CDPQ Infra to extend deadline for Montreal transit project bids
CDPQ Infra has pushed the deadline to continue accepting project bids for the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) engineering and construction contract.
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Network Rail puts new grinders into service
Britain’s infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has introduced into operation the first two of three 150m (492-foot) long grinding trains, which Loram and Colas Rail are supplying under a £36-million (US$48.6-million) contract.
Miami Metrorail holds ribbon cutting for new train
The Miami Metrorail team celebrated the launch of new train into service Nov. 30 for the first time in more than three decades.
McNeely to lead Rail Group at The Andersons; Shah to retire
Rasesh Shah will retire as president of the Rail Group at The Andersons, Inc., in July 2018 and Joseph McNeely has been named as his replacement.
Rail related fatalities up 3.5 percent in 2016
Railroad fatalities were up in 2016 as compared to 2015, following the overall trend upwards for total transportation deaths, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
WSP awarded project management contract for Phase 2 of BART extension
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has awarded WSP USA a contract to oversee the second phase of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) extension to Silicon Valley.
RSI’s Simpson to retire; O’Malley named president
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) said Mike O’Malley will become president of the association on Feb. 1, 2018, when current president, Tom Simpson, is scheduled to retire.
Rep. Estes tours Budde Enterprises, discusses rail and policy issues
On Nov. 17, Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS-4) joined representatives from Budde Enterprises Inc. and the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad for a tour at Budde’s Newton, Kan., facility.
Metra kicks off Fox River bridge replacement project
A long-anticipated project to replace a 136-year-old bridge over the Fox River on Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 17.
Russ Gehl appointed to NRC Board
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) has appointed Russ Gehl, vice president of Sales and Marketing (Maintenance-of-Way), at Holland LP to its Board of Directors.
Delachaux Group bringing rail businesses under Pandrol brand
The Delachaux Group is launching a rebranding effort aimed at bringing the entirety of its rail businesses under the Pandrol brand.
DB Engineering & Consulting awarded CHSRA early train operator contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) Board of Directors has approved a contract for early train operator services to DB Engineering & Consulting USA.
CP orders new track evaluation car from ENSCO Rail
Canadian Pacific (CP) awarded a contract to ENSCO Rail to provide inspection systems for a new track evaluation car.
Maryland Transit Administration to equip LRT lines with roadway worker protection system
Miller Ingenuity and Maryland Department of Transportation have entered into a collaborative agreement to install Miller Ingenuity’s ZoneGuard on Maryland Transit Administration’s Baltimore light-rail lines.
voestalpine Nortrak, NICE Rail Products launch new composite crosstie line
voestalpine Nortrak Inc. and NICE Rail Products have launched EvertrakTM composite crossties.
SNC-Lavalin acquires asset management firm
SNC-Lavalin has acquired Data Transfer Solutions LLC (DTS) for $45 million. The company says the acquisition will add to the capabilities of SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins sector and will enhance service offerings in digital asset management for clients.
Granite awarded Sound Transit OMF East sub contract
Granite Construction Incorporated has been awarded a sub contract by Hensel Phelps for the Operations & Maintenance Facility East (OMF East) project in Bellevue, Wash.
Bellew to lead safety and training at RailPros Field Services
RailPros Field Services has named Rick Bellew assistant vice president of safety and training.
Specialized equipment helps MTA fight leaf slime
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is utilizing a fleet of specialized equipment and increased vegetation control methods to help combat a potentially hazardous by-product of autumn: leaf slime.
MBTA Green Line Extension project receives cost guarantee from two teams
Two of the three teams shortlisted for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) Project have said they can product the project at or under the $1.319-billion Affordability Limit.