Sharp & Fellows welcomes Wayne Penn
Penn’s background in rail safety was honed during his time in San Diego County, where he crafted the district’s first safety program.
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Penn’s background in rail safety was honed during his time in San Diego County, where he crafted the district’s first safety program.
Traveling by train definitely has its advantages: trains travel faster and don’t have to worry about traffic, they are also more
No matter where you drive, you’ll see them: intersections of roads and railway lines. Some of these lines have gates that descend
The railroad industry has been in battle with the trucking industry for years now as roads have become more plentiful and accessible while
While the railroad heralded the unity between East and West in 1869 and railroad companies continued to grow into the 1900s as an economic
Keeping your tracks properly maintained is paramount to overall safety and we’ve come a long way in the world of tech since 1860, when
Operating a railroad is no small task. With that much machinery moving such distances, and on tight schedules, the stress can be intense.
Budgeting can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to making a budget for an entire company or a large corporate project. It’s
As the owner of a railroad, it’s important for you to keep tracks in proper working order to be able to deliver payloads on time.
In July 9, 1918, Nashville, TN, experienced a very tragic train crash. Commonly referred to as the Great Train Wreck of 1918, some consider
If you own a railroad, you know it’s important that everything is in proper working order to ensure that payloads and cargo arrive at
A railroad track that’s in disrepair can be a source of significant losses because of delays, malfunctions, and the potential for
The Prime Time of Railroads In the late 18th century and then on into the 19th century, America saw a growth as well as innovations in the
The State of Our Infrastructures The state of America’s bridges and highways are in desperate need of repair. Over $700 billion in
Where Does the Los Angeles Railroad Rank? If you are looking for an accurate description of the effectiveness of the Los Angeles
From Passengers to Goods When one thinks of railroad transportation they tend to think of locomotives hauling freight cars. Sure that is
Railroad Errors The high speed and efficiency in which a train runs is what makes it a popular form of transportation for both people and
Part of the Global Supply Chain There are thousands of miles of train tracks wind through California and recently the railroad system is
Crews in California have been working on the state’s first ever bullet train since June of this year. The proposed plan will build a
Transportation and Economics Efficiency is a key component in order to develop a strong economy. Supply and demand means nothing when the
Countries with the Longest Railways From the United States to Brazil, you will find a railway system in nearly every country. The larger
Traveling by Rail When a commuter thinks of getting around Los Angeles and their mind head directly to thoughts of bumper-to-bumper traffic
Getting to Work on Time If there is anything Los Angeles residents can appreciate the most is not being stuck in traffic to and from work.
The resurgence of the railroad The railroad cannot be held down for long! The once mighty transportation method is experiencing a
And the perpetual relevance of the railroad The railroad has been chugging along for over 200 years with no signs of stopping. It has
The two are invariably linked The following is information on how infrastructure, especially the railroad, is brimming with
Keeps the commerce of countries rolling Even in today’s highly technological world, country’s still rely on the power of railway
Sante Fe Springs Railroad Inspection About 100 years before the first car was invented, iron was being used to deliver goods across the
Railroad Track Inspection Riverside The traditional railroad will see its younger brother, the bullet train, come to California, beginning
Returning the Railroad to Los Angeles Life in the passenger car of a train is a life apart, a life on the inside looking out, with all the
Los Angeles Railroad Construction When the first railroad was chartered in the United States during the Industrial Revolution, the industry