Rail transport by country

Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement in response to the Senate's markup of the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023"

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Disability, Safety, Congress, Rail transport by country, Movement, Air travel, Legislation, PVA, Senate, House, Transport, Veteran

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement today from PVA Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley in response to today's markup of S. 1939, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023," by the Senate Commerce Committee.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement today from PVA Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley in response to today's markup of S. 1939, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023," by the Senate Commerce Committee.
  • "We are glad to finally see forward movement on the reauthorization of the FAA by the Senate.
  • We hope the FAA will be reauthorized without further extension before March 8, as the lives of so many are at stake."
  • To contact your members of Congress in support of the FAA reauthorization visit PVActionForce or learn more about accessible air travel, visit PVA.org/AirTravel .

Global Measuring and Layout Tools Market Outlook Report 2023: A $1.13 Billion Industry by 2028 from $910 Million in 2022 - Residential Sector Spearheading Growth

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Growth, Season, Car, Television, Safety, Temperature, Investment, Rail transport by country, Automation, D.I.Y, Social media, Metal, Telecommunications, Calipers, Micrometre, Construction, Architecture, Sport, Machine shop

The global measuring and layout tools market is expected to reach a value of $1.13 billion by 2028 from $910 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 3.70%

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  • The global measuring and layout tools market is expected to reach a value of $1.13 billion by 2028 from $910 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 3.70%
    The measuring and layout tools market is characterized by low market concentration, with high competition among the players.
  • APAC accounted for the most significant global measuring and layout tools market share, accounting for approximately 32% in 2022.
  • trend among the young population base is driving the measuring and layout tools market in the region.
  • Hence, such factors positively impact the growth of the calipers and micrometers measuring and layout tools in the global measuring and layout tools market during the forecasted period.

Global Measuring and Layout Tools Market Outlook & Forecasts 2023-2028: Emerging Construction Industry, Increasing D.I.Y. Culture, Rising Use of Industrial Tools Fueling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Machinery, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Growth, Season, Car, Television, Safety, Temperature, Investment, Rail transport by country, Automation, D.I.Y, Social media, Metal, Telecommunications, Calipers, Micrometre, Construction, Architecture, Sport, Machine shop

The "Global Measuring and Layout Tools Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Measuring and Layout Tools Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • APAC accounted for the most significant global measuring and layout tools market share, accounting for approximately 32% in 2022.
  • trend among the young population base is driving the measuring and layout tools market in the region.
  • Hence, such factors positively impact the growth of the calipers and micrometers measuring and layout tools in the global measuring and layout tools market during the forecasted period.

EVCS and Energy Northwest to Receive $14.6 Million Through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Transport, Federal Highway Administration, Energy, History, Energy Northwest, Carbon, EV, Rail transport by country, Pacific Northwest, CFI, Renewable energy

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EVCS, one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network operators on the West Coast, and Energy Northwest, a joint operating agency in Washington state, are excited to be the recipients of $14.6 million from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program by the US Department of Transportation. The recently announced award will fund the development of more than 50 chargers across 12 charging locations, covering over 500 miles along Highway 101 in western Washington and coastal Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • This major initiative will enhance EV charging infrastructure in rural and disadvantaged communities in the US West Coast, including on Indigenous Tribal lands.
  • EVCS, under contract to Energy Northwest, will plan, design, construct, own, and operate the new charging stations across all locations.
  • Energy Northwest will manage the grant funding, leveraging their successful history of collaboration with EVCS on various infrastructure projects.
  • We thank the US Department of Transportation for the CFI grant, and we are excited to work with Energy Northwest on this major initiative."

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Driving Simulator for Students (SDB-1768)

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Learning, Risk, Multimedia, ULTRA, Sale, Rail transport by country, Suite, Transport, Teaching, Accident, Nursing

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a driving instructor with 20 years of experience teaching others how to drive.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a driving instructor with 20 years of experience teaching others how to drive.
  • I wanted to replicate real-world driving experiences to maximize a student's experience and allow them to react safely," said an inventor, from San Diego, Calif., "so I invented the ULTRA DRIVING SIMULATOR.
  • My design allows training to be performed safely and in a controlled environment to instill added confidence and increase one's overall driving knowledge."
  • In doing so, it would simulate an actual driving experience.

Ingram Marine Announces Creation of Ingram Infrastructure Group LLC

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Trucking, Rail, Maritime, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Other Transport, Knowledge, SCF, History, Rail transport by country, Organization, Commercial, SVP, Acquisition, Warehouse

Ingram Barge Company LLC (Ingram) announced today the creation of Ingram Infrastructure Group LLC as a new material handling and supply chain solutions subsidiary within its corporate structure.

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  • Ingram Barge Company LLC (Ingram) announced today the creation of Ingram Infrastructure Group LLC as a new material handling and supply chain solutions subsidiary within its corporate structure.
  • The move was fueled by Ingram finalizing its acquisitions of Inland River Transport Holdings LLC (SCF) and NexStar Solutions LLC (NexStar), marking a sizable expansion in Ingram’s services and assets.
  • As part of that acquisition, Bill Kinzeler, Daniel Lester, and Frank Prentiss have joined Ingram Infrastructure LLC as the senior leadership team.
  • They collectively bring more than 60 years of industry experience to Ingram Infrastructure, enabling Ingram to expand its knowledge and expertise in the logistics infrastructure space by leveraging industry best practices and multi-modal solutions.

Gurit Announced as Finalist in JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
FEA, Transport, ETNZ, JEC, Partnership, Rail transport by country, SIX Swiss Exchange, Ventilation, Team New Zealand, Exhibition, K20, Cup, System, Shipbuilding

Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) proudly announces its nomination as a finalist for the JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024, in the Maritime Transportation and Shipbuilding category.

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  • Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) proudly announces its nomination as a finalist for the JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024, in the Maritime Transportation and Shipbuilding category.
  • Gurit's collaboration with ETNZ, the driving force behind the introduction of zero-emission vessels for the America's Cup, along with McConaghy Boats, represents an exceptional synergy of expertise.
  • Gurit is honored to be recognized as one of three finalists out of a rigorous selection process from hundreds of submissions in the JEC Innovation Awards 2024 and remains committed to promoting sustainable solutions in maritime transport and shipbuilding.
  • Gurit experts will be present at the JEC World exhibition in Paris, March 5 - 7, 2023 in hall 5A, booth K20.

Duos RIP® Scans Over Eight and a Half Million Railcars in ‘23

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Artificial intelligence, Rail transport by country, Electricity, Partnership, AI, Rail transport

This metric encompasses all railcars scanned at locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, representing approximately 40% of the total freight car population in North America.

Key Points: 
  • This metric encompasses all railcars scanned at locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, representing approximately 40% of the total freight car population in North America.
  • The Company works with freight and passenger rail in North America and is becoming the industry standard for detecting and identifying mechanical issues on railcars.
  • The Company’s major North American railroad clients have multiple systems with artificial intelligence actively running on their rail networks.
  • For more information please contact [email protected] or visit the Company's website and social media channels: Website , LinkedIn , Twitter .

CSX Leads Industry in Intermodal Customer Satisfaction

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Commerce, Partnership, The Journal of Commerce, Journal, Rail transport by country, JOC, CSX, Communication, Intermodal freight transport

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) continues to lead the rail industry as the “top performer” in intermodal service, according to a recent survey by the Journal of Commerce (JOC).

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) continues to lead the rail industry as the “top performer” in intermodal service, according to a recent survey by the Journal of Commerce (JOC).
  • The survey, conducted between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, involved shippers and intermodal marketing companies (IMCs).
  • Among the four U.S. Class I railroads, CSX was voted the top performer by 38.8% of respondents, outpacing its closest competitor by more than 14 percentage points.
  • “CSX is grateful to all of our customers for their ongoing partnership in ensuring a seamless shipping experience,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer of CSX.

Norfolk Southern, BLET, and SMART-TD partner with FRA to launch groundbreaking C3RS pilot program

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Norfolk Southern Railway, Transport, Brotherhood, Rail transport by country, Federal Railroad Administration, Partnership, Atmosphere of Earth, Sheet metal, NSC, Safety, NASA, NS, Statistics, Fear, Human, BLET, Negotiation, FRA, International Association, Rail transport

ATLANTA and INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced Monday their joint participation in an FRA Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) pilot program designed to enhance railroad safety.

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  • "NS is proud to partner with our labor leaders and FRA to make another industry-leading advancement in safety," said Alan H. Shaw, Norfolk Southern President and CEO.
  • Under the one-year C3RS pilot, covered NS employees can report safety concerns with the certainty that such reports will not result in discipline.
  • Participation in this C3RS pilot underscores NS, BLET, and SMART-TD's shared belief that collaboration and transparency are foundational pillars of an effective safety program.
  • "We appreciate BLET, NS, and SMART-TD's collaboration on this important partnership, and FRA remains committed to further expanding participation in the C3RS program to advance safety."