Work to begin on 14-month BWI rail station overhaul

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is renovating and expanding the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport rail station in an effort to improve service for Maryland Area Regional Commuter

Railroads in Illinois, N.M., Texas and N.Y. secure $73M in Positive Train Control grants

News began to trickle out from congressional offices regarding which properties have been awarded federal grants that will be applied toward the cost of implementing Positive Train Control (PTC).

Canada Infrastructure Bank selects Montréal REM project for first investment

The Canada Infrastructure Bank has agreed to invest in the Réseau express métropolitain light-rail project (REM) via a CA$1.28-billion (US$980-million) loan. This is the inaugural investment of the Canada Infrastructure Bank since

“Doc” Caver named interim CEO/GM of Cleveland RTA

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Floun’say Caver as interim CEO and general manager.

Utility relocation completed ahead of schedule for next phase of Foothill Gold Line extension

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has wrapped up work related to its $2.6 million Utility Relocation design-bid-build contract.

CHSRA names Lipkin Northern California regional director

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has appointed Boris Lipkin as the Northern California regional director.

Louis Gambaccini, first chairman of NJ Transit: 1931-2018

Louis J. Gambaccini, the founding Chairman of the Board of Directors of New Jersey Transit, died at his home in Skillman, N.J., Sunday, Aug. 19. He was 87 years old.

MBTA, Keolis to begin 8-week rail replacement project

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Keolis, the agency’s commuter rail operating partner, announced Aug. 20 that the Worcester Commuter Rail Line Improvement Project will launch Saturday, Aug. 25, and continue

Maryland MTA crews complete light rail storm repairs

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) returned light rail to service from the Patapsco to Cromwell and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport stations on Aug. 17, three days ahead of schedule.

FTA certifies Michigan’s SSOP

Michigan has obtained federal certification of its rail transit State Safety Oversight Program (SSOP) ahead of next year’s deadline, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Aug. 16.

CSS, Indiana commuter operator in double-track project agreement

An agreement on a project to improve commuter rail service on an historic route between Indiana and Chicago will have a follow-on economic benefit for a short line freight carrier, too.

CTA awards contract to modernize three Blue Line stations

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Board approved a $30 million contract to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC.  on Aug. 15 for renovations at the Grand, Chicago and Division Blue Line

Steering committee makes recommendation for TriMet Southwest Corridor LRT route

The steering committee advising on the TriMet Southwest Corridor light rail project recommended a route for the Portland, Ore., line on Aug. 13.

LACMTA, TSA partner on advanced passenger screening system

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are partnering up to deploy an advanced portable passenger screening technology that officials said will help detect weapon

Commuter rail industry continues its steady progress toward PTC implementation

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) provided a second quarter 2018 update to progress the commuter rail industry has made toward implementing Positive Train Control (PTC).

NCRR wraps up High Point rail and drainage improvements

A $5.1-million rail project to perform drainage and rail corridor improvements in High Point, N.C., is complete. The project was a partnership between the city and the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR).

Atiyeh joins HNTB national rail systems team

HNTB Corporation has brought on Walead Atiyeh to serve the firm’s national rail systems team as project manager.

Port Authority of Allegheny County estimates Station Square Station light rail restoration still 3-4 weeks away

The Port Authority of Allegheny County believes returning light-rail service to Station Square Station in Pittsburgh, Penn., is still three to four weeks away following damage the station sustained during a freight

Metro Transit’s architect of rail system, Mark Fuhrmann, retiring

Metro Transit’s director of light rail and commuter rail projects, Mark Fuhrmann, is retiring from his post at the agency on Aug. 14 to begin a new job as associate vice president

LACMTA to begin Blue Line overhaul in January 2019

Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will begin work on a $350-million comprehensive modernization of its oldest rail line in January 2019.

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