Amtrak state of good repair backlog tops $33.3 billion
There’s a lot of work to be done on Amtrak. The railroad said its state of good repair backlog (SOGR) has passed $33.3 billion, with $28.1 billion of that on the Northeast
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GoTriangle throws in the towel on light rail
The GoTriangle Board of Trustees voted unanimously to halt a planned light-rail system for the Research Triangle of North Carolina, surrendering to opposition from Duke University.
TTCI publishes annual report outlining research highlights
The Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) issued its annual report, complete with a slew of research findings that are must-reads for folks working in track and structures.
West Lake Corridor, KC Streetcar extensions get green lights from FTA
Two rail extension projects in the Midwest picked up “medium-high” ratings from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) — a designation that makes it likely the federal government will provide funding for construction
Railroad Software Launches FRA Compliant Bridge Inspection Software
Railroad Software has launched bridge inspection software within its TrackAsset application for the electronic capture of bridge inspections for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance.
Bridge demolitions begin for MBTA’s Green Line Extension project
Contractors have begun demolishing the first of three bridges in Somerville, MA., that will be rebuilt for the MBTA’s Green Line Extension project (GLX) connecting Boston to nearby towns.
Midwest floods have maintenance crews scrambling to restore track
Record-setting floods have caused extensive damage to railroad infrastructure across large sections of the Midwest, prompting a surge in construction and repair work.
CN targets more than $184 million in capex for Saskatchewan
Canadian National plans to spend more than $184 million (C$245 million) on construction projects this year in the province of Saskatchewan, as the Class 1 railroad looks to improve efficiency on the
G&W lands rail contract at Port of Caddo-Bossier
Genesee & Wyoming’s Rail Link subsidiary will provide rail service at the Port of Caddo-Bossier in Shreveport, La., as the company expands operations in Gulf Coast ports.
Contractors petition for HOS exemptions for derailment, emergency response
R.J. Corman Railroad Services, Cranemasters Inc. and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) have asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to exempt railroad workers responding to emergencies from certain
CSX, Maryland seek fed funds to expand Baltimore tunnel
CSX and the state of Maryland are asking for federal money to expand the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore to fit double-stack trains.
Alstom to provide signaling tech to MBTA
Alstom will provide new signaling technology for use on the Red and Orange Lines of the Boston subway system, as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) looks to improve service.
Pandrol signs deal as exclusive distributor of Sicut crossties in North America
Pandrol is now the exclusive North American distributor of Sicut composite crossties, which are made from recycled plastics using a process developed at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Duke University nixes Durham-Orange light rail
Duke University won’t allow a portion of a proposed 17.7-mile light-rail line to pass through its campus. The decision effectively kills the project.
Tie-marking technology captures attention of maintenance teams
Norfolk Southern, looking to improve efficiency in tie replacement, is the first Class 1 railroad to adopt new automated tie-marking technology from Georgetown Rail (GREX.)
STV hires John Brestin to lead Bridge Practice
John Brestin, P.E., S.E., a veteran engineer and practice leader who has spearheaded the design of significant bridge initiatives throughout the United States, has joined STV as vice president and head of
Cuomo and DeBlasio issue 10-point plan that would change MTA construction rules
A plan to overhaul New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority operations and funding mechanism has major implications for rail construction, maintenance and signals companies.
RailWorks reorganizes track leadership team; hires new execs
RailWorks Corp. is splitting its rail construction and maintenance business into two divisions – Large Projects and Track Maintenance and Services Group.
Austin’s CapMetro awards construction contract to Jay-Reese Contractors
Jay-Reese Contractors won a $36.8 million contract from the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) to build a new light-rail station in downtown Austin, Texas.
PRESS RELEASE: TTCI Names Karalyn Moreira as Executive Director of Business Development
Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) named Karalyn Moreira as its Executive Director of Business Development. Moreira, 45, comes to TTCI after spending the last seven years as the Commercial Director for Scomi