Union Pacific to invest $41 million in Wyoming rail infrastructure

Union Pacific plans to spend $41 million in Wyoming rail this year to improve its infrastructure. The state spending plan is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.

‘Reimagined’ subway stations up next as MTA issues RFP for renovations

Just a day after announcing an aggressive initiative to fix delays, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) issued a Request for Proposals as part of a program to dramatically renovate subway stations in Manhattan.

Senate approves Rosen as USDOT deputy secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jeffrey Rosen as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on May 16. Rosen is the 18th deputy secretary in USDOT’s 50-year history.

Willmar Wye project earns environmental sign off from FRA, FHWA

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Highway Administration have signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) document for the Willmar Rail Connector and Industrial Park Access Project (Willmar Wye).

Canada introduces legislation to mandate inward-facing cameras; enhance shipper rights

The government of Canada proposed legislation aimed at providing air passengers more protection and choice and improving the nation’s freight rail system through investment and safety measures.

Union Pacific to perform $48.1 million in work to Utah property

Union Pacific plans to spend $48.1 million in Utah this year to improve its infrastructure. The state spending plan is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.

Sen. Feinstein to withhold support of USDOT nominees until funding is released for Caltrain modernization project

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said she would not support any U.S. Department of Transportation nominee until funding for Caltrain’s electrification project is released.

MTA unveils bold plan to modernize New York City subway

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled a comprehensive plan to rapidly modernize the world’s busiest subway system.

A&M Railroad hosts Rep. Womack for tour railroad and Arkansas River Bridge

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) joined representatives from Arkansas & Missouri Railroad (A&M) for a tour and policy discussion May 12.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Survey shows voters support additional infrastructure investment

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new study conducted by Morning Consult on the opening day of Infrastructure Week 2017 that shows voters believe infrastructure matters and they support more investment in it.

TriMet’s Portland streetcar resumes service after Morrison-Yamhill track improvements

The Morrison-Yamhill MAX improvements project reached a milestone over the weekend as the Portland streetcar resumed service.

SEPTA sets sights on final PTC implementation steps

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) activated equipment on three rail lines May 1 and began operation under Amtrak’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system.

Union Pacific to invest $41 million in Oklahoma rail infrastructure

Union Pacific (UP) will invest approximately $41 million in its Oklahoma rail infrastructure as a part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion capital plan.

ASCE Structures Congress tackles health, monitoring of rail infrastructure

Experts in both structural health monitoring and railroad infrastructure management took part in a first-ever technical session, “Structural Health and Performance Monitoring of Railroad Infrastructure,” at the 2017 Structures Congress.

MTA’s Astoria N Line to receive major upgrades

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) will be performing major upgrades to the Astoria’s N Line equipment, including the replacement of switches and other track work.

SCVTA advises community as BART tracks are energized for testing

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) is raising awareness about the energized third rail on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension.

MBTA preps for new Red Line fleet with test track

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will begin work this fall on a piece of track that will be used for testing new Red Line cars in 2019.

Metra breaks ground on Healy Station $7.3-million renovation

Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno met with State Rep. Luis Arroyo and other officials to break ground on a $7.3-million renovation of the Healy Station on the Milwaukee North Line.

Union Pacific to invest $57 million in Kansas rail infrastructure

Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest approximately $57 million in Kansas infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of UP’s $3.1-billion capital plan.

ASLRRA honors safety award winners at CONNECTIONS Convention

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) honored Keith LaPorte and Ron Sparks for their career commitment to safety compliance and culture at the 2017 CONNECTIONS Convention.

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