Hanna joins Chambers, Conlon and Hartwell as partner
Channon Hanna is joining the lobbying firm of Chambers, Conlon and Hartwell (CC&H) as a partner.
Regulatory
2018 statistics signify uptick in grade crossing collisions, trespass deaths: FRA
Railroad grade crossing collisions and rail trespass deaths saw an increase in 2018, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Safety Analysis.
CalSTA awards $13.1M of SRA funds to advance 9 California projects
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) has awarded $13.1 million of Senate Bill 1 State Rail Assistance (SRA) funding to advance nine projects throughout California, the agency announced on March 6.
Railroads miss opportunity with 60 Minutes segment on PTC
“HOW SAFE ARE AMERICA’S RAILROADS? Lesley Stahl reports on a recent string of crashes on U.S. railroads and the delay in implementing life-saving technology that could have prevented them.” Oh brother. I
Connecticut Gov. seeks tolls for transit improvements
Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut has been campaigning recently throughout the state, particularly highlighting the need for further investment in transit infrastructure that could lead to major construction work opportunities.
Sound Transit completes PTC implementation milestone
Earlier this week, Sound Transit announced the agency’s completion of Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation and certification on all of its Sounder commuter rail vehicles operating between Lakewood and Everett.
New BNSF cameras find problems in rails and wheels
BNSF Railway is deploying high-speed onboard cameras capable of recording images, at speeds up to 70 mph, of rail surface defects and other visible flaws like missing bolts, according to a recent
Chicago suburb pays up to fight Amtrak Hiawatha project
Glenview, Ill., a village about 15 miles from Chicago, has reportedly approved spending a significant chunk of funding to continue its opposition efforts in regards to the proposed Amtrak Hiawatha project.
Sen. Schumer urges DOD attention on new railhead at Fort Drum
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) met with Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan last week, and reportedly urged the Department of Defense (DOD) to focus on the construction of a new
Three MnDOT projects gain funding to improve state’s rail service
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced three projects aimed at improving rail service in the state.