Four teams submit proposals for Glendora to Montclair Foothill extension

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has received proposals from four teams that aim to secure the Glendora to Montclair Alignment Design-Build Contract for work on the authority’s 12.3-mile, six-station Foothill Gold

LIRR to renew Lynbrook Station

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will begin in Spring 2019 a $17.9 million initiative to upgrade its Lynbrook Station along the Babylon and Long Beach branches to harden LIRR infrastructure and

PHL names Perri as general superintendent

Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) promoted Stephane Perri to serve as general superintendent on Sept. 9, 2018, the company has announced.

WMATA, city of Alexandria award contract for station project

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the city of Alexandria, Va., have announced that WMATA has chosen Potomac Yard Constructors as the prime construction contractor for the Potomac Yard Metrorail

Caltrans releases final 2018 California State Rail Plan

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released its final 2018 State Rail Plan on Sept. 10, which officials said will provide a vision for state rail that aims to boost the economy,

Canadian Pacific looks to move supply chain forward with shortline partners

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and its shortline and regional railroad connections gathered during the weekend to discuss ways to move the North American supply chain forward.

KCS makes executive management appointments

Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced two new appointments among the company’s executive management ranks.

New WTC station opens, 17 years after 9/11 attacks

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debuted its new World Trade Center (WTC) Cortlandt subway station Sept. 8.

Human errors led to fatal BNSF South Dakota incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a Sept. 7 report that a series of human errors led to a BNSF Railway train striking and killing two BNSF roadway workers.

SCVTA says BART Berryessa extension delayed due to non-compliant equipment

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has announced that the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension has been facing challenges.

ONDAS taps Tatro to advise on new business unit

Ondas Networks, a wireless data networks supplier for industrial markets, has announced that transportation industry veteran Wayne Tatro has joined the company as an advisor.

California rail providers join together for Rail Safety Month

September is Rail Safety Month in California, and area rail providers such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA), Amtrak and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) are reminding

TriMet looking to close four stations to improve downtown Portland service

TriMet is considering closing four of its MAX stations in Downtown Portland and is seeking feedback from passengers about the proposed changes.

SEPTA completes Yardley Station improvements

Representatives from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) gathered Sept. 4 with elected officials and community members to celebrate the completion of the Yardley Station Improvement Project.

MTA opens second entrance at 34 St-Hudson Yards 7 Station

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) opened a second entrance to its 34 St-Hudson Yards subway station Sept. 1.

CTA debuts revamped IMD Blue Line station

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) debuted the new Illinois Medical District (IMD) Blue Line station Aug. 31 after the completion of a $23 million renovation and modernization project.

HNTB adds Roth as director in Austin

Steve Roth, PE, PMP, has joined HNTB Corporation as group director – engineering, based in the firm’s Austin office.

Caltrans

CTC approves funds for Caltrans projects throughout state

Caltrans has announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved more than $1.3 billion in funding to support nearly 150 transportation projects carrying out maintenance, improvements and construction throughout California.

MDOT MTA to carry out Light RailLink maintenance work

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will carry out planned Light RailLink track maintenance and rail replacement work along the Light RailLink system throughout a three-week period beginning

R. J. Corman Railroad Services completes maintenance project for CATS

During a 48-hour uninterrupted shutdown of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) light-rail system, R. J. Corman Railroad Services completed surfacing work on 17.2 miles of the system and performed rail adjustments

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