CSX begins Pittsburgh intermodal terminal operations

CSX began operations this week at the new Pittsburgh intermodal rail terminal, which the railroad calls the last key component of its National Gateway Initiative.

HAZON to make UAV software available for post-hurricane inspections

As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida, HAZON Solutions says it will provide its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle fleet management software free to those involved in storm disaster response or recovery efforts in the United States.

USDOT accepting TIGER applications for FY17

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is accepting Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant applications through Oct. 16 for Fiscal Year 2017 awards.

Gov. Ige signs Honolulu rail funding bill

Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed a bill that includes a $2.4-billion package to fund the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) rail project’s full 20-mile build out.

Report: VA rail investment provides 250% return

A study by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has found rail transportation operators in the area contribute more than $600 million to the commonwealth’s general fund.

Canadian government “formally demanded” repair to Hudson Bay rail line

The government of Canada has “formally demanded” that the Hudson Bay Railway Company honor a 2008 agreement and repair tracks between Amery and Churchill, Manitoba.

Agreement preserves rail infrastructure for proposed Nova Scotia terminal

The province of Nova Scotia and the Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway Ltd. have signed a one-year agreement to preserve rail infrastructure between St. Peter’s Junction and Sydney.

Amtrak completes NY Penn Station renewal work

Amtrak has completed its accelerated infrastructure renewal at New York Penn Station. The track and switch projects will help improve reliability at the busy rail hub.

NTSB wants cameras on all rail transit vehicles

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants all rail transit vehicles to have cameras installed to help in crash investigations.

Construction begins on long-awaited Medina Line in Texas

Southwest Gulf Railroad Company (SGRR) began construction on The Medina Line, a nine-mile project first approved by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in 2008.

Union Pacific PTC update: 1,900 more route miles in operation

Union Pacific provided a second quarter update on its progress regarding implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and notes it has made strides toward its 2018 goal.

Union Pacific PTC update: 1,900 more route miles in operation

Union Pacific provided a second quarter update on its progress regarding implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and notes it has made strides toward its 2018 goal.

Ohio first state with certified SSO Program; Williams begins as deputy FTA administrator

Ohio became the first state to complete the process and obtain a Federal Transit Administration-certified (FTA) State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program.

Port of Prince Rupert wraps up container terminal expansion

The Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada, celebrated the completion of the two-year “Phase 2 North” expansion of DP World’s Fairview Container Terminal with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Maryland Purple Line receives federal funding; begins construction

The Maryland Purple Line project was able to mark two milestones Monday as officials signed a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and began construction activities.

Hawaii legislature to take up rail project funding in special session

State lawmakers will take up the issue of funding the Honolulu rail project this week in a special session.

Maloney joins L.B. Foster as CFO

L.B. Foster Company named James P. Maloney senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective Sept. 18.

Former Network Rail exec to head Metrolinx

Metrolinx has named Phil Verster to be its new president and CEO, effective Oct. 1.

Amtrak’s NY Penn Station renewal work on schedule

The so called “Summer of Hell” will end for New York area commuters on Sept. 4 as the Amtrak Infrastructure Renewal program at New York Penn Station remains on schedule with regular operations returning on Sept. 5.

NCRR invests in infrastructure to bring business to NC

The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) is utilizing its NCRR Invests initiative to help build a spur track that will connect a new business locating to North Carolina.

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