Winter maintenance: Fighting the cold

Suppliers and transit agencies continue their efforts to keep safety at top-of-mind while considering machinery requirements during winter maintenance.

John Brestin of STV

STV hires John Brestin to lead Bridge Practice

John Brestin, P.E., S.E., a veteran engineer and practice leader who has spearheaded the design of significant bridge initiatives throughout the United States, has joined STV as vice president and head of

Harsco Rail

Harsco Rail predicts rise in income

Harsco is predicting a surge in revenue in its rail unit for 2019, driven by a backlog and growing demand for maintenance-of-way equipment.

Railway Interchange and Simmons-Boardman

PRESS RELEASE: Simmons-Boardman Rail Group Named Official Media Partner for Railway Interchange

Railway Interchange, the largest exhibition and technical conference in North America, today announced that Simmons-Boardman Rail Group, publisher of Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) and International Railway Journal (IRJ), is

NRC’s Bell to lead association

The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) and Chambers, Conlon & Hartwell (CCH) announced today that Matt Bell will take the helm of the association.

AFL buys IMPulse

AFL buys catenary hardware maker IMPulse

AFL has acquired IMPulse NC LLC, a manufacturer of overhead electrification systems and catenary hardware, as AFL expands its offering for rail transit systems. Headquartered in Mount Olive, North Carolina, IMPulse makes power

Harsco Rail

Harsco Rail to close Michigan plant

Harsco Rail will close its manufacturing facility in Ludington, Mich., as the company consolidates production operations in Columbia, South Carolina. Some 134 workers will be affected, according to local media reports and social-media

Vegetation management for railroads: Weeding out the problem

Though the winter months can pose additional challenges for railroads, vegetation management requires efforts year-round. This month, RT&S highlights the recent developments in brush fighting equipment and weed controlling herbicides, in addition

TranSystems adds Hovanec to Board

TranSystems Corp., which provides engineering and architectural planning, design and construction services to railroads, has added John Hovanec to its Board of Directors.

HDR selects Buchanan as transit principal project manager

Engineering firm HDR has added Brian Buchanan to its transit practice as a transit principal project manager and transit section manager.

MTA selects DXC to revamp asset management system

DXC Technology (DXC) has been selected by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to transform its enterprise asset management capabilities and support its digital transformation.

Estonia Railways contract goes to Pandrol

Pandrol, a company focused on manufacturing rail fastenings, has been awarded a new contract with Eesti Raudtee (Estonia Railways) to supply more than 430,000 FASTCLIP FE fastening systems (four per tie) for

Alstom and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

Alstom extends parts contract for San Francisco’s light-rail, cable cars

Alstom won a three-year, $56 million (50 million euros)) extension to its Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services contract with the  San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Under the terms of the deal, Alstom manages

MARTA taps RailWorks to perform rail upgrades

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has awarded RailWorks Corp., a provider of rail track construction and maintenance services, with a seven-year, $133 million contract to carry out upgrades along MARTA’s

HNTB makes new appointments, opens first Tennessee office

HNTB Corporation announced the appointment of four new staff members this week, in addition to the growth of the firm’s presence in the Southeastern U.S. with the addition of its first Tennessee-based

Bentley Systems acquires ACE enterprise Slovakia

Bentley Systems Incorporated, a global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has acquired ACE enterprise Slovakia, a provider of technology solutions to interface with

Sivyer Steel hosts Rep. Loebsack

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA-2) visited Sivyer Steel Castings Oct. 26, where he met with the company’s leadership team to learn more about its new ownership and progress the company says it

Reading & Northern acquires Penn Foster warehouse

The Reading & Northern Railroad, through its sister company, Reading Railroad Transfer, LLC, acquired the former Penn Foster warehouse facility located in Ransom, Pa.

R. J. Corman finalizes acquisition of two shortlines, commuter-rail service

R. J. Corman Railroad Company has finalized an agreement to acquire the Nashville & Eastern Railroad Corp. (NERR), Nashville & Western Railroad Corp. (NWR), Transit Solutions Group, a commuter rail operation and

Redwood Logistics taps Cousins as head of tech

Redwood Logistics (Redwood) has announced the appointment of Scott Cousins as the company’s new chief technology officer.

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