voestalpine Nortrak, NICE Rail Products launch new composite crosstie line
voestalpine Nortrak Inc. and NICE Rail Products have launched EvertrakTM composite crossties.
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Congressional committees finalize 2017 small FASTLANE grants
All projects recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grants as part of the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) program have been approved by Congress.
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.
Five years post Sandy: “MTA network is better protected”
Flooded tunnels, corroded electrical components and a boat sitting on top of track are some of the images that come to mind when the industry recalls Superstorm Sandy, which hit five years ago.
Port of South Louisiana commits to rail project
Dow St. Charles will be able to utilize rail as a shipping method thanks to a $9.5-million commitment from the Port of South Louisiana to build a rail link.
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.
LIRR completes Post Ave. Bridge replacement early
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) completed the $9.7-million replacement of the Post Avenue Bridge in Westbury, N.Y., ahead of schedule, allowing traffic to return to normal on Oct. 23.
O.C. Bridges program wraps up with final two grade separations
A five-year, $663-million program to build seven bridges and underpasses to separate vehicle, pedestrian and freight rail traffic in Anaheim, Fullerton and Placentia, Calif., is now complete.
Changes at the top for CSX
Three top CSX executives will be leaving the railroad on Nov. 15—Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cindy M. Sanborn; Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Fredrik J. Eliasson; and Executive Vice President Law and Public Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Ellen M. Fitzsimmons. Sanborn and Eliasson are resigning “to pursue other interests.” Fitzsimmons is retiring. All “will remain engaged in supporting the transition until early 2018,” CSX said.
Toronto Tunnel Partners selected for GO RER rail tunnel project
A consortium led by EllisDon Capital Inc. and STRABAG Inc. has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx as the preferred proponent for the Highway 401 Rail Tunnel project.
Farmrail named BNSF Shortline of the Year; MNN earns special recognition
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) citing a commitment to growth and teamwork, named Farmrail System its 2017 Shortline of the Year at its annual Shortline Conference.
Work to begin on 25th Ave. grade separation project
Construction is set to begin on a grade separation project in San Mateo, Calif., that has been a long sought goal of the city and Caltrain.
New wheel profile helps BART with noise pollution
After just more than a year since it announced what it called “a design breakthrough,” Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has released the results of its new, reduced-contact wheel profile.
TRAM celebrates 35th anniversary
Staff of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin joined TRAM Construction to celebrate company’s 35th anniversary.
Metra leads 34th CREATE improvement project
Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program began construction on Project B1, its 34th project aimed at improving safety and keeping Metra and freight trains moving through the region more efficiently.
LIRR readies for Post Avenue Bridge replacement
During the weekend of October 21-22, workers using cranes and a movable industrial-grade hydraulic lift will remove the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) 103-year-old Post Avenue Bridge and roll a new pre-assembled one into place.
Ontario Trap Rock launches rebrand
Ontario Trap Rock (OTR) revamped its brand with a new logo and updated tagline in order to reposition itself in key markets.
FTA issues FONSI for NJ Transit’s Raritan River Bridge replacement project
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on Oct. 13 for New Jersey Transit’s Raritan River Bridge Replacement project.
Canada gives OmniTRAX 30 days to repair HBR
The government of Canada is giving OmniTRAX 30 days to repair and restore service on the Hudson Bay Railway to Churchill, Manitoba, or risk a lawsuit for breach of contract.
Portal Bridge replacement project officially begins
A ground breaking ceremony was held Oct. 31 for the replacement of the Portal Bridge, a two-track 110-year-old swing span structure linking New Jersey and New York City.