Sound Transit approves budget for West Seattle and Ballard Link extensions
The Sound Transit Board approved the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions, establishing a $285.9-million budget for the project’s preliminary engineering.
Author: Maggie Lancaster
LACMTA seeks P3s to accelerate Measure M
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is moving forward with a series of public-private partnerships (P3s) in efforts to expedite Measure M transportation projects.
City of Ottawa awards contract to RTG Partnership
Rideau Transit Group Partnership (RTG), has signed a contract with the city of Ottawa for the expansion of a maintenance and storage facility located at Belfast Road.
Keolis, MBTA perform cleaning to prevent slippery rail
In lieu of the changing season, Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) will perform rail-cleaning services on Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) rail to reduce slippery rail.
MTA wraps up Metro-North Hudson, Harlem Line track improvements
Following completion of recent track improvement projects, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad will begin schedule changes to certain Harlem Line and Hudson Line trains on October 8. All new fall schedule adjustments are three minutes or less in effort to improve on-time performance.
Trimble offers new track survey and scanning rail trolley
Trimble introduced a new addition to its track survey and scanning rail portfolio—the Trimble GEDO IMS System.
Amtrak and OLI “Clear the Track”
Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) kicked off Rail Safety Week this morning with the assembly of its Operation Clear the Track.
Chaney Enterprises now offers limestone via rail
Chaney Enterprises is utilizing its recently completed railway to offer limestone to its customers. The railway is located at the company’s plant in Waldorf, Md.
Rep. Schrader joins Knife River Corporation for facility tour, policy discussion
Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5) joined representatives from Knife River Corporation and the Portland and Western Railroad to tour Knife River’s Salem sand and gravel pit, learn about its extensive railway products and services and discuss public policy priorities for the business and rail communities in greater Salem, Ore.
MBTA moves forward with Wollaston Red Line Station project
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is moving forward with improvements at the Wollaston Red Line Station.
NJ Transit outlines recent safety enhancements
As a part of its commitment to safety, New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has implemented a variety of rail safety upgrades over the past year and is looking at additional enhancements for the future, as part of its commitment to safety.
Ontario considering hydrogen-powered GO trains
Ontario is seeking design concepts for hydrogen-powered trains as an alternative to conventional overhead wires.
UP redesigns Marketing and Sales organization to better meet customer needs
In effort to evolve with its customer needs, Union Pacific announced plans to redesign its Marketing and Sales organization. The Class 1 plans to consolidate six major business units into four and four customer service center subsidiaries into one.
PANYNJ makes Bilich permanent chief security officer
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has named Acting Chief Security Officer John Bilich as its permanent chief security officer.
AREMA hosts most diverse Meet the Next Generation panel
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) hosted the most diverse Meet the Next Generation Event panel at Railway Interchange. Five panelists from five different disciplines joined to answer questions from students interested to enter the industry.
Progress Rail signs Master Development Agreement with Seeing Machines
Progress Rail has signed and updated Master Development Agreement with computer vision technology company Seeing Machines.
CN, Metra to replace track on Rock Island Line
Canadian National (CN) and Metra workers are set to replace track this weekend on the Rock Island Line.
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad installs cameras on entire fleet
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad recently began installing Railhead Corporation’s new Locomotive Digital Video Recorder HD system.
CTA awards contracts for three major projects
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Board approved the award of a design/build contract for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Jefferson Park and Belmont Blue Line stations as well as the construction contract for the Green Line Garfield Gateway Project.
Metra awards $21.6-million contract for Fox River bridge
Metra’s Board of Directors has awarded a $21.6-million contract to replace the 136-year-old Fox River bridge to Illinois Constructors Corporation of Elburn.