Event highlights $10M TIGER grant to extend Vermont passenger rail

An event held in Burlington, Vt., placed the spotlight on a $10 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) that will be used to extend passenger rail from New York City to Burlington.

Kansas City streetcar begins to roll

Federal and local officials gathered May 6 to kick off inaugural service of the modern Kansas City Streetcar.

Union Pacific plans $83M in improvements in Arkansas

Union Pacific tagged $83 million of its planned $3.75-billion 2016 capital program to improve infrastructure in Arkansas.

Caltrain Modernization Program secures additional funds

Caltrain’s Modernization Program received an additional $211 million investment following a seven-party agreement adopted by the agency’s board of directors on May 5, 2016.

Cities of Somerville and Cambridge commit $75M in bid to save GLX project

The Massachusetts cities of Somerville and Cambridge reiterated their support and commitment for the proposed Green Line Extension Project (GLX) by pledging a combined $75 million to help bridge the project’s funding gap.

Steps taken to engage public for LIRR triple track project

In a bid to make good on a promise to promote community engagement surrounding the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Expansion Project, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out plans for public meetings, launched a new website and committed to expedited crossing improvements.

Metrolink California rail projects funding

Metrolink preps for 91/Perris Valley Line opening with additional testing

Metrolink will increase testing of trains along the 91/Perris Valley Line between Perris and Riverside, Calif.

J-Track LLC names Dorris VP/GM of new Central Division

J-Track LLC will open a new railroad construction and maintenance company in the Chicagoland area on May 1. The new company, J-Track LLC Central Division, will be led by Vice President and General Manager, Bill Dorris.

Yolo County rail relocation study says area would benefit

A study designed to quantify the economic benefits of relocating existing shortline rail infrastructure in Yolo County, Calif., has found the area could tap into significant benefits if it were to follow through with the relocation.

NCDOT prioritizes $100M for CSX’s planned Carolina Connector

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has identified $100 million for a planned CSX terminal in Johnston County in a preliminary priority list of state transportation improvements.

Wabtec lands NICTD PTC contract

Wabtec Corporation signed a contract to provide equipment and services for a Positive Train Control (PTC) system to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD).

Silver Line

Construction on Silver Line Phase 2 to ramp up

Construction on Phase 2 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, a.k.a. the Silver Line, is about to head into a busy period as the project hits the 30 percent complete mark.

Port of Long Beach studying business case behind short-haul rail

The Port of Long Beach in California is looking to an old idea with new variables to combat traffic congestion: Short-haul rail.

Refining profile and saving face

Success in battling defects and extending the life of a rail can be met with a well-planned grinding or milling program.

BNSF mulls ending California port project

BNSF is weighing the fate of a planned $500-million intermodal facility following a court ruling last week that questioned the adequacy of the environmental analysis for the project.

SEPTA to begin PTC roll out mid April

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will begin Provisional Revenue Service Operations for Positive Train Control following written authorization from the Federal Railroad Administration.

Palmetto Railways proposes 10-mile line in South Carolina

Palmetto Railways is exploring the development of a 10-mile industrial rail line to serve the Camp Hall Commerce Park in Berkeley County, S.C.

GE Transportation’s Digital Solutions bets big on Chicago

GE selected Chicago to be a core hub of its growing digital ecosystem and the company says it will provide deep investments to further advance its digital strategy.

Carlo Patrick to join Herzog Services, Inc.

Carlo Patrick will join Herzog Services, Inc., as vice president effective March 21, 2016.

More than 400 take to Capitol Hill for Railroad Day

The industry’s annual single day blitz of congressional officials brought more than 400 industry representatives to Washington, D.C., on March 3.

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