POLB approved $870M for Pier B facility
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an $870 million budget to build the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility. Demand for on-dock rail in the harbor is expected to
Author: Mischa Wanek-Libman
MBTA sends PTC extension application to FRA
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has submitted a Request for Extension to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for full Positive Train Control (PTC) system deployment to December 2020.
LIRR Double Track project completed more than a year ahead of schedule
A project that added a second track along a 13-mile stretch of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to allow reverse peak service on the Ronkonoma Line has been completed more than
LACMTA proceeds with Purple Line extension early work following FTA approval
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will proceed with early work activities for Section Three of the Purple Line Extension following approval by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
NRC praises WMATA’s decision to contract out Silver Line operation, maintenance
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) is praising the decision of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to seek competitive contracting opportunities for the maintenance and operations of the
SMART Board of Directors approves, amends contracts for Windsor Extension
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Board of Directors approved or amended four contracts, worth approximately $24 million, that will propel the planned Windsor rail extension forward.
WMATA OIG to review Silver Line concrete concerns
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has opened a review of the Silver Line Phase II construction.
WMATA issues RFP for Silver Line operation and maintenance
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking vendors interested in operating and maintaining elements of the Silver Line.
GPA Board approves $92 million for Mason Mega Rail Terminal
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board of Directors approved $92 million for the Mason Mega Rail Terminal at its Sept. 17, 2018 meeting.
Metra achieves PTC milestone by completing hardware installation
Metra has completed the installation of all hardware required for Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation. To celebrate the achievement, the commuter rail service provider held a press conference and event for its
House PTC hearing: Progress; challenges on display
The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials for the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held its second hearing of the year to focus on implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC)
Metra holds fares steady, but plans year of outreach to communicate capital needs
Metra will not raise fares in 2019, but service reductions could occur beginning in 2020 if the commuter rail system doesn’t receive an infusion of public aid.
FRA issues NOFO for $46M in PTC funds
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal Register for $46.3 million in Positive Train Control (PTC) System Grants.
KC Streetcar applies for $151M New Starts grant to fund extension
The project team at KC Streetcar is hopeful the planned Main Street Extension to University of Missouri-Kansas City, will be funded with a grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) New Starts
Ceremony dedicates San Gabriel Trench
A dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 10 for the San Gabriel Trench, a 2.2-mile grade separation project that began construction in 2012 and took five years to complete.
Ottawa’s Confederation Line delayed until early 2019
The city of Ottawa, Canada, staff said they believe the Confederation Line will not be ready for revenue service until early 2019. The news came during a Sept. 10 meeting of the
FTA allocates Lynnwood Link funds; FFGA could come by end of year
Sound Transit says the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $100 million in FY 2018 capital investment grant funding for the Lynnwood Link light-rail extension.
House rail subcommittee to focus on PTC during hearing
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials has scheduled a hearing on Sept. 13 that will focus on the rail industry’s implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
CSX continuing “thoughtful and deliberate” discussions concerning Howard Street Tunnel
A plan to expand the Howard Street Tunnel isn’t completely off the table, but CSX says a path forward is dependent on a solution that meets the long-term goals of the railroad,
NCDOT provides grants to 14 shortline projects
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded approximately $7 million to 14 shortline railroads that operate in the state to perform infrastructure improvements.