Koppers Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report
PITTSBURGH – Koppers has released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report in which it details the progress of its Sustainability Plan.
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Maryland Transit Administration Holds ‘Industry Day’ for Light Rail Modernization Program
BALTIMORE – Maryland Transit Administration will host an Industry Day for the Light Rail Modernization Program on Thursday, June 26th.
CHSRA Recognizes 17 New Graduates of Central Valley Training Center
SELMA, Calif. – Since 2020, the Central Valley Training Center (CVTC) has served as a 10-week pre-apprenticeship program. The Authority recognizes 17 of its newest graduates.
Michael Baker International Names Tanya Currie as EVP and Chief HR Officer
PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International has announced Tanya Currie will join the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Launches ENS Sign Awareness Day June 24th
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) will launch ENS Sign Awareness Day on June 24th as a way to shine a light on the importance of Blue and White Emergency Notification System (ENS) signs at railroad crossings.
VTA Recommends Change in Contractor for BART Tunnel as Cost-Saving Measure
SAN FRANCISCO – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, or VTA, BART Silicon Valley Phase II staff have recommended that the VTA move forward with a different tunnel contractor to better meet the budgetary needs of the project.
Mark Your Calendar: 2025 Women in Rail Event Set for Oct. 15-16
Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures are returning to Chicagoland for our much-anticipated third-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies who are significantly influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit rail industry.
From the Dome: Blueprint for the Future
ATLANTA – From the June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, Editor-in-Chief David C. Lester writes about transcontinental mergers in the monthly column, “From the Dome.”
Management and Maintenance: Capitalizing on Friction Modifiers
ATLANTA – From the June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, Interface Journal Managing Editor Jeff Tuzik writes about friction modifiers based on a presentation made at the Wheel/Rail Interaction conference in 2024.
Railway Track & Structures 2025 Top Projects
ATLANTA – The annual Top Projects awards for 2025 have been selected and featured in the June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures.
NRHS Awards $150,000 in Heritage Grants
MOORESTOWN, N.J. – The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) announced 31 recipients of its 2025 Railway Heritage Grants. These organizations will receive a combined $150,000 to support historical preservation.
MxV Rail: Lateral Track Strength Increase During Maintenance Speed Restrictions
PUEBLO, Colo. – From the June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, MxV Rail’s Principal Investigator II, Engineering Services, Steve Wilk discusses lateral track strength.
Watco’s 2024 Safety Person of the Year: Alabama Southern Railroad’s Ian Price
BROOKWOOD, Ga. – The newly developed Safety Person of the Year award for 2024 was awarded to Ian Price of Alabama Southern Railroad, or ABS.
Railway Track & Structures June 2025 Issue Now Available Online
ATLANTA – The June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures is now available to read as a digital edition.
Koppers Names Sullivan President and Chief Transformation Officer
PITTSBURGH – Koppers Holdings Inc. (Koppers) on May 29 announced the appointment of James A. Sullivan as President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective June 1, 2025.
Five MBTA Workers Charged With Falsifying Red Line Track Inspection Records
BOSTON – 5 MBTA workers, both current and former, have been charged with falsification of Red Line track inspection records.
Zephyr Rail Awarded Contract for Engineering and Design Services
ORANGE, Calif. – Zephyr Rail was awarded a contract by LOSSAN to provide preliminary engineering and design services for the Ortega Siding project.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for May 2025
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the May 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates for Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, a business spotlight, and grant opportunities.
CBFA Showcases Rail Market Solutions at Railway Interchange
INDIANAPOLIS – Companhia Brasileira de Ferro e Aço (CBFA) was awarded the AAR-M1003 international certification by the AAR and will be at Railway Interchange in booth 3742.
Pandrol’s Fastening Systems for Grand Paris Express
PARIS – Pandrol was awarded a contract with Alstom in 2023 to supply its rail systems for Paris region’s metro line 18.