DART board re-elects Bauman as chair for FY19

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board of directors announced Oct. 23 that it has re-elected Sue S. Bauman as the chair for Fiscal Year 2019.

Accelerated locomotive engineer training kicks off at NJ Transit

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) launched the agency’s new accelerated Locomotive Engineer Training class last week, with 14 assistant conductors learning how to become rail engineers, officials said.

Operation Lifesaver honors Ries as with Champion Award

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) has selected Ronald Ries as the recipient of the Champion Award for 2018.

Butler moves up to CFO at Sound Transit

Sound Transit has appointed Tracy Butler, a longtime executive of the Seattle agency, as chief financial officer.

Loram hosts Rep. Emmer for tour, town hall

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN-6) for a tour and town hall session on Oct. 16.

LACMTA begins tunneling work on Purple Line Extension project

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has launched tunneling work underneath Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.

O’Connor joins Metrolink Board

The Metrolink Board of Directors has appointed Pam O’Connor, a Santa Monica city councilmember, as an alternate director.

SEPTA seeks RFPs for electricity generated by renewable energy sources

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to purchase electricity generated by wind, solar or other renewable energy sources.

SCVTA Board approves Green Building Policy

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a Green Building Policy.

Gov. Cuomo urges government action on Gateway Tunnel repairs

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo toured one of the two North (Hudson) River rail tunnels on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor linking New Jersey and New York to view corrosion and damage, and called

Metro-North crew breaks maintenance record

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Metro-North Railroad is celebrating a new maintenance record.

MTA equipment contract goes to Harsco Rail

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded Harsco Corporation’s railway track maintenance division, Harsco Rail, with a multi-year contract worth approximately $40 million for the construction and delivery of 65 flat

Rehab planned for bridge carrying MBTA Franklin Line

The East Street Bridge that carries the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Franklin Commuter Rail Line will undergo weekend work Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, MBTA has announced.

New Metrolink co-CEOs as Leahy retires

In a change of leadership, Southern California’s commuter rail operator Metrolink is bidding farewell to one chief executive, and hello to co-CEOs as of January.

Bentley acquires LEGION, launches OpenBuildings Station Designer

The acquisition of a pedestrian simulation software provider and the launch of a new design application are helping Bentley Systems, Incorporated, integrate comprehensive digital workflows into train station design.

Wood named transit and rail market lead for WSP Texas-Mountain region

WSP USA has named Lindsay Wood transit and rail market lead for the Texas-Mountain region.

Valley Link rail project approved for environmental and design funds

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Board allocated $10.1 million to the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority at its Sept. 26 meeting to complete environmental work and initial design of

Texas Central selects Renfe as operating partner

Texas Central has announced that international railway company Renfe will serve as the train’s operating partner.

Metra forms P3 to test reverse-commute service to Lake County

Metra has reached an agreement with Lake County business and civic organizations to split the costs of a potential two-year pilot project for two new reverse-commute trains along its Milwaukee District North

NJ Transit audit recommends strategic planning office, technology roadmap

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy revealed the findings of a comprehensive strategic, financial and operational assessment of New Jersey Transit on Oct. 9.

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