Balfour Beatty Shakes Up Buildings & Civils Executive Leadership Team

Balfour Beatty has announced changes to its US Buildings & Civils Executive Leadership team that will take effect in April of 2023.

BART to Launch East Bay Track Projects, Enhance Reliability

Bay Area Rapid Transit’s Yellow Line in the East Bay will be the focus of significant trackway repairs come February.

Union Pacific Completes Multi-Year Texas Siding Projects to Expedite Track Speed

East of Dallas, Union Pacific recently completed a multi-year infrastructure project that started in December 2020. In order to improve the state’s rail potential, the Class 1 has had 12 construction, rail, signal, surface, and tie teams working on a wide range of track projects.

Watch: Iowa Interstate Acquires Iowa City Industrial Campus Parcel for New Rail-to-Truck Transload Center

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Iowa Interstate Railroad announced its recent purchase of approximately 30 acres at Iowa City’s Industrial Campus to develop a new rail-to-truck transloading facility. The site, located on the southeast side of Iowa City and including an existing rail spur, connects to the 573-mile IAIS network, providing shippers with direct access to all 7 Class-I railroads and numerous short line railroads. The site is located near I-80, US 6, and US 218.

Loram Technologies Acquires Digital Twin for Rail from Sentient Science

Loram Maintenance of Way, a provider of maintenance of way equipment and services, announced the acquisition of the rail business unit of Sentient Science. The products, team, and intellectual property will be managed by Loram Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loram.

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Rhode Island Transit Officials Set Opening for Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority and Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced Jan. 9 that the opening date for the new Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center will be Jan. 23.

LA Metro to Host Open Houses for Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced that it will hold three community open houses this month for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, a massive project to construct a heavy rail line or monorail between the San Fernando Valley and the West Los Angeles area south of the Santa Monica mountains.

Chicago, Philadelphia Transit Leaders Sign Deal to Support Minority-Owned Businesses

A first-of-its-kind agreement struck Jan. 9 by the heads of the transit systems in Chicago and Philadelphia is intended to make it simpler for minority-owned companies to do business with both systems.

Now On Line: January 2023 Digital Edition of Railway Track & Structures

Railway Track & Structures’ January 2023 issue is now available digitally. It features a cover story of the completion of BNSF’s new bridge in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Loram Appoints Luke Olson Senior Vice President of Contract Services

HAMEL,Minn.–Loram announced the appointment of Luke Olson to the position of Senior Vice President of Contract Services, Americas, and Global OEM.

PennDOT Work Underway to Revive Coatesville Station After 25 Years

With an anticipated completion date in the fall of 2025, work is underway for a new $65 million train station project in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Ottawa Ice Storm Immobilizes OC Transpo Service

After weekend efforts to restore full service along Ottawa’s light rail system, OC Transpo, in time for Monday’s return to work and school failed, officials said the system will not be fully operational until at least Jan. 10.

Watch: Brightline Gives Us A Peek Into the Orlando Station

ORLANDO–Brightline released a video and renderings of the future station, located at Orlando International Airport, that will connect millions and regionalize the state.

NRC-REMSA Conference & Exhibition Wrapped Up This Weekend ~ Some Highlights

BOCA RATON–As we reported last week, the 44th annual National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) and Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association show was held in Boca Raton, Fla. from Jan. 4 – 7.

Sacramento Regional Transit District Aims to Complete Light Rail Modernization in 2024

The Sacramento Regional Transit District has announced updates to its Light Rail Modernization Project as the new year gets underway.

Metrolinx to Widen Bridge, Expand Service on Lakeshore East GO Line

Beginning in January 2023, Metrolinx will have crews working to widen the Woodbine Bridge in Toronto’s east end. The bridge will eventually be able to accommodate a fourth track by adding a span on the north side.

Rain Delays Work on San Clemente Railroad Stabilization Project

The Orange County Transportation Authority’s San Clemente slope stabilization project has been halted recently due to rain, raising questions about whether the delay will extend the suspension of passenger train service on the county’s sole railroad link between Orange and San Diego counties.

Michigan DOT to Resume Work on Bridge Replacement Projects

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will resume work to replace two century-old railroad bridges in Jackson as of March.

GoTriangle Commuter Rail Study Outlines Service Along Existing NCRR Corridor

North Carolina’s regional GoTriangle transportation service released the findings of a commuter rail feasibility study on Jan. 4 and is looking for feedback on the options for future commuter rail service identified in the report.

Michael Baker International Selects Chris Statham as EVP, CFO

Chris Statham has joined Michael Baker International as executive vice president and chief financial officer, the company announced on Jan. 5.

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