Ontario strikes multi-billion-dollar deal with Canada on infrastructure
The province of Ontario and the government of Canada have reached an agreement that will provide CA$11.8 billion (US$9.02 billion) toward infrastructure spending.
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Latest safety stats a mixed bag with crossing, trespassing incidents up
Recently released statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) reveal a mixed safety story for the rail industry with 2017 marking the lowest rate of track-caused and human factor-caused accidents ever, but the year also saw an increase in crossing incidents and in trespassing casualties.
Virginia DRPT, CSX agreement to help progress Potomac Shores train station development
The final design of a new Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train station is making progress, following the recently completed final contract amendment between the Virginia Department of Rail Public Transportation (DRPT) and CSX Transportation (CSX).
NH House votes to fund Boston to Manchester passenger rail study
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has voted to designate federal funding to conduct an in-depth financial, engineering and environmental study of a proposed passenger rail expansion project that would connect Boston, Mass., to Manchester.
Quebec’s RTM lays out investment plan to boost rail reliability
The Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) in Quebec detailed a five-year plan to improve service reliability along all rail lines and includes investments in infrastructure, rolling stock, operations, maintenance, as well as an enhanced winter operation plan.
SEPTA to begin Woodland Ave. bridge project
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is collaborating with the city of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on the complete replacement of the Woodland Avenue bridge.
Mott MacDonald-SNC Lavalin JV awarded Federal Way Link extension contract
Sound Transit has awarded South County Transit Partners, a joint venture of Mott MacDonald and SNC-Lavalin, a design-build contract for the project management of its Federal Way Link Extension in the Seattle area, SNC-Lavalin announced.
MARTA names Parker sole finalist for GM role
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has selected Atlanta transit executive Jeffrey A. Parker as the sole finalist in its search for a permanent general manager and CEO.
MDOT MTA reopens subway following extended rail repair
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) reopened service along the entire system three days ahead of schedule on the morning of March 9.
EllisDon team awarded Stouffville Corridor Project contract
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of CA$254.5 million (US$198.3 million) to EllisDon Transit Infrastructure (EDTI) to design, build and finance the Stouffville Corridor Stations Improvement project.
Rail to benefit from $96M in TIGER grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released a list of recipients of the nearly $500 million in available Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants.
New plan: Billions of dollars and years more needed for Cali HSR
California’s proposed high-speed rail system will cost $13 billion more and take four years longer to build than original estimates.
MTA Genius Transit Challenge winners announced
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on March 9 announced eight winners of the MTA Genius Transit Challenge, including two that “plan to immediately reinvest their cash awards from the competition and contribute seed money to advance their ideas in conjunction with the MTA.”
Rail takes 10 percent of TIGER grants (so far)
Four rail specific and rail related projects have been awarded a total of $54.5 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. This represents about 10 percent of the $500 million available in the latest round of TIGER funding.
TriMet names Hoskins to lead maintenance operations
TriMet General Manager Doug Kelsey has selected Roland Hoskins as the executive director of maintenance operations.
North Lights Express project can seek funding with FONSI clearance
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the Tier 2 environmental assessment for the Northern Lights Express (NLX) higher speed intercity passenger rail project.
TEXRail breaks ground in Grapevine
Ground was broken Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas, on the $105-million dining and entertainment complex on the TEXRail commuter rail line.
TTC to perform signal upgrades on Line 1
This weekend, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) crews are set to continue work on the installation of an Automatic Train Control (ATC) signal system.
Metro-North Port Jervis Line set for weekend upgrades
Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Metro-North Railroad will send Metro-North crews out this weekend to make improvements to the Port Jervis Line.
SCVTA meeting with FTA to discuss BART extension delays
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) said it has identified more challenges than expected during the BART Silicon Valley Project’s first phase.