Caltrain selects Funghi to lead modernization program

Caltrain has announced that John Funghi will serve as chief officer of the Caltrain Modernization Program.

 

Alaska Railroad to promote Hopp to COO, Engebretson to retire

The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has promoted Clark Hopp, vice president of engineering, to serve as chief operating officer (COO) beginning Jan. 1, 2018.

 

BART approves renewable energy purchase agreement

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors approved two 20-year renewable energy power purchase agreements Dec. 7 in an effort to improve the climate footprint of the Bay Area’s transportation sector.

 

NS trains more than 3k first responders during safety tour

Norfolk Southern (NS) provided training to 3,241 first responders on the company’s safety train in 2017.

 

CTA selects short list of firms competing for Red and Purple line project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected three qualified contracting teams to submit design-build proposals for the first phase of the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM) project.

 

ABB to deliver power to Eglinton Crosstown project with near zero emissions

ABB says it is set to supply key power distribution elements for the Eglinton Crosstown project, Toronto, Canada’s new light-rail transit line, to facilitate the line’s safe operation with nearly zero emissions.

 

R. J. Corman partners with Kentucky to develop apprenticeship program

R. J. Corman Railroad Group has announced a partnership with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet to begin an apprenticeship program.

 

USDOT joins fight against human trafficking

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is ramping up its efforts to help put an end to domestic and international human trafficking.

 

Downtown San Bernardino rail extension complete

The Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project has officially been concluded.

 

NJ Transit gets winter ready

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) aims to help its customers navigate service limitations due to winter weather with a new tool this season.

CDPQ Infra to extend deadline for Montreal transit project bids

CDPQ Infra has pushed the deadline to continue accepting project bids for the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) engineering and construction contract.

Valley Metro CEO gets contract extension

The Valley Metro RPTA and Valley Metro Rail Boards have unanimously approved an extension of CEO Scott Smith’s employment agreement for two more years.

Groundbreaking held for Gold Line extension to Claremont and Montclair

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 2 for its $1.5 billion Foothill Gold Line light-rail extension from Glendora to Montclair at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif.

LACMTA awards contract to study rail along Sepulveda Pass Corridor

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board of Directors’ approved a contract with Sepulveda Mobility Partners to study options for its Sepulveda Pass Corridor at the board’s final meeting of 2017.

 

CTA hits Wilson Station project milestone

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) opened the third of three new entrances to its revamped Wilson Red/Purple Line station Dec. 1.

LIRR to perform switch installation at Atlantic Terminal

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is gearing up to conduct switch installation work near its Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn as part of its Vanderbilt Yard Reconfiguration project.

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Miami Metrorail holds ribbon cutting for new train

The Miami Metrorail team celebrated the launch of new train into service Nov. 30 for the first time in more than three decades.

 

MBTA taps better maintenance practices with Green Line improvements

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has provided the Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) with a long-term strategic plan for continued track maintenance and an update on major short-term improvements for Green Line track areas.

 

HART unveils Hawaiian names for rail stations

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has announced the Hawaiian names set to be used for the nine rail stations on its rail system as recommended by the Hawaiian Station Naming Working Group.

WSP awarded project management contract for Phase 2 of BART extension

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has awarded WSP USA a contract to oversee the second phase of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) extension to Silicon Valley.

 

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