Tag Archives: Rail

Plains All American to buy terminals for $500M

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Matcor

HOUSTON (AP) — Plains All American Pipeline LP said Wednesday that it will buy rail terminals used to store and transfer crude oil for $500 million to help it prepare for increased U.S. oil production. Plains operates oil pipelines across the … Continue reading →

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All aboard! Coastal rail service shakes off corrosion

Posted on October 24, 2011 by integritythatworks

Southport Lumber Company’s first rail car shipment has left the North Spit, and is on it’s way to Eugene. Things got off to a rocky start Thursday morning, as the train left about four hours behind schedule. General manager of … Continue reading →

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Network Rail Protecting Royal Albert Bridge from Corrosion

Posted on June 9, 2011 by integritythatworks

Around 50,000 new bolts are being used in Network Rail’s major project, which started in late May, to restore Brunel’s famous Royal Albert bridge that was built in 1859. These bolts – as ‘precious and mighty as Brunel’s legendary golden rivet … Continue reading →

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