OLI

OLI appoints new coordinators in three states

Rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) has three new leaders in place for its state programs.

CSX

CSX set to break ground on N.C. rail hub next month

Work will soon be underway at the site of CSX’s proposed intermodal rail facility across from North Carolina Wesleyan College, a liberal arts college based in Rocky Mount, N.C.

Hudson River tunnel project

FTA doles out low rating for Hudson River tunnel project, continues to rule out funding

The $13 billion Hudson River tunnel project, aimed at building a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, is again facing funding problems after federal authorities announced a rating that

Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming opens new North Carolina office

Gannett Fleming, a global infrastructure and engineering firm, has recently expanded its presence in North Carolina, opening a new office in Asheville, N.C.

DART

DART rail replacement scheduled for Downtown Dallas

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will carry out rail replacement work during weekends beginning March 30 and continuing into September of 2019.

Trinity Metro

RHCA selects TEXRail as 2018 Project of the Year

Trinity Metro’s new commuter rail line, TEXRail, is the recipient of an honor from the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). RHCA has selected TEXRail as its 2018 Project of the Year.

TNW

Campbell to serve as director of Infrastructure for TNW Corporation

Douglas Campbell is TNW Corporation’s (TNW) new director of Infrastructure and Strategic Initiatives (DISI).

CTA invests nearly $4M in Addison Red Line track improvements

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is investing nearly $4 million in railroad track improvements at its Addison Red Line station, the authority announced.

HNTB

HNTB names Loftus as senior transit project manager

Daniel Loftus, PE, is a new leader in HNTB’s Chicago office, where he will now serve as senior transit project manager. 

Phoenix selects new light rail administrator

The city of Phoenix, Ariz., has a new light rail administrator. Markus Coleman, who brings experience in public transit, planning and development departments and the City Manager’s office, has been appointed to

Macro

Macro taps Kennedy to serve as business development head

Macro, a division of Ross & Baruzzini, an advanced mobility and communications systems engineering consultancy firm, has appointed Sean Kennedy as its new director of business development.

Urban Engineers promotes Tuttle to office manager

Robert Tuttle, PE, is the new office manager of Urban Engineers’ Warrendale, Pa., location.

Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail Commission names first project director

The Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission has chosen Randy Grauberger to serve as its first project director.

SpikeEase

‘SpikeEase’ pulls in big orders

Focused Technology Solutions is the recent winner of four major contracts for the first ever battery-operated spike puller, the “SpikeEase.”

Railroads miss opportunity with 60 Minutes segment on PTC

“HOW SAFE ARE AMERICA’S RAILROADS? Lesley Stahl reports on a recent string of crashes on U.S. railroads and the delay in implementing life-saving technology that could have prevented them.” Oh brother. I

Port of Vancouver USA rail project wins engineering excellence award

The Port of Vancouver USA’s West Vancouver Freight Access project (WVFA) is the winner of a 2019 Engineering Excellence Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Oregon.

Parsons, maker of CBTC and PTC tech, moves HQ to Washington

Parsons is relocating its corporate headquarters from Pasadena, Calif., to the Washington, D.C. capital region, effective immediately. 

Connecticut Gov. seeks tolls for transit improvements

Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut has been campaigning recently throughout the state, particularly highlighting the need for further investment in transit infrastructure that could lead to major construction work opportunities.

Winter maintenance: Fighting the cold

Suppliers and transit agencies continue their efforts to keep safety at top-of-mind while considering machinery requirements during winter maintenance.

GoTriangle

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.

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