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BNSF first quarter revenues virtually flat
May 8th, 2021
May 3, 2021 - RailwayAge.com -
For first-quarter 2021, BNSF posted revenues of $5.401 billion, virtually flat with the year-earlier period, and volumes of 2.449 million, led by Consumer and Agricultural products, the railroad reported May 3.
The change in revenue—a 0.3%...
Port of Victoria gets $3 million fed grant for rail loop
February 13th, 2021
February 12, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
A federal grant of $3 million will go toward an equal match from the Port of Victoria to support infrastructure improvements that include a 1.9 mile long rail loop. The rail project for the...
Presentations for 2021 Southwestern Rail Conference now posted
February 11th, 2021
February 11, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
Presentations from this years Southwestern Rail Conference are now available to view through this link: texasrailadvocates.org/swrc21.
From the industry, advocacy and political spectrum the entire 8 hour day of informational presentations are now available to...
Industry-served rail parks becoming economic engine for smaller Texas towns
January 21st, 2021
January 21, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
Many smaller cities and towns in Texas are finding a way to attract business and create jobs. They are called rail-served hubs or industrial rail parks.
Another one just opened for business in...
BNSF will spend $2.99B on CAPEX this year
January 21st, 2021
January 21, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced its 2021 capital investment plan of $2.99 billion, down slightly from 2020. This year’s CAPEX focuses on projects to support company growth and efficiency objectives, while maintaining a strong...
BNSF names "Certified" Gainesville rail site
December 15th, 2020
December 15, 2020 - TRA Newswire - BNSF Railway has named a Gainesville Texas development one of its Certified Sites, cutting construction time for new rail-served businesses by an average six to nine months.
Gateway Industrial Park in Gainesville is...
The Staggers Rail Act at 40 years: It's working!
October 14th, 2020
October 14, 2020 - TRA Editorial -
Texas is a powerhouse, even in these unprecedented times that have brought disruption and upheaval, Texas is well-positioned for a robust recovery because of the very advantages—from our workforce to our infrastructure—that have made...
Mexico rail blockades delaying shipments to and from U.S.
October 4th, 2020
September 29, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
Ongoing railroad blockades by protestors in Mexico are delaying shipments of crude oil and other products to and from U.S. ports of entry, according to rail officials.
Measures to control Covid-19 have added to the...
Katie Farmer to take over reins at BNSF Railway, Igoe moves to EVP of Ops
September 15th, 2020
September 14, 2020 (Updated 9-16-20) - TRA Newswire -
The "Katy" was a storied, unconventional railroad that blazed a trail through Missouri, Kansas and Texas. Another "Katie" has now made her mark in the railroad industry, traveling through much of the...
Hurrican Laura causes rail woes in TX and LA
August 28th, 2020
August 28, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
With winds of 120 miles per hour Hurricane Laura left a trail of destruction through Southern Louisiana and parts of Southeast Texas yesterday, forcing rail rerouting and closures. Shippers were warned to expect some...