Union Pacific implements new executive management organization

Union Pacific (UP) has made multiple executive management appointments, which the Class 1 announced Aug. 15.

CN appoints senior managers focused on efficiency and customer service standards

Canadian National Railway (CN) has made new senior management appointments, which were announced Aug. 15 by CN’s JJ Ruest, president and CEO.

Atiyeh joins HNTB national rail systems team

HNTB Corporation has brought on Walead Atiyeh to serve the firm’s national rail systems team as project manager.

Sen. Peters joins Harsco for tour, policy discussion

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Harsco Rail Aug. 10 for a tour and a discussion of transportation public policy at the company’s Ludington, Mich., facility.

Metro Transit’s architect of rail system, Mark Fuhrmann, retiring

Metro Transit’s director of light rail and commuter rail projects, Mark Fuhrmann, is retiring from his post at the agency on Aug. 14 to begin a new job as associate vice president

KCS Laredo Yard opens second CBP examination station

Kansas City Southern (KCS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) celebrated the completion of the Secondary Examination Station at the KCS Laredo rail yard Aug. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

PennDOT opens rail freight grant program for applications

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Bureau of Rail Freight, Ports and Waterways has launched the application period for its 2018-2019 Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program

NJ Transit awards task order contract to Modjeski and Masters

New Jersey Transit has awarded a task order contract to Modjeski and Masters for Bridge and Railway Engineering work, the firm announced Aug. 8.

International Rail Partners acquires Grenada Railroad

International Rail Partners LLC (IRP) has acquired Grenada Railroad LLC (Grenada) from Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC (IPH), IRP announced on Aug. 7.

LIRR crossing safety initiative wraps up months ahead of schedule

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has completed its visible railroad crossing safety initiative five months ahead of schedule.

CSX reorganizes operating management structure to drive efficiency

CSX Corporation has announced a new operating management structure, which the company said decentralizes operational and support functions.

NRC hires Chana Elgin as head of public affairs

The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) has appointed Chana Elgin as its new director of public affairs.

Olson named VP marketing and sales at Loram

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. (LORAM) has tapped Luke Olson to serve as vice president marketing and sales.

Stella-Jones hosts congressional staff at Goshen facility

Stella-Jones officials hosted staff for Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Aug. 2 for a tour and discussion of transportation public policy at Stella-Jones’ Goshen

Walsh Construction to build Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

The Sound Transit Board of Directors has awarded Walsh Construction Company II, LLC a  $108 million contract to build the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.

Watco adds to senior management team

Watco Companies, LLC, has appointed four new members to its senior management team.

FTA certifies SSO programs in four states

Four states have obtained federal certification of their rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs ahead of an important safety deadline, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has

nVent brings established rail brands under its umbrella

nVent Electric plc, (nVent), a new corporation that recently separated from Pentair as an independent, publicly-traded company, serves railways worldwide and has now brought several well-known brands into the nVent railway system

REMSA hires government affairs manager

The Railway Engineering‐Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) has selected Jacob Carter as its new government affairs manager.

Cleveland RTA hits fast forward on Calabrese’s exit

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Trustees and Joseph A. Calabrese, the company’s CEO and general manager have reached an agreement regarding the RTA’s future executive leadership.

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