PUCO Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades in Muskingum County

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved rail crossing safety upgrades in Muskingum County.

Blizzard Conditions Necessitate Winter Maintenance Across Northeast

NEW YORK CITY – Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NJ Transit, and SEPTA have suspended services due to the severe winter weather.

Pennsylvania PUC To Update Railroad Safety Regulations

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced it will advance rule making to enhance railroad safety regulations in Pennsylvania.

ATP Selects Contractor for Austin Light Rail

AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Transit Partnership has selected Austin Rail Constructors (ARC) as the construction contractor for Austin Light Rail.

YARDS Project Will Restore Railroad Yards in Four States

STOCKTON, Calif. – The Yard Area Rail Decongestion and Safety project (YARDS) will rehabilitate and restore railroad yards on five railroads in four states.

UP Rail Gang 9001 Completes Rail Replacement Project in Arizona

AZTEC, Ariz. – Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena visited Engineering Rail Gang 9001 in Arizona where the team finished a major rail replacement project.

UP Engineering Work Equipment Team Reaches 2,000 Injury-Free Days

HOUSTON – Union Pacific recognized its Engineering Work Equipment Team in its Southern Region.

Lack of Screws Led to Metrolinx Derailment

TORONTO – An investigation found a lack of track screws led to the derailment of a Metrolinx GO Train earlier this month.

Iowa Interstate Railroad Replaces Booneville Bridge

BOONEVILLE, Iowa – Iowa Interstate Railroad replaced the Booneville Bridge.

Bill 60 Advances Toward Final Vote, Extension to UH Mānoa

HONOLULU – The Infrastructure, Transportation, and Technology Committee advanced an amended Bill 60 for a final vote, which would allow HART to begin extension plans.

Call for Nominations: RT&S Engineers Under 40

ATLANTA – The nomination window for RT&S’ annual Engineers Under 40 awards is now open.

Metrolinx Shares Look at Five Stations Along Line 5 Eglinton

TORONTO – Metrolinx takes a tour of five stations along the new Line 5 Eglinton light rail transit line.

ICC Approves Nearly $1M in Crossing Upgrades

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved almost $1 million in upgrades for three crossings along BNSF’s track in Carroll and Ogle counties.

Jacobs Selected for San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track Project

DALLAS – The San Diego Association of Governments selected Jacobs to manage construction of the San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track and Special Events Platform project.

ICF Awarded $21MM Contract for Diridon Station Redevelopment Project

RESTON, Va. – ICF was awarded a $21 million contract for the Diridon Station Redevelopment Project in San Jose, California.

SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority Awarded $2M for Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation

LEWISBURG, Pa. – The SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA) was awarded $2 million from the PennDOT’s Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP).

NRC Names Curtis Bilow as New Board Chairman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) has appointed Curtis Bilow as its new chairman of its Board of Directors.

CTDOT Releases $15B Five-Year Capital Plan

NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a five-year Capital Plan that includes more than $15 billion in transportation projects.

Foothill Gold Line Awards $60MM Design/Engineering Contract to Parsons

MONROVIA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority board of directors voted to award a design and engineering services contract to Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.

ASHE Awards Grand Central-42nd Street Station Project With Honor Award

NEW YORK CITY – American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) New York Metro Section Project of the Year Awards recognizes the Circulation Improvement at Grand Central-42nd Street Station project with an Honor Award.

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