April 3, 2010 • 1:25 pm 1
A $9 million renovation project will repair and stabilize Portland’s historic railroad station as it faces the future of high speed travel.
Constructed in 1896, Union Station is one of the oldest passenger stations on the West Coast and among the most dilapidated.
Union Station undergoes $9M overhaul – Portland Business Journal:.
Filed under: Amtrak
April 3, 2010 • 1:23 pm 0
April 3, 2010 • 1:19 pm 1
as Vegas Railway Express – ‘X’ Train Appoints John Marino as VP Rail Operations
Posted by marin2008 Friday, 02 April 2010 Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc.is pleased to announce the appointment of John Marino, former President of Rail America, as its Vice President of Rail Operations. The move is another step in a series of corporate actions which brings to the forefront the business focus of the company to provide passenger rail service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Mr. Marino has a 30 year career in the railroad industry.
Mr. Marino has joined the company as Vice President – Rail Operations where he will be responsible for the Company’s efforts with the Class 1 railroads, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK), railcar procurement, and rail-set maintenance. Mr. Marino currently serves as President of Transportation Management Services, Inc., a position he has held since 1983 and as Vice President – Strategic Planning for Patriot Rail. From April 1992 until July 1996, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Rail America, a publicly traded company and the largest short line railroad company in the United States. Mr. Marino co-founded Huron & Eastern Railway Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Rail America, and from 1986 until April 1996, served as its President and Director.Mr. Marino has served as a Director of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, and as an appointed member of the Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council of the Surface Transportation Board, U.S. Department of Transportation. He is a member of the National Defense Transportation Association. He previously was employed by the Reading Railroad, A.T. Kearney, Seatrain Steamship Lines and the U.S. Railway Association, where he was the Chief of Operations Planning.
Mr. Marino received his B.S. degree in civil engineering from Princeton University in 1961 and his M.S. degree in transportation engineering from Purdue University in 1963. From 1963 to 1968, he served as an officer with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Liberty Chairman & CEO Michael A. Barron said, “John has been instrumental in the development of this project from the very beginning. First as a consultant, and now as our VP Rail Operations. We are proud to have him onboard.”
About Las Vegas Railway Express
Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. has been planning for the establishment of a “Vegas” style passenger train service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas since early 2009. The project is finalizing its strategic operating plan and anticipates further public announcements, subject to various approvals, in the weeks ahead. See company website www.vegasxtrain.com
Statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the company’s plans, beliefs, and estimates as to projected market size are “forward-looking statements.” Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including factors listed from time to time in the company’s SEC filings, and actual results could differ materially from expected results. These forward-looking statements represent the company’s judgment as of the date of this release. The company disclaims, however, any intent of obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
PR-CANADA.net – Las Vegas Railway Express – ‘X’ Train Appoints John Marino as VP Rail Operations.
Filed under: Regional USA Passenger Rail, United States High Speed Rail
April 3, 2010 • 1:17 pm 0
BEECH GROVE, Ind. (WISH) – The Secretary of Transportation came to Beech Grove Friday to assure Amtrak workers that their jobs are secure.
Ray LaHood toured the Amtrak repair facility along with Congressman André Carson and Amtrak President Joe Boardman.
Afterward he addressed the more than 100 workers telling them the Obama Administration’s commitment to high speed rail is good for them.
Ind. Amtrak workers assured jobs secure.
Filed under: Amtrak
April 3, 2010 • 11:24 am 0
… and we all know the opponents of “snail rail” would cheerfully pay for the immediate construction of true European style HSR.
‘Snail rail’ criticism dogs supporters of Ohio’s 3C passenger rail plan | cleveland.com.
Filed under: Passenger Rail Politics, Passenger Rail Transportatio Policy
April 3, 2010 • 11:22 am 0
I simply had to post this because Gordon is so very well informed AND he is so right about government not running ANYTHING well. That would include: the United States Marine Corps, Social Security, and Medicare.
Gordon Holter: Government doesn’t run anything well.
Filed under: Passenger Rail Politics
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