Denver sees G Line testing begin
Denver Regional Transportation District and its contractor, Denver Transit Partners (DTP), have been given regulatory approval to begin testing along the G Line on June 14.
Author: Mischa Wanek-Libman
APTA pushes to preserve federal transit funding
Public transit leaders joined together at the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) annual conference in Baltimore, Md., to discuss and express their concerns regarding the Trump Administration’s FY18 budget proposal to phase out the Capital Improvement Grant (CIG) program.
RFQ issued for Barrie Rail expansion project
The planned expansion of the Barrie GO line in Toronto, ON, Canada is taking a step forward with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Administration aims to reduce environmental permitting process to two years
President Donald Trump joined U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and other infrastructure stakeholders at USDOT’s headquarters to close out Infrastructure Week and push the regulatory reform element of his infrastructure plan.
Washouts, high water force OmniTRAX to suspend HBR service
Severe flooding and washout conditions have caused OminTRAX Inc. to suspend operations June 9 on northern segment of the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) between Amery and Churchill, Manitoba.
Public Belt Railroad to be acquired by Port of New Orleans
The Port of New Orleans will acquire the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad under an agreement between the city of New Orleans, the port and the railroad.
UTA to purchase rail simulator with federal PTC grant
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will use a portion of the funds awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration for its positive train control (PTC) efforts to purchase a rail simulator.
Canadian Pacific eyes “total transportation solutions” to create growth
Canadian Pacific is praising its sales and marketing team for generating new opportunities and driving growth by focusing on customer service and a willingness to identify and implement total transportation solutions.
Valley Metro begins construction on 50th Street Station
Valley Metro began construction on the 50th St/Washington Station June 8. The station is the Valley Metro infill station and the first capital project under Transportation 2050 (T2050), approved by Phoenix voters in 2015.
HNTB adds two PTC experts to practice
HNTB Corporation has added two positive train control (PTC) experts “to assist transit and rail clients in moving toward compliance” of the 2018 implementation deadline.
TNW celebrates 35th anniversary
TNW Corporation, a Dallas-based owner-operator of shortline railroads and logistics centers, is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2017.
California High-Speed Rail Authority invests $115 million in LACMTA’s Regional Connector
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has committed $115 million to help fund Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Regional Connector Transit Project.
Maryland Transit Administration shuffles top leadership
Paul Comfort has been replaced as the head of the Maryland Transit Administration with Kevin B. Quinn, Jr., named acting administrator by Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn.
Three teams shortlisted for Hurontario LRT project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have shortlisted three teams to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
Port of Vancouver USA close to wrapping up decade-long rail program
The Port of Vancouver USA has begun work on the final two projects in its decade-long initiative to bolster growth by investing in freight rail infrastructure.
ConnDOT to begin interlocking, dockyard projects in October
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.
Canada commits funds to Toronto Relief Line
The government of Canada pledged CA$27 million (US$19.54 million) toward Toronto’s planned Relief Line, but the city’s Mayor John Tory requested a provincial financial commitment to secure the project’s future.
Maryland takes steps to slow Purple Line progress
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Pete K. Rahn has ordered a suspension of new contracts, hiring and non-essential procurements for the Purple Line project citing recent litigation.
FRA, FTA award $197 million in grants for PTC on passenger rail
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $197 million in grants last week to help commuter and intercity passenger railroads implement Positive Train Control (PTC) by Dec. 31, 2018.
Metra receives $20-million grant for PTC
Metra will receive at $20-million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) on its Milwaukee North and West lines.