KCSA begins first steps of transportation service expansion

The KC Streetcar Authority (KCSA), in coordination with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), is planning to expand transportation services.

Siemens and Brookville to build new Valley Metro fleet

The Valley Metro Rail Board has authorized the purchase of rail fleet from two manufacturers to support future growth and service expansion.

Union Pacific to invest $41 million in Wyoming rail infrastructure

Union Pacific plans to spend $41 million in Wyoming rail this year to improve its infrastructure. The state spending plan is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.

NJ TRANSIT awards $14.5 million early action contract for Portal Bridge Project

NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors authorized a vote to enter into an early action contract with PKF-Mark III Inc., of Newtown, Pa., for the amount of $14.5 million, plus five percent for contingencies, subject to the availability of funds.

MBTA awards contract for Wellington Maintenance Facility to Barletta

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) approved a contract with Barletta Heavy Division, Inc., for the construction of improvements to the Wellington Maintenance Facility.

TriMet’s Portland streetcar resumes service after Morrison-Yamhill track improvements

The Morrison-Yamhill MAX improvements project reached a milestone over the weekend as the Portland streetcar resumed service.

CP reaches tentative agreement with TCRC-MWED

Canadian Pacific (CP) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC-MWED) announced they have reached a tentative five-year agreement.

New CEMEX USA aggregate distribution terminal integrates rail to improve delivery

CEMEX USAis expanding its Southern California network with plans for a rail-served distribution terminal in Los Angeles and a new aggregate loading system at its quarry in Victorville, Calif.

CN’s JJ Ruest inducted into Maritime Hall of Fame

Canadian National Railway (CN) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer JJ Ruest has been inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame.

Union Pacific to invest $41 million in Oklahoma rail infrastructure

Union Pacific (UP) will invest approximately $41 million in its Oklahoma rail infrastructure as a part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion capital plan.

Dymax Rail hosts Rep. Roger Marshall for Grassroots facility tour, policy discussion

Dymax Rail hosted a tour and policy discussion along with Watco Companies, LLC, for Rep. Roger Marshall (R-KS) at its Wamego, Kan., facility.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff rebrands to WSP, WSP USA

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is undergoing a name change. The firm will now operation as WSP worldwide and WSP USA in the United States.

MTA’s Astoria N Line to receive major upgrades

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) will be performing major upgrades to the Astoria’s N Line equipment, including the replacement of switches and other track work.

SCVTA advises community as BART tracks are energized for testing

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) is raising awareness about the energized third rail on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension.

MBTA preps for new Red Line fleet with test track

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will begin work this fall on a piece of track that will be used for testing new Red Line cars in 2019.

Metra breaks ground on Healy Station $7.3-million renovation

Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno met with State Rep. Luis Arroyo and other officials to break ground on a $7.3-million renovation of the Healy Station on the Milwaukee North Line.

Union Pacific to invest $57 million in Kansas rail infrastructure

Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest approximately $57 million in Kansas infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of UP’s $3.1-billion capital plan.

Valley Metro to begin construction on Tempe Streetcar in June

The construction project will receive $50 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Capital Investment Grants program, which is included in the Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations bill.

ASLRRA honors safety award winners at CONNECTIONS Convention

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) honored Keith LaPorte and Ron Sparks for their career commitment to safety compliance and culture at the 2017 CONNECTIONS Convention.

Genesee & Wyoming completes Pentalver acquisition to expand maritime container transportation services

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., (G&W) announced that its subsidiary, GWI UK Acquisition Company Limited, has completed the acquisition of all of the issued share capital of Pentalver Transport Limited from a subsidiary of APM Terminals.

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