer

David C. Lester
March 21, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Wednesday the appointment of John Orr as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
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MBTA Reports Worker “Near Miss” on Orange Line

David C. Lester
March 16, 2024
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BOSTON –– The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) reported the “near miss” of workers on the Orange Line earlier this month.
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Governor Hochul Announces Five-Point Plan to Protect New Yorkers on the Subway

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March 9, 2024
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NEW YORK –– While this story is a bit out of our wheelhouse, we decided that this significant step by Governor Hochul is worth reporting.
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Railway Track and Stuctures Award Programs

David C. Lester
March 7, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Long time readers of RT&S are likely familiar with the four award programs we have each year to recognize excellence in engineering.
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Contractor that worked on Amtrak’s 30th Street Station Accused of Bribery

David C. Lester
March 7, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA –– KWY radio reports that one of the contractor’s working on the restoration of Amtrak’s venerable 30th Street Station is facing federal bribery charges.
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TriMet celebrates first new MAX station in 9 years following A Better Red construction near Gateway

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March 6, 2024
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PORTLAND ––The Gateway Transit Center reopened to MAX trains Monday, March 4, with its first expansion in nearly 40 years.
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STB Chairman Martin Oberman Slams Activist Investor for Norfolk Southern Takeover Attempt

David C. Lester
March 3, 2024
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ATLANTA –– In remarks to the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers, STB Chairman Martin Oberman blasted activist investors for their threat to the stability of the rail industry.
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March 2024 RT&S Now Online

David C. Lester
March 1, 2024
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ATLANTA –– The March 2024 edition of Railway Track and Structures is now online.
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BNSF Reduces Workforce in Nebraska and Kansas

David C. Lester
March 1, 2024
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Fort Worth, Texas –– BNSF announced this week that it was cutting some jobs at mechanical shops located in Nebraska and Kansas. However, no details about the cuts were provided, such as where they took place or the number of people involved. News repor…

Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study

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February 8, 2024
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. –– The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) are working together on an Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study. The study began in November 202…