RFQ issued for Metrolinx Lakeshore West GO corridor projects

Ontario and Metrolinx are proceeding with planned improvements for the Lakeshore West GO Transit corridor with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

USDOT joins fight against human trafficking

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is ramping up its efforts to help put an end to domestic and international human trafficking.

 

Downtown San Bernardino rail extension complete

The Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project has officially been concluded.

 

Rep. Comstock intros bill to fix WMATA’s system in crisis

U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) introduced The METRO Accountability and Reform Act on Dec. 4 aimed at reforming the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) through incentivized funding and an interim control board.

NJ Transit gets winter ready

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) aims to help its customers navigate service limitations due to winter weather with a new tool this season.

CDPQ Infra to extend deadline for Montreal transit project bids

CDPQ Infra has pushed the deadline to continue accepting project bids for the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) engineering and construction contract.

Valley Metro CEO gets contract extension

The Valley Metro RPTA and Valley Metro Rail Boards have unanimously approved an extension of CEO Scott Smith’s employment agreement for two more years.

RPA offers plan to promote growth in NY-NJ-CT region

Regional Plan Association (RPA) has released a long-range plan for the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan region that it says ensures growth and equitable prosperity opportunities.

Groundbreaking held for Gold Line extension to Claremont and Montclair

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 2 for its $1.5 billion Foothill Gold Line light-rail extension from Glendora to Montclair at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif.

LACMTA awards contract to study rail along Sepulveda Pass Corridor

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board of Directors’ approved a contract with Sepulveda Mobility Partners to study options for its Sepulveda Pass Corridor at the board’s final meeting of 2017.

 

Network Rail puts new grinders into service

Britain’s infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has introduced into operation the first two of three 150m (492-foot) long grinding trains, which Loram and Colas Rail are supplying under a £36-million (US$48.6-million) contract.

Sersa Total Track, Remcan Projects teaming up to expand Canadian service offerings

Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group, Sersa Total Track (STT) is teaming up with rail contractor, Remcan Projects LP in an effort to extend its capabilities, expertise and infrastructure across Canada.

CTA hits Wilson Station project milestone

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) opened the third of three new entrances to its revamped Wilson Red/Purple Line station Dec. 1.

FRA issues fifth extension of passenger rail SSP deadline

Passenger rail service providers now have until Dec. 4, 2018 to develop and implement a system safety program (SSP) according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

Chicago issues RFQ for O’Hare Express Service

The city of Chicago is moving ahead with a plan to offer express train service between the Loop and O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

LIRR to perform switch installation at Atlantic Terminal

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is gearing up to conduct switch installation work near its Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn as part of its Vanderbilt Yard Reconfiguration project.

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Miami Metrorail holds ribbon cutting for new train

The Miami Metrorail team celebrated the launch of new train into service Nov. 30 for the first time in more than three decades.

 

MBTA taps better maintenance practices with Green Line improvements

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has provided the Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) with a long-term strategic plan for continued track maintenance and an update on major short-term improvements for Green Line track areas.

 

L.K. Comstock lands two NYCT substations

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NYMTA) has awarded RailWorks Corp. subsidiary L.K. Comstock & Company Inc. two contracts worth a combined $74.3 million for underground electrical substations on the New York City Transit (NYCT) Canarsie “L” line in Brooklyn. Both projects will increase power capacity.

Rail related fatalities up 3.5 percent in 2016

Railroad fatalities were up in 2016 as compared to 2015, following the overall trend upwards for total transportation deaths, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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