Orchid House in Whitworth Road was upgraded for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The unannounced inspection was carried out by the Care Quality Commission in March to look at the overall quality of the service. The care home was providing personal care and support for six adults with learning disabilities and autism at the time of the inspection. The report reveals people using the service felt safe, with staff receiving the right training to enable them to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse. One person’s relative said residents are “perfectly safe”, adding: “Every other day they sent photos or texts telling us what they are doing, whether they are well or unwell.”
IAIS operates in the agro-industrial heartland of the U.S. Its main line runs between Chicago and Omaha, with a branch line to Peoria, connecting with each of North America’s seven Class I railroads, a number of short line railroads, and the Mississippi and Illinois River systems. IAIS’ customer base includes agriculture, construction, and consumer products. Key commodities transported include corn, soybeans, agricultural products such as ethanol and animal feed, construction stone, steel, sand and intermodal containers.
IAIS was formed in 1984, with RDC acquiring a minority interest in 1991 and 100% ownership since 2004.
Henry Posner III
“Recognized as a leader in safety and growth, IAIS’ location and independence provide competitive options for its customers, and the railroad serves an important role in industrial development for its territory,” said RDC and IAIS Chairman Henry Posner III. “RDC’s business model is based on partnerships, a model that originates fr
RDC, iCON Form IAIS Partnership Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
Railroad Development Corp., the Pittsburgh-based railway investment and management company with interests in railways and related businesses in the Americas and Europe, on Dec. 31, 2020 entered into a strategic partnership with iCON Infrastructure LLC, an independent investment firm focused on investments in core infrastructure businesses across North America and Europe. iCON Infrastructure Partners V will acquire a 40% stake in Class II Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS). RDC will remain majority owner of IAIS and together with iCON V “will continue to support its strong management team and dedicated workforce in providing best-in-class service to IAIS’ diverse customer base.”