Operation Lifesaver Canada recognizes CN’s Bart Macmillan with Roger Cyr Award
Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has announced that Canadian National (CN) Constable Bart MacMillan will be awarded the organization’s 2017 Roger Cyr Award.
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Amtrak partners with more than 500 law enforcement agencies for Operation Clear Track
Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), the national railroad safety education organization, are collaborating for the second annual Operation Clear Track, the nation’s largest railroad safety law enforcement operation.
FTA certifies Missouri SSO Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the state of Missouri’s successful federal certification of its rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program ahead of the April
Operation Lifesaver U.S. and Canadian arms join together to #StopTrackTragedies during Rail Safety Week
Operation Lifesaver Canada and Operation Lifesaver Inc. have collaborated to launch a new campaign focused on rail safety and public awareness to mark the first joint Rail Safety Week in North America
NRC praises WMATA’s decision to contract out Silver Line operation, maintenance
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) is praising the decision of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to seek competitive contracting opportunities for the maintenance and operations of the
Southern California rail operators call to stop track tragedies during rail safety month
Metrolink and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), joined by regional passenger rail and freight operators, law enforcement agencies and Operation Lifesaver, issued a call to stop track tragedies Sept. 18 by
TriMet names executive director of safety and security
TriMet’s safety and security division will soon be run by a new executive director.
SMART Board of Directors approves, amends contracts for Windsor Extension
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Board of Directors approved or amended four contracts, worth approximately $24 million, that will propel the planned Windsor rail extension forward.
WMATA OIG to review Silver Line concrete concerns
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has opened a review of the Silver Line Phase II construction.
WMATA issues RFP for Silver Line operation and maintenance
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking vendors interested in operating and maintaining elements of the Silver Line.
Metra achieves PTC milestone by completing hardware installation
Metra has completed the installation of all hardware required for Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation. To celebrate the achievement, the commuter rail service provider held a press conference and event for its
House PTC hearing: Progress; challenges on display
The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials for the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held its second hearing of the year to focus on implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC)
MTA plans additional bus route, ADA-compliant station to ease challenges of Canarsie Tunnel shutdown
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit has shared plans to launch a new, temporary bus service to Brooklyn’s Canarsie neighborhood as well as long-term improvements to the Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway subway
Metra holds fares steady, but plans year of outreach to communicate capital needs
Metra will not raise fares in 2019, but service reductions could occur beginning in 2020 if the commuter rail system doesn’t receive an infusion of public aid.
FRA issues NOFO for $46M in PTC funds
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal Register for $46.3 million in Positive Train Control (PTC) System Grants.
Ceremony dedicates San Gabriel Trench
A dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 10 for the San Gabriel Trench, a 2.2-mile grade separation project that began construction in 2012 and took five years to complete.
Caltrans releases final 2018 California State Rail Plan
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released its final 2018 State Rail Plan on Sept. 10, which officials said will provide a vision for state rail that aims to boost the economy,
House rail subcommittee to focus on PTC during hearing
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials has scheduled a hearing on Sept. 13 that will focus on the rail industry’s implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
NCDOT provides grants to 14 shortline projects
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded approximately $7 million to 14 shortline railroads that operate in the state to perform infrastructure improvements.
Human errors led to fatal BNSF South Dakota incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a Sept. 7 report that a series of human errors led to a BNSF Railway train striking and killing two BNSF roadway workers.