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The MTA is Really Sucking Here

January 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) said it is testing a pair of prototypes track vacuum systems.

Commuter Rail

First MTA-Built Staten Island Railway Station Opens

January 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The first new Staten Island Railway built by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) since the private rail line was incorporated into the MTA network in 1971 opened in Tottenville.

Union Pacific

UP Net Income Drops in 2016

January 21, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Union Pacific Corp. has reported net income of $4.2 billion in 2016, down 11 percent from the $4.8 billion in 2015, the railroad announced.

Commuter Rail

MTA Receives $1.5 Million for Safety

January 21, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Safety Research & Demonstration Program is giving more than $1.5 million to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), U.S. Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both D-N.Y., announced.

Kansas City Southern

Kansas City Southern Revenue Drops 3 Percent in 2016

January 21, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Kansas City Southern (KCS) reported fourth quarter 2016 revenues of $599 million, unchanged from fourth quarter 2015.

BNSF

BNSF Planning to Spend $3.4 Billion in 2017 on Capital Projects

January 21, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
BNSF Railway Co. is planning to spend $3.4 billion capital expenses in 2017, the railroad said.

Commuter Rail

Brightline Unveils New Passenger Trainset for Planned Florida Line

January 12, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
A privately-funded express passenger rail system in Florida is showing off its first trainset. Brightline is planning to open a new passenger rail connection this year between Miami and Orland

BNSF

Rail Volume Down 5 Percent in 2016, AAR Says

January 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Total rail traffic volume in the United States in 2016 was 26,587,351 carloads and intermodal units, down 5 percent or 1,389,323 carloads and intermodal units from the same point last year.

Amtrak

Amtrak Reduces Senior Management Team Into Six Reports

January 8, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Amtrak has announced management and organizational changes the railroad says will increase organizational effectiveness and improve service.

Commuter Rail

Second Avenue Subway, Newest Line in NYC, Opens

January 6, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The system’s first major expansion in more than 50 years officially opened on Jan. 1.

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