Operation Lifesaver honors Ries as with Champion Award
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) has selected Ronald Ries as the recipient of the Champion Award for 2018.
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R.J. Corman hosts Rep. Barr
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-6), chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, joined R.J. Corman, the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) and Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association
Puchala leading national communications, marketing for OLI
Operation Lifesaver (OLI), the national rail safety education organization, has hired Jessica Puchala as director of communications and marketing.
LACMTA begins tunneling work on Purple Line Extension project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has launched tunneling work underneath Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.
AAR hazmat awards honor Schoendorfer of NS, safe shippers
The Association of American Railroads announced the 2018 recipients of the Holden-Proefrock Award and the 2017 Non-Accident Release (NAR) Grand Slam Awards.
SEPTA seeks RFPs for electricity generated by renewable energy sources
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to purchase electricity generated by wind, solar or other renewable energy sources.
SCVTA Board approves Green Building Policy
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a Green Building Policy.
Gov. Cuomo urges government action on Gateway Tunnel repairs
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo toured one of the two North (Hudson) River rail tunnels on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor linking New Jersey and New York to view corrosion and damage, and called
Metro-North crew breaks maintenance record
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Metro-North Railroad is celebrating a new maintenance record.
L.B. Foster hosts Rep. Barletta
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA-11), a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC), L.B. Foster and the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association
Short Line Safety Institute awarded $2.4M FY18 grant
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) with a $2.4 million grant, which officials said will allow the institute to enhance safety practices and increase the
Upgrade for Northern Lines crossings
A Midwest shortline operator will see grade crossings upgraded, per plans by a state transportation office.
RailPros hires Bruhnke to newly created VP training position
RailPros has brought on Erika Bruhnke as the company’s vice president of training services.
MARTA Board approves “More MARTA” expansion plan
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the “More MARTA” Atlanta program last week.
ASLRRA, Rockwell Collins partner on PTC
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has selected Rockwell Collins to assist tenant short lines in creating safety-related documentation required to obtain permission to operate over a host railroad’s
Matt Rose readies for retirement
BNSF Railway Co. Executive Chairman Matthew K. Rose will step down and retire from the railroad in April of 2019, after 26 years of service.
Stakeholders break ground on CREATE’s 75th Street improvement project
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 1 for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program’s 75th Street Corridor Improvements Project (75th St. CIP).
Amtrak OIG report identifies eight major challenges faced by the railroad
The Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report of Sept. 28 identifying eight major management and performance challenges it sees the railroad having to face in fiscal years 2019 and
MBTA awards signal upgrade contract to Barletta Heavy Division
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board voted Oct. 1 to award a $217.7 million contract to upgrade the signal systems on the system’s Red and Orange Lines.
MTA names Warren safety chief
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has named Patrick T. Warren as Chief Safety Officer, overseeing all safety management policy implementation. He will work closely with MTA agencies as they “continue