Mathieu to lead OmniTRAX Energy Solutions

OmniTRAX has named Pierre-Luc Mathieu to lead OmniTRAX Energy Solutions (EOS) as president, effective immediately.

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.

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.

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.

GWI, SEACOR to own, operate rail ferry service

Genessee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) and SEACOR Holdings Inc. will own and operate CG Railway (CGR), LCC, through a 50/50 joint venture.

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.

KCS, Bulkmatic enter JV to expand the exportation of liquid fuels from U.S. to Mexico

Kansas City Southern (KCS) is entering a 50/50 joint venture investment with Bulkmatic Transport Company, which aims to facilitate and expand the exportation of liquid fuels from the United States to Mexico.

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.

Groundbreaking held for Glacier Rail Park

Federal, state and local dignitaries kicked off construction of the Glacier Rail Park in Kalispell, Mont., Aug. 22.

MBTA kicks off Ruggles Station improvement project

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) began a $38.5-million improvement project at Ruggles Orange Line and Commuter Rail Station on Aug. 22.

Port Freeport breaks ground on rail project

Port Freeport in Texas held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 18 for Phase 1 of the Parcel 14 Rail Development project.

Caltrans publishes report on rail’s economic impact on state

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released a research report that details the impact freight and passenger rail operations have on the state economy.

Presidential Executive Order to streamline permitting process

A newly signed presidential Executive Order aims to reduce the time it takes projects to move through the federal permitting and review processes.

Al-Qaeda calls for U.S. rail and transit attacks

The latest issue of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s (AQAP) magazine, Inspire, calls for attacks on U.S. railways and transit systems and goes as far as including many steps to help carry out acts of terror.

Eglinton Crosstown LRT installs first piece of track

The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) project installed the first piece of track at the Maintenance and Storage Facility marking another milestone toward bringing the project online by 2021.

CTDOT selects Cianbro-Middlesex JV for two Walk Bridge Program projects

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has selected Cianbro-Middlesex Joint Venture for the CP243 Interlocking and Danbury Branch Dockyard projects in Norwalk.

FRA, FMCSA withdraw potential rule affecting sleep apnea mitigation

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have withdrawn a proposed rule that would have regulated actions addressing sleep apnea for workers in safety sensitive positions.

FASTLANE small project grants: More than $56M to go to rail

Rail specific and rail related projects across six states have been selected to receive grants as part of the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) program.

Christie, Cuomo appoint new leaders to PANYNJ

Kevin O’Toole and Rick Cotton have joined leadership at the Port Authority of New York and Jersey (PANYNJ).

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