Sentences with phrase «for rail freight»

Acted for rail freight and ports operator Asciano on moving its entire ICT infrastructure to Fujitsu's cloud

He added that several large new freight terminals are desperately needed in South East England and said capacity for rail freight in some areas was in short supply.

Demand for rail freight in the UK is currently growing, Lord Berkeley claimed, despite coal traffic in the UK «having just about stopped completely».

Not exact matches

Furthermore, the government said it wants to attract investments for the building of 10,000 kilometres of rail systems, and it plans to double the capacity of its freight rail networks.

Rationale: Rebuilding cycles usually give trucking and rail companies a boost as demand for raw materials and corresponding freight needs increase.

Recent data suggests weak global demand for Chinese - made goods, declining levels of factory activity and a slip in the amount of freight being carried by the China's rail network.

Despite indicators showing that the economy can in no way be growing at an annual rate of 7 % (for example, in the first seven months of this year, power consumption grew barely 1 % while rail freight fell 10 %), Chinese officials continue to insist, with a straight face, that growth is meeting the 7 % target.

By: Terence Creamer 12th October 2017 An expression of interest (EoI) for the R20 - billion crossborder Swazi Rail Link infrastructure project between South Africa and Swaziland will be released to potential investors before the end of 2017, South Africa's Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Swaziland Rail confirmed on Thursday.

In areas of British Columbia and Alberta not yet accessed by road or rail, boats were the primary form of transportation for large amounts of freight or passengers since the days of the fur trade.

For example, in the case of Heathrow, there have been significant challenges to creating an appropriate rail link to the west of Heathrow airport so currently all freight to and from Heathrow is by road.

Finally rail can be seen as a realistic alternative to the road for moving freight.

The Campaign for Better Transport's spokesman Philippa Edmunds also welcomed the announcement but said more commitment to upgrades on the strategic rail freight network would benefit the economy and help tackle pollution.

«So let's free up space for new commuter services by moving the growth in long journeys onto a new North - South rail line, reducing journey times, getting more freight off our roads.

Nearly three dozen cars of a freight train bound for Selkirk, NY and carrying hazardous materials careened off the tracks in a small Pennsylvania town, igniting fires in some rail cars and a garage and forcing emergency officials to evacuate the whole town.

Lord Berkeley went on to say that those pushing for greater use of the railways for freight should not be put off by a «rail industry that is famous for saying no» to new ideas.

Over the next 30 years passenger demand for rail will more than double and freight demand is expected to go up by 140 %.

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Then, out of seemingly nowhere, he said another project that could be shovel ready was Nadler's long - sought, unlikely - to - happen - anytime - soon dream of a cross-Harbor tunnel for freight rail.

NYSDOT Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee said: «These improvements will make rail travel faster and more reliable for passengers and freight through Central New York and the Hudson Valley, and will pave the way for replacing the Livingston Avenue Bridge in Albany.

The rail freight sector should brace itself for increased track access charges after the chair of the Office for Rail Regulation (ORR) claimed that it repays less than a third of the costs it creates on the netwrail freight sector should brace itself for increased track access charges after the chair of the Office for Rail Regulation (ORR) claimed that it repays less than a third of the costs it creates on the netwRail Regulation (ORR) claimed that it repays less than a third of the costs it creates on the network.

The administration's rail report does not spell out exactly how many of these high - speed corridors will be include new tracks exclusively for use by faster trains, as opposed to tracks shared with freight and slower passenger services.

In 2015, ACC led - efforts resulted in the enactment of two bills governing freight rail transportation and distribution: a three - year extension for Positive Train Control implementation, and the «Surface Transportation Board (STB) Reauthorization Act of 2015.»

Organizations representing thousands of companies that ship goods voiced their strong support for a proposal that would increase access to competitive freight rail service.

He committed to laying and maintaining 4,000 miles of track — some for transit, some for freight, some for high speed rail — enough to stretch from coast to coast.

Short lines and regional railroads account for 31 percent of U.S. freight rail mileage and 10 percent of industry employees.

The 81 recommendations made by NFAC, now under review by the Department, include suggestions to improve safety and security across the freight rail network, highlight funding needs and challenges, and call for increased streamlining processes and better collection of data and research.

In addition, the following types of projects are eligible: international bridges and tunnels; intercity passenger bus and rail facilities and vehicles; publicly owned freight rail facilities; private facilities providing public benefit for highway users; intermodal freight transfer facilities; projects that provide access to such facilities; service improvements on or adjacent to the National Highway System; and projects located within the boundary of a port terminal under certain conditions.

Diverting 5 % of freight traffic from truck to rail would save 800 million gallons of fuel each year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 2 million cars for 1 year.

While the largest freight railroads generally have access to investment capital — a record $ 30 billion in 2015 — most intercity passenger and commuter rail operators depend on public funds to pay for or finance infrastructure and equipment.

For freight rail, port, and other intermodal facility projects, the frequency of trains, trucks, or vessel calls and the average cargo tonnage or volume carried by each.

She's our go - to person for negotiating agreements with the states and freight railroads — and getting our high - speed rail network up and running.

This is the sixth agreement between the states and a host freight railroad for a major high - speed rail corridor funded under the Recovery Act, and it ensures that these grants will improve passenger rail service in North Carolina, while preserving the world class freight rail system we have today.»

Any facility for the transfer of freight from truck to rail or rail to truck (including any temporary storage facilities directly related to such transfers) that receives Federal assistance under Title 23 or Title 49, U.S.C.

Thanks to the hard work, dedication, and flexibility of all parties involved in the negotiations, this agreement will immediately put Washingtonians to work in good paying jobs, significantly improve rail service for commuters and travelers, and preserve the world - class freight rail system America has today.»

The plan will create a state policy on freight and passenger rail transportation to enhance rail service and serve as the basis for future federal and state rail investments.

The Secretary shall encourage each metropolitan planning organization to cooperate with Federal, tribal, State, and local officers and entities responsible for other types of planning activities that are affected by transportation in the relevant area (including planned growth, economic development, infrastructure services, housing, other public services, nonmotorized users, environmental protection, airport operations, high - speed and intercity passenger rail, freight rail, port access, and freight movements), to the maximum extent practicable, to ensure that the metropolitan transportation planning process, metropolitan transportation plans, and transportation improvement programs are developed in cooperation with other related planning activities in the area.

survey the access arrangements for high - speed and intercity passenger rail service for use of rail infrastructure, assets and facilities owned by freight railroads, commuter authorities, or other entities, and standard processes for the resolution of disputes relating to such access;

evaluate the roles and responsibilities of high - speed and intercity passenger rail, freight rail, and commuter rail service providers in achieving satisfactory on time performance for passenger and freight rail services in shared use corridors; and

a long - range rail service and investment program for current and future freight and intercity passenger infrastructure within the State that meets the requirements under subsection (f);

Financial and technical assistance for Amtrak, high - speed intercity passenger and freight rail, environmental reviews, national rail planning, policy analysis, railroad technology research and development

for freight rail capital projects in cases where there is no intercity passenger rail service, or

Eligible projects for TIFIA assistance include any projects eligible under title 23 (highway and transit capital projects) as well as international bridges and tunnels, inter-city passenger bus and rail facilities and vehicles (including Amtrak and magnetic levitation systems), and publicly - owned intermodal freight facilities.

This provision therefore extends eligibility to TIFIA - assisted public transportation, intercity bus or rail facilities and vehicles, including vehicles and facilities owned by Amtrak, public freight rail facilities or private facilities providing public benefit for highway users, and intermodal freight transfer facilities.

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Summary of U.S. Rail Freight Traffic for the Week Ending June 20,2009: Click to Enlarge Image Source: Weekly Railfax Rail Carloading Report, Railfax The number of autos carried by the railroads is still at worse levels.

Speaking to an audience of potential users of rail freight services from Poland to the UK, Alexander Hedderich, Chief Executive of DB Schenker Rail, said: «DB Schenker Rail is a pan-European rail freight operator and the strengthening of our services between Poland and the UK clearly illustrates the success our strategy for European rail freight growth is havrail freight services from Poland to the UK, Alexander Hedderich, Chief Executive of DB Schenker Rail, said: «DB Schenker Rail is a pan-European rail freight operator and the strengthening of our services between Poland and the UK clearly illustrates the success our strategy for European rail freight growth is havRail, said: «DB Schenker Rail is a pan-European rail freight operator and the strengthening of our services between Poland and the UK clearly illustrates the success our strategy for European rail freight growth is havRail is a pan-European rail freight operator and the strengthening of our services between Poland and the UK clearly illustrates the success our strategy for European rail freight growth is havrail freight operator and the strengthening of our services between Poland and the UK clearly illustrates the success our strategy for European rail freight growth is havrail freight growth is having.

The government should support East Midlands Airport, the UK's most important hub for dedicated air - freight operations, by channelling more investment in road and rail infrastructure around the airport.

We also have to keep in mind that part of the growth for the personal transportation and economic freight hauling we the need for alternatives to the rail oligopoly.

Of course, it would be nice if that freight shifted to rail instead, but Elon probably hates freight trains as much as he loathes transit — so we may have to look elsewhere for that particular revival.

And for long - distance freight, the shift will be from diesel - powered trucks to electrically powered rail freight systems.