RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc., launches rebranding effort
RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc., previously known as Rail Construction Equipment, Co. (RCE), has implemented a new name, company website and updated its corporate identity.
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R. J. Corman, L&I Railroad host Rep. Hollingsworth
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R– IN-9) joined R. J. Corman Railroad Services and the Louisville & Indiana (L&I) Railroad on July 10 for a project tour and to discuss rail and manufacturing issues with various rail stakeholders.
Caltrain awards $82.9 million contract to joint venture
Caltrain has awarded a $82.9 million contract for the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project to Oakland-based Shimmick/Disney Joint Venture.
AECOM to acquire Shimmick Construction
AECOM is set to acquire Shimmick Construction. While the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, the companies expect to close in AECOM’s fiscal fourth quarter.
Steel Dynamics expands Structural and Rail Division
Steel Dynamics, Inc., is expanding its Structural and Rail Division located in Columbia City, Ind., by $75 million to “utilize excess melting and casting capability and further diversify its product portfolio and market sector exposure.”
SNC-Lavalin completes acquisition of Atkins
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. completed the CA$3.6-billion (US$2.77-billion) acquisition of WS Atkins plc on July 3.
Network Rail awards Stoneblower contract to Harsco Rail
Britain’s infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has ordered seven Stoneblower track geometry machines from Harsco Rail.
USDOT rebrands FASTLANE grants as INFRA grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity in the Federal Register for the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program.
Union Pacific implementing technology to monitor bridges
Union Pacific is incorporating “smart monitoring,” a technique the railroad says has the potential to revolutionize how the railroad’s 18,000 bridges are inspected.
Ottawa extends RTG contract for Stage 2 LRT
The city of Ottawa and Rideau Transit Group Partnership (RTG) have extended existing contractual arrangements under a new agreement for Stage 2 of the Confederation Line.
L.B. Foster partners with German-based Knorr-Bremse to expand market reach
L.B. Foster Company’s wheel flange lubrication systems will be available to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South Africa thanks to a recent distribution agreement with German-based Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems.
MTA awards L.K. Comstock $66-million LIRR contract
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded $66.5-million contract for track and system installation for a second track on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to L.K. Comstock & Company Inc.
UP veteran Tate joins RailPros Field Services
RailPros Field Services, a provider of railroad engineering and field support, has named Terry Tate as Assistant Vice President of Rail Operations. He will focus on the expansion of existing projects and the development of new business ventures.
WSP USA’s new tunnel doctor
Dr. Axel Nitschke has been named a tunnel practice leader in the Washington, D.C. office of WSP USA (formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff).
Valley Metro taps Kiewit as South Central Extension construction manager
Kiewit was unanimously voted as the construction manager at-risk for the South Central Light Rail Extension by the Valley Metro Rail Board.
WSP USA promotes Arens
WSP USA, formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, has promoted Barbara Arens to Central Region Business Manager, Transportation and Infrastructure Sector.
Canada commits $US 960 million to Montreal REM
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced on June 15 that the federal government will contribute CA $1.28 billion (US $960 million) towards the CA $6.04 billion (US $4.56 billion) cost of constructing Montreal’s Metropolitan Electric Network (REM).
Keen to take over as Chairman and CEO at HDR after Little retires in December
HDR Chairman and CEO Geroge A. Little announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2017. The board unanimously agreed with Little’s replacement recommendation of Eric L. Keen.
NYCT issues Letter of Intent to Duos Technologies
New York City Transit issued a Letter of Intent to award a Purchase Order to Duos Technologies Group, Inc., to provide a turnkey system as part of a comprehensive pilot program to test and evaluate new technologies that provide a warning when people or objects enter onto NYC Transit system’s tracks.
Choice Terminal™ facility opens in N.C.
The Atlantic and Western Railway (ATW) announced the opening of a Choice Terminal™ bulk transload facility in Sanford, N.C.