Mexico plans million-dollar infrastructure program
Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto said Monday that his administration plans to invest Mex$4 billion (US$318 million) in infrastructure projects over the next five years.
Safety
PUCO approves upgrades to three crossings
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization at three highway-rail grade crossings in Licking, Stark and Wood counties.
A dozen states awarded Operation Lifesaver safety grants
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), awarded more than $200,000 in grants to 12 states for a variety of rail safety public education projects and public service announcements.
TriMet points to the importance of safety near WES tracks
TriMet’s WES Commuter Rail engineers see pedestrians and even vehicles disregard crossing arms and signs or cross where prohibited every day.
RTA hires new director of communications
The Chicago Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) hired Susan Bisno Massel, who will serve as director of communications and public affairs.
FWWR taps CTC for grade-crossing warning systems, base radios
The Fort Worth & Western Railroad (FWWR) has entered into a five-year agreement with CTC Inc. (CTC), to maintain the railroad’s grade-crossing warning systems and base radios.
New Jersey marks safety month with “E-Cubed” success
In honor of National Safety Month, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) have collaborated to promote safety and reduce accidental deaths along the state’s railroad tracks.
Hamberger: Nation’s railroads safer than ever, PTC deadline too soon
Association of American Railroads President and CEO Edward Hamberger on June 19 told a Senate Commerce Committee panel that massive private investments in safety-enhancing infrastructure and maintenance on such things as tracks, new equipment, as well as employee training and cutting-edge technologies, have helped make the nation’s railroads safer than ever in their history.
FRA launches app to raise grade-crossing safety awareness
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) launched an iOS smartphone mobile application, the Rail Crossing Locator, which provides the public with easy access to safety information about the nation’s more than 200,000 highway-rail grade crossings.
KCSM chosen as Chrysler Group’s Logistics Supplier of the Year
Chrysler Group LLC has honored Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM) with its Supplier of the Year award in the Logistics category. The award was presented at Chrysler’s third annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 5 in Auburn Hills, Mich.
PUCO approves upgrades at three crossings
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization at three grade crossings in Carroll, Coshocton and Cuyahoga counties.
USDOT receives 568 applications for latest TIGER Grants
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says that the strong demand for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants continues, as once again the number of applications has surpassed the available funding.
Ritron delivers its NXDN radios to SEPTA
Ritron, Inc., has delivered an order for 350pcs of the Ritron NXDN digital locomotive radios to the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) in Philadelphia, Pa.
PUCO approves upgrades at four crossings
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization at four highway-rail grade crossings in Crawford, Darke, Medina and Preble counties.
FRA issues grade crossing and wayside signal systems safety advisory
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a safety advisory June 3 on the importance railroad safety procedures to ensure the safety of the traveling public and railroad employees when grade-crossing warning systems and wayside signal systems are temporarily removed from service for purposes of testing, inspection, maintenance or repair.
RailComm provides yard control system
RailComm has provided its yard control system to a yard in Geismar, La. The yard is now able to wirelessly control 26 switches using RailComm’s Domain Operations Controller (DOC) system, RailComm’s RADiANT data radios, universal switch machine controllers and two hardened, outdoor rated PCs.
NS launches Train Your Brian safety program in East Tennessee
Billboards showing two feet poking out from a white sheet in a morgue have the tagline, “I raced a train and all I got was this lousy toe tag.” Another billboard shows a cast on a person’s leg with the caption, “I raced a train and all I got was this lousy full-body cast.”
UP begins community safety grant program
Union Pacific started a grant program for community railroad safety initiatives. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be provided to support initiatives that enhance railroad safety in Union Pacific communities.
Ohio approves work at six grade crossings
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization from the Ohio Rail Development Commission for grade-crossing upgrades at six crossings.
Colorado adds safety signs at grade crossings
CTC, Inc., shipped 52 “Do Not Stop on Tracks” signs that use LED technology to Colorado for installation at 26 grade crossings.