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David Collenette to lead Ontario’s high-speed rail project
The high-speed line will serve a corridor that is home to more than 7 million people with six proposed stops and a connection to Pearson International Airport…
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Clive Roberts brought on board to deliver HS2 Growth Strategy
A professor at University of Birmingham has joined the HS2 programme team to work within the Digital Connectivity workstream…
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Mark Carne is retiring from Network Rail
Network Rail’s Chief Executive since 2014, Mark Carne, has announced his retirement from the company after years of commitment and hard work…
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John Scheib to be the new Executive Vice President at Norfolk Southern
As William Galanko retires, Norfolk Southern Corporation names John Schieb as its new Vice President and Chief Legal Officer…
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John Armitt to be new Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission
John Armitt has previously been President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority where he played a key role in coordinating the 2012 London Olympics…
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Amtrak names Ken Hylander Chief Safety Officer
Amtrak strengthens their team with an experienced safety leader, Ken Hylander, to implement a proven Safety Management System…
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APTA names Paul Skoutelas as new President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has selected Paul Skoutelas to serve as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective 8 January 2018. Paul has been a highly successful and respected national leader in the public transportation industry for more than 40 years.
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North Carolina Railroad Company Board of Directors elects new chairman
The North Carolina Railroad Company’s (NCRR) Board of Directors has elected Michael Walters of Fairmont, N.C. to be its new chairman.
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League of Railway Women makes new appointments
The League of Railway Women (LRW) has appointed new executive officers and elected six officers to its board of directors.
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Ontario to establish a high-speed rail advisory board
Ontario is moving forwards with plans to bring high speed rail (HSR) to the Toronto-Windsor corridor by establishing an HSR Planning Advisory Board to provide strategic support on the landmark project.
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GE Transportation names its new CEO
GE has announced that Rafael Santana, president and CEO of GE Latin America, has been named president and CEO of GE Transportation.
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Virgin Group invests in Hyperloop One
Hyperloop One has announced that the Virgin Group has invested in the company to form a global strategic partnership, with Richard Branson joining the board of directors.
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New heads of Siemens Mobility Division appointed
Sabrina Soussan and Michael Peter have been appointed to succeed Jochen Eickholt as heads of Siemens' Mobility Division.
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CER confirms its new Chairman
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies has announced SJ's President and Chief Executive Officer, Crister Fritzson, as its new Chairman.
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Siemens and Alstom join forces
Siemens and Alstom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine Siemens' mobility business including its rail traction drives business, with Alstom, with the corporate name of the combined group being be Siemens Alstom.
