Five teams prequalified to bid on Go Transit expansion
Five teams have been prequalified by Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario to bid on an expansion of the Toronto area’s GO Transit network.
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Pandrol signs new distribution agreements in U.S., Canada
Pandrol signed multi-year distributor partnership agreements with Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. (IRS), in the United States and Davanac, Inc., in Canada.
Loram to acquire GREX
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., and Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) have completed a definitive merger agreement where Loram will acquire all outstanding shares of GREX.
CTA launches new “L” maintenance program: FastTracks
Faster, smoother commutes are the aim of the new Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) “L” maintenance initiative that utilizes funds generated from a fee on ride-hailing services.
PANYNJ to study two alternatives to improve freight movement
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has moved into the second phase of environmental review for the Cross Harbor Freight Movement Program.
BNSF details $3.3B capital program for 2018
BNSF Railway has released details about its 2018 capital plan of $3.3 billion, noting that it reflects a continued focus on maintaining its network, as well as expansion projects aimed at meeting customer demands.
California rail providers receive $52M in state funding
The California State Transportation Agency awarded $51.9 million in State Rail Assistance program funding to seven recipients. The funds are made possible by the passage of state Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) last year.
New BNSF bridge successfully moved into place
Oklahoma Department of Transportation (OKDOT) successfully moved two BNSF bridge spans into place the weekend of Jan. 26-28 in a complicated maneuver that was part of a highway expansion project.
CSS leases five miles of CN track in Indiana
Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSS) has set out to expand its business opportunities in Gary, Ind., with the lease of five miles of track from Canadian National Railway (CN).
UP’s planned 2018 capital program up 6%
Union Pacific will target a 2018 capital plan of approximately $3.3 billion, pending final approval from its Board of Directors.
NS targets $1.8B capital plan in 2018
Norfolk Southern plans a capital program of $1.845 billion in 2018, continuing what the railroad calls a balanced deployment of capital.
Bergmann taps rail lead as VP
Bergmann, a national engineering firm, has named George Kevgas, PE, as its new vice president of infrastructure for the firm’s Atlantic region.
Capacity, equipment, tech investments drive record CN capital program
Canadian National plans a CA$3.2 billion (US$2.59 billion) capital program in 2018; a record for the railroad, as well as an increase of approximately 23 percent over its 2017 program.
POLB advances Pier B plan
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, progressing a plan to allow for more efficient cargo movement.
Lac-Mégantic rail bypass gets big financial commitment from Canadian government
A plan to move a rail line from out of downtown Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, received financial backing from the federal government of Canada, but no solid dollar amount.
LACMTA retires TBM mining Regional Connector tunnels
Boring work for the two tunnels that are part of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Regional Connector Transit Project has been completed and the tunnel boring machine (TBM) used for the work is being retired.
Michigan line improvements result in improved Amtrak travel
Amtrak says rail infrastructure improvements along its Chicago – Detroit/Pontiac line have been made to enable safe, faster travel along the Michigan passenger and freight corridor.
CSX’s $1.6B 2018 capital plan reflects 20% decrease over 2017
CSX plans a 2018 capital program of $1.6 billion as it continues to strive toward greater capital efficiencies as part of its implementation of precision scheduled railroading.
Valley Metro sees delivery of rail for extension
Valley Metro accepted delivery of rail for its Gilbert Road light-rail extension in Mesa, Ariz.
Last rail being laid for LIRR double track
January will see the final five miles of rail installed as part of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Double Track project.