BNSF plans $230 million capital program for California

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) has announced a 2018 capital expenditure program for California valued at about $230 million.

 

Willamette ushers in new leadership

John R. Harrison has transitioned to a different role at Willamette Valley Company (WVCO) after serving for three decades as the company’s CEO and president, WVCO announced March 28.

 

Georgia Ports Authority breaks ground on Mason Mega rail project

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) broke ground on the $126.7 million Mason Mega Rail Terminal on March 26.

 

Norfolk Southern taps McClellan, Elkins for new roles

The Norfolk Southern (NS) board of directors has selected new roles for both Michael R. McClellan and Claude E. “Ed” Elkins, effective April 1.

 

Union Pacific invests $110.3M in Iowa, Oregon networks

Union Pacific (UP) has announced plans to spend an estimated $47 million on its Iowa network and about $63.3 million on its network in Oregon this year to improve safety, efficiency and customer service.

 

Illinois crossing projects get $194M

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its annual 5-year plan for the Crossing Safety Improvement Program, which will roll out highway-rail safety projects throughout the state.

 

Ontario preps for expanded GO service

Ontario is adding new stations and performing upgrades across its GO Regional Express Rail (RER) network to prepare for additional all-day, two-way GO train service for commuters in the greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

 

NTSB’s Sumwalt offers updates on rail at ‘Most Wanted’ midpoint

Robert Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), offered insight on the status of important rail safety changes at the midpoint of the Most Wanted List 2017–2018 cycle in a March 26 blog post.

HNTB’s Mendes a 2018 Shirley A. DeLibero Award recipient

Diana Mendes, AICP, and HNTB Corporation Mid-Atlantic Division president, received the 2018 Shirley A. DeLibero Award at a March 22 event in Washington, D.C.

 

NYC Transit plans flood resiliency project for April

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit has announced a flood protection project in the Rockaways intended to strengthen subway infrastructure and make it more resilient in the face of future storms.

 

Amtrak to rename Rochester station for Rep. Louise Slaughter

Amtrak will rename its Rochester Intermodal Station the “Louise M. Slaughter Intermodal Station in Rochester,” U.S. Sens. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced this week.

 

Chicago to O’Hare RFP: Musk’s loop concept vs. traditional rail transit

Two teams have been chosen to compete for work to design, build, finance and operate Chicago’s O’Hare Express operating system.

 

TRC awarded contract with LACMTA

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has selected TRC Companies Inc., to provide services for the agency’s environmental program.

 

CSX names Angela C. Williams vice president and corporate controller

CSX Corporation (CSX) has appointed Angela Williams as its new vice president and controller as successor to Andrew Glassman.

 

Pacific Harbor Line marks 20th anniversary

The Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of railroad services in the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles area.

 

APTA rails against public transit cuts in proposed budget

Public transit officials nationwide spoke out at a March 19 press briefing to express strong opposition to deep cuts to public transit in the Trump Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019.

 

Virginia DRPT, CSX agreement to help progress Potomac Shores train station development

The final design of a new Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train station is making progress, following the recently completed final contract amendment between the Virginia Department of Rail Public Transportation (DRPT) and CSX Transportation (CSX).

 

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NH House votes to fund Boston to Manchester passenger rail study

The New Hampshire House of Representatives has voted to designate federal funding to conduct an in-depth financial, engineering and environmental study of a proposed passenger rail expansion project that would connect Boston, Mass., to Manchester.

 

Union Pacific targets $85 million capital program for Wyoming

Union Pacific (UP) has announced plans to invest $85 million in Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.

 

Union Pacific plans $103.6 million capital program in Illinois

Union Pacific (UP) has announced it will support $103.6 million in Illinois’ transportation infrastructure work this year.

 

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