Latest Rail Industry News
Wabtec Corp. reported that sales decreased in the second quarter to $334 million, as 4 percent growth in its Transit Group was wiped out by lower sales in the Freight Group.
Railinc has delayed until Aug. 31 implementation of its new UmlerTM system, allowing more time to accommodate further partner testing of the new rail equipment system.
Koppers Holdings Inc. has acquired the crosstie pre-plating business and related assets from Coastal Timbers, Inc. , a timber products supplier based in New Iberia, La. Terms were not disclosed.
The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) is accepting nominations through August 10 for the railroad industry's Outstanding Woman of the Year.
Michael K. Ogden has been promoted to president of Morton Manufacturing Company, the Libertyville, Ill.-based supplier of railroad products.
Norfolk Southern Corporation has named David F. Julian vice president safety and environmental, succeeding Charles J. Wehrmeister, who retired from Norfolk Southern's lead safety position after a 40-year career with the company.
DeHart's Auction Service is holding a specialty railroad contractor equipment auction Saturday, Aug. 8 in Greensburg, Pa.
Union Pacific Railroad has begun work on some $27 million in track improvements on its line extending between Benton and Gorham, Ill.
Railinc Corp. reports that Tom Werner of Norfolk Southern Corporation was elected chairman of the Railinc board of directors and that Heather Campbell of Canadian Pacific Railway also was elected to the board.