TriMet moves MAX project into final phase
As TriMet’s Providence Park MAX Improvements project moves into its final phase, the agency has announced that its MAX Blue and Red lines resumed regular service May 12.
Author: Kyra Senese
Plans for Downtown Bakersfield HSR station approved
The Bakersfield, Calif., City Council voted May 9 to approve the “Making Downtown Bakersfield” Station Area Vision Plan and Environmental Impact Report to continue revitalization efforts in the city.
Ribbon cutting held for Metrolink station connecting to Burbank airport
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), Metrolink and Hollywood Burbank Airport officials recently held a ribbon cutting-ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new Metrolink Antelope Valley Line rail station that will connect travelers with the airport.
WSP names Maxine Hill NYC area manager
WSP USA has tapped Maxine Hill as its New York City area manager for transportation and infrastructure.
ASLRRA partners with Herzog Technologies to offer PTC solutions to members
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has entered into an agreement with Herzog Technologies, Inc. to supply Positive Train Control (PTC) support to its members.
NRC adds Urquhart, Bilow to board
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) has added to its Board of Directors Brett Urquhart of Vossloh/Rocla, vice president Class 1 Vossloh North America and vice president Rocla Concrete Tie, and Curtis Bilow, corporate director-Freight Rail/Regional Industrial Manager, Ames Construction.
Lunda Construction low bidder for Southwest LRT project
Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC), a civil, building and specialty construction company, announced May 7 three recent low bids for new civil projects totaling about $1 billion.
Hardesty & Hanover to design MBTA’s Saugus Drawbridge replacement project
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) voted May 7 to award a nearly $7 million contract to Hardesty & Hanover, LLC to design a replacement for the drawbridge above the Saugus River.
Voestalpine Nortrak, Getzner USA enter marketing, distribution agreement
voestalpine Nortrak announced May 8 the launch of a new North American marketing and distribution agreement with Getzner USA to serve freight railways.
Mosaic Transit Group awarded contract for Finch West LRT project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx announced May 7 that Mosaic Transit Group (Mosaic) has signed a contract worth CA$2.5 billion (US$1.9 billion) to design, build, finance and maintain the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
STV to design MBTA’s Green Line as part of consortium
STV, a transportation design firm, will serve as the lead designer for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) $1.3 billion Green Line Light Rail Extension (GLX) work.
PATH’s 17-weekend plan to achieve PTC implementation
Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) will soon begin a 17-weekend series of tunnel and station closures to complete federally mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment and software installation and testing.
Ottawa LRT gets provincial funding boost
Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is getting a CA$50 million ($US38.9 million) boost for its work that will extend the line.
NECR kicks off track upgrades in Connecticut
Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined officials May 3 from the New England Central Railroad (NECR), a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc., for the ceremonial unloading of steel rails that will be used to upgrade the freight rail line running through Willimantic.
Rep. Scott tours Tensar, discusses rail policy
U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-GA-13) joined representatives from Tensar International Corporation, Genesee and Wyoming Inc., and other industry stakeholders on May 2 for a tour and discussion of public policy.
UTA Board recommends Meyer as interim executive director
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees recommended on May 2 the appointment of Steve Meyer to serve as UTA’s interim executive director.
HNTB adds Booth as transit planning director
HNTB Corporation has tapped Michael Booth, AICP, as the firm’s new transit planning group director and associate vice president. He is based in HNTB’s Chicago office.
NYCT wraps up M Line reconstruction
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) conducted work on its Myrtle Viaduct on the M Line this weekend, rebuilding the structure that has been in place for more than a century.
KCS, CloudMoyo partner to modernize railroad operating system
Kansas City Southern (KCS) and CloudMoyo (CM), an information technology and services company, announced a partnership April 30 to modernize KCS’ railroad operating system.
Paolo Covoni tapped as ECM S.p.A. managing director
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, has announced the appointment of Paolo Covoni as managing director of ECM S.p.A., an international signaling company it recently acquired. Covoni’s new role is effective immediately.