Employees of the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) backed up their company’s commitment to American veterans by offering more than 100 combined hours of volunteer services during the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, held July 11-16 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. The Games are a partnership of the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
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Peter Oliver, director of transportation at New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA), is the winner of the 2019 Ones to Watch award from the American Association of Railroad Superintendents (AARS), given as part of its annual Lantern Awards series. New York & Atlantic Railway, a subsidiary of Anacostia Rail Holdings, operates on 270 route miles
Kimia Khatami, director of customer service for Pacific Harbor Line, has been named to Progressive Railroading magazine’s prestigious list of railroading’s Rising Stars for 2019. Launched by Progressive Railroading in 2013, the Rising Stars program celebrates the industry’s emerging talent. The magazine defines a Rising Star as someone under 40 making a positive impact on
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With safety of paramount importance in the railroad industry, Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad’s (CSS) Transportation Department employees have reached an important milestone, achieving five straight years of injury-free performance. It’s the first time for such an achievement in South Shore Freight’s history, reflecting an emphasis on safety fostered across the entire company.
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Three Anacostia Rail Holdings affiliates were awarded Jake Awards by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA). The Northern Lines Railway, LLC (NLR) won the “Jake with Distinction Award” for achieving injury free performance in year 2018. NLR President, Justin Chalich proudly stated that “This is the sixth year in a row we
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Distribution of malted grain for the distillery and brewing industries in the northern Kentucky region will expand dramatically with a new 33-railcar transload facility developed by Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) and Great Western Malting Co. (GWM). The opening, planned for June 13, will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the rail-to-truck transfer site, which is
Jeremy Kramer was promoted to Vice President at Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) on May 10, 2019. In his new role, he will be responsible for all railroad transportation processes including train operations, dispatching, locomotive maintenance and Clagg Bridge operations. Mr. Kramer joined the LIRC in 2014 and most recently held the role of Director
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Memorial Day gives us an opportunity to step back and reflect on the sacrifice of those, past and present, who have secured our freedom. We can acknowledge them by attending a memorial service, a parade, or by just thanking a veteran or active duty military member. – Peter Gilbertson
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Rail spurs D&M’s innovation; Three new videos tell the story of NYA; New York Times profiles NYA and benefits of urban freight rail; NYA heroes honored by railroad and union; 2019 CapEx program keeps NYA strong; NYA supports Operation Lifesaver; Safety: first responder training; NYA in the community; NYA kicks off employee recognition program in
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LIRC, RCPE accept Railway Age awards.
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