OmniTRAX names SC2 as its Supplier of the Year

SC2 Services, Inc., a provider of fabrication, industrial finishing and manufacturing support solutions, has been named Supplier of the Year by OmniTRAX, Inc.

Sen. Peters joins Harsco for tour, policy discussion

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Harsco Rail Aug. 10 for a tour and a discussion of transportation public policy at the company’s Ludington, Mich., facility.

NJ Transit awards task order contract to Modjeski and Masters

New Jersey Transit has awarded a task order contract to Modjeski and Masters for Bridge and Railway Engineering work, the firm announced Aug. 8.

NRC hires Chana Elgin as head of public affairs

The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) has appointed Chana Elgin as its new director of public affairs.

Olson named VP marketing and sales at Loram

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. (LORAM) has tapped Luke Olson to serve as vice president marketing and sales.

Stella-Jones hosts congressional staff at Goshen facility

Stella-Jones officials hosted staff for Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Aug. 2 for a tour and discussion of transportation public policy at Stella-Jones’ Goshen

Vossloh acquires Australian concrete tie company

Vossloh AG, through its Australian subsidiary, has acquired Austrak Pty Ltd., a concrete crosstie manufacturer headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, for AUD$50.5 million (US$37.4 million).

Walsh Construction to build Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

The Sound Transit Board of Directors has awarded Walsh Construction Company II, LLC a  $108 million contract to build the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.

Watco adds to senior management team

Watco Companies, LLC, has appointed four new members to its senior management team.

nVent brings established rail brands under its umbrella

nVent Electric plc, (nVent), a new corporation that recently separated from Pentair as an independent, publicly-traded company, serves railways worldwide and has now brought several well-known brands into the nVent railway system

REMSA hires government affairs manager

The Railway Engineering‐Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) has selected Jacob Carter as its new government affairs manager.

Sound Transit

East Link Bellevue tunnel excavation completed 5 months ahead of forecast

Excavation for a tunnel that will connect Sound Transit’s East Main and Downtown Bellevue stations for future East Link light-rail service was completed last week.

OSHA proposed rule to clarify, exempt rail work equipment standards

A proposed rule by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would exempt many types of rail equipment from the final Cranes and Derricks in Construction rule, which was published in 2010.

Hudson Bay Railway, consortium back at negotiating table

The Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) provided an update to ongoing negotiations of the sale of its assets on July 10, saying negotiations with the Missinippi Rail Partners and Fairfax Financial Holdings had

Alstom shareholders approve Siemens Mobility merger

Alstom’s shareholders approved a proposal to merge the company with Siemens Mobility business at a July 17 meeting in Paris.

Watco execs undergo change up

Watco Companies, LLC, is implementing its strategic succession plan with an executive leadership change.

FRA’s Batory joins CSX, NRC for tunnel project tour

Federal Railroad Administrator Ron Batory joined CSX and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC), as well as Clark Construction, Delta Railroad Construction and Parsons, for a tour of the Class

MassDOT awards $1.8 million to expand industrial rail, freight initiatives

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced July 9 five grants totaling more than $1.8 million as part of the Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP).

Rail’s role in trade, border security on display during tour with Rep. Hurd

Union Pacific’s Clarks Park Yard provided a fitting setting to highlight the importance of border security and international trade to the rail industry during a July 5 tour for Rep. Will Hurd

Vossloh to provide CN with turnouts, concrete ties

Vossloh has signed a second multi-year framework agreement for the delivery of special trackwork, turnouts specifically, in its focus market North America with Canadian National (CN).

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