Butler moves up to CFO at Sound Transit
Sound Transit has appointed Tracy Butler, a longtime executive of the Seattle agency, as chief financial officer.
Hudson Bay Rail update: All washouts repaired
Work to repair all washouts along the Hudson Bay Railway line has been completed less than six weeks after Arctic Gateway Group LP took possession of the rail line connecting The Pas
Stakeholders break ground on CREATE’s 75th Street improvement project
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 1 for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program’s 75th Street Corridor Improvements Project (75th St. CIP).
Trio of initiatives sets up CSX’s Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal for growth
CSX Corporation announced a series of initiatives on Oct. 2 that will drive growth at its Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal.
Amtrak OIG report identifies eight major challenges faced by the railroad
The Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report of Sept. 28 identifying eight major management and performance challenges it sees the railroad having to face in fiscal years 2019 and
Breaking News
Puchala leading national communications, marketing for OLI
Operation Lifesaver (OLI), the national rail safety education organization, has hired Jessica Puchala as director of communications and marketing.
Loram hosts Rep. Emmer for tour, town hall
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN-6) for a tour and town hall session on Oct. 16.
LACMTA begins tunneling work on Purple Line Extension project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has launched tunneling work underneath Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.
O’Connor joins Metrolink Board
The Metrolink Board of Directors has appointed Pam O’Connor, a Santa Monica city councilmember, as an alternate director.
AAR hazmat awards honor Schoendorfer of NS, safe shippers
The Association of American Railroads announced the 2018 recipients of the Holden-Proefrock Award and the 2017 Non-Accident Release (NAR) Grand Slam Awards.
SEPTA seeks RFPs for electricity generated by renewable energy sources
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to purchase electricity generated by wind, solar or other renewable energy sources.
SCVTA Board approves Green Building Policy
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a Green Building Policy.
Gov. Cuomo urges government action on Gateway Tunnel repairs
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo toured one of the two North (Hudson) River rail tunnels on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor linking New Jersey and New York to view corrosion and damage, and called
Metro-North crew breaks maintenance record
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Metro-North Railroad is celebrating a new maintenance record.
