Auto Logistics Event

Category Rail

UPRR Invests $9.2 Million For Infrastructure Improvements

Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing Arizona's transportation infrastructure by investing $9.2 million in the rail line that runs between Crag and downtown Phoenix. The project is in progress and is scheduled to be completed by … Read more

TCI’s Vineet Agarwal Proposes Changes For Indian Railway Budget 2012-13

Mr Vineet Agarwal, Joint MD, Transport Corporation of India (TCI) lists few recommendations for the Railway Budget 2012-2013. He believes railways should invite the industry to invest through PPP model in creating more rolling stock assets, … Read more

IR Carry 875.60 Million Tonnes During April 2011-February 2012

Indian Railways has carried 875.60 million tonnes of revenue earning freight traffic during April 2011-February 2012. The freight carried shows an increase of 42.94 million tonnes over the freight traffic of 832.66 million tonnes actually … Read more

DB Schenker Welcomes UK Govt’s Support For Rail Freight

The UK Government has ensured that the needs of rail freight users are put first through their Command Paper on reforming the railways, issued on 08 March 2012. DB Schenker Rail UK strongly welcomes the Government's … Read more

AAR Announces Iowa Pacific Holdings Becomes Newest Member

The Association of American Railroads today announced that Iowa Pacific Holdings (IPH) has become its newest full member. Based in Chicago, IPH is a privately-held company that provides freight and passenger rail service in six … Read more

UPR Invests Nearly $1 Million For Track Improvements

Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving the transportation infrastructure in Colorado by investing nearly $1 million in the rail line that runs in the Grand Junction area. Crews will be stabilizing the railroad track banking along … Read more

Norfolk Southern Names Graab VP Mechanical; Heilig Retires

Donald D. Graab has been named vice president mechanical for Norfolk Southern Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, effective March 1. He will be responsible for maintenance and repair of the railroad’s motive power and rolling stock. … Read more

AAR Releases Statement On ‘American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act’

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) commends the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for advancing H.R. 7, the “American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act.”  The long-term reauthorization of our nation’s critical surface transportation programs … Read more

UPRR Invests $38.2 Mn For Missouri Infrastructure Improvements

Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing Missouri's transportation infrastructure by investing $38.2 million in the rail line that runs between Labadie and Jefferson City. The project is in progress and is scheduled to be completed by … Read more

UPRR Named Logistics Provider Of The Year

Union Pacific Railroad was named Logistics/Transportation Provider of the Year at the 2012 American Metals Market (AMM) Steel Tube and Pipe Conference. This award recognizes a transportation or distribution company that best meets the needs … Read more