Indiana railroad to see increase in train traffic, speed
The CSX Transportation and Louisville & Indiana Railroads will begin increasing the frequency, length and speed of trains between Seymour and Indianapolis as soon as Aug. 21.
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Indy airport to spend $745K to replace bird-deterrent netting
The new netting will replace a system installed in 2009 after birds began roosting under the terminal’s front roof overhang, creating unsanitary conditions for visitors at ground level.
Auto-auction powerhouse KAR investing heavily in digital transformation
The used-car auction business might sound like a low-tech industry, and one destined to stay that way. But KAR’s executives think otherwise.
Frontier to add new nonstop Indianapolis-Tampa flight
The new flight is part of a larger system expansion by Denver-based Frontier, which once was part of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings.
Lawsuit settlement means more refunds for motorists
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has agreed to repay motorists more than $62 million it collected in excessive fees to settle a class-action lawsuit.
Justices uphold refugee ban but say grandparents still OK
The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can strictly enforce its ban on refugees, but is leaving in place a weakened travel ban that includes grandparents among relatives who can help visitors from six mostly Muslim countries get into the United States.
Carmel awards $28.8M contract for 96th and Keystone roundabout
The Carmel Board of Public Works approved the agreement with a Goshen-based construction contractor at a meeting Wednesday morning.
Iowa Pacific’s proposal for Nickel Plate Railroad gets highest score
Nearly all of the proposals submitted to operate the Nickel Plate Railroad line in Hamilton County would use the entire corridor, despite plans from local governments to rip up a major section of the rails for a recreational trail.
Celadon’s hiring of turnaround expert sends stock soaring
Investors and analysts are reacting positively to Celadon Group Inc.’s decision to bring in an outside executive with years of transportation industry experience to run the company.
Celadon hires new CEO as Will announces departure
Struggling trucking firm Celadon Group Inc. is bringing in a new chief executive to replace Paul Will later this month, the Indianapolis-based company announced Thursday afternoon.
UPDATE: Holcomb ‘stoked’ to unveil funding list for roads projects
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb held a news conference Thursday to unveil his Next Level Road Plan.
Transportation museum escalates Nickel Plate Railroad fight
The Indiana Transportation Museum said it requested a federal temporary restraining order against the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority on Monday in an attempt to regain use of the Nickel Plate rail line in time for next month’s Indiana State Fair.<
Lebanon OKs incentives for massive distribution center
The Lebanon City Council on Monday night unanimously approved more than $2 million in tax incentives to lure a fast-growing logistics company that has proposed opening a major distribution center that would employ nearly 1,200 people.
Logistics company targets Lebanon for 1,160 jobs
One of the country’s fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies is making plans to open a massive distribution center northwest of Indianapolis.
Indiana lawmakers urge officials to learn from I-69 mistakes
Some Indiana lawmakers have told state officials they must be more diligent in overseeing deals such as the failed partnership with a private developer for a long-delayed section of the Interstate 69 extension.
Columbus girds for $50M Cummins renovation, $30M overpass project
The updates to the manufacturer’s corporate offices are aimed at collaboration and efficiency. The overpass construction is meant to smooth traffic flow at a key entry point to the city.
Indiana gasoline tax set to start over holiday weekend
Indiana’s gas tax will increase by 10 cents a gallon under House Enrolled Act 1002, which goes into effect Saturday. The tax will jump from 18 cents to 28 cents a gallon.
Streamlined Republic Airways revamping after bankruptcy
The airline, which emerged from bankruptcy as a privately held company on April 30, said it’s strongly positioned to tackle the ongoing pilot shortage.
Indiana board backs state’s decision to take over stalled I-69 project
The Indiana Finance Authority says its board voted Thursday to endorse a deal for state agencies to oversee I-69 construction between Bloomington and Martinsville.
Cheapest fuel since 2005 to bring U.S. drivers `Christmas in July’
American drivers are preparing to hit the road this Fourth of July as seasonal gas prices plunge to their lowest in 12 years.