In the News & Press Releases
More Money for Rail in California: US DOT Awards $279 Million
Department of Transportation grants are for improving safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla announced that twelve California
Railroad crossings have frustrated Modesto drivers for years. How a new grant can help
The Modesto and Empire Traction Co. has run freight trains for local industries for more than a century. It now has a $12.2 million federal
Hear about cleaner engines for Modesto railroad
Modesto and Empire Traction Co. received a grant that will retrofit two locomotives with low-polluting components and upgrade 22 locations where streets cross the tracks.
Modesto’s local freight railroad will be safer and cleaner thanks to $12.2 million grant
The Modesto and Empire Traction Co. has run freight trains for local industries for more than a century. It now has a $12.2 million federal
Dillon Olvera – BNSF Shortline Caucus Member
Dillon Olvera, President & CEO of Modesto and Empire Traction Company, serves on the BNSF Shortline Caucus. BNSF’s Shortline Caucus was established to improve communication
Tracy Alves – ASLRRA Pacific Region Board Member
Tracy Alves, Vice President of Rail Sales & Marketing at Modesto and Empire Traction Company, serves as a Pacific Region Board Member for the American
