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.

Faster trains to O’Hare could depend on a boring plan

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel has long sought a way to get trains between downtown and O’Hare airport more quickly and he may have found a new option: Elon Musk’s tunneling concept.

Union Pacific to invest $2.5 million over two key projects in Wisconsin rail maintenance

Union Pacific is planning a $2.5 million infrastructure investment in Wisconsin this year as a part of its $3.1 billion 2017 capital program.

Union Pacific releases $5.1 million Washington infrastructure investment plan

As a part of its $3.1 billion 2017 capital program, Union Pacific says plans to invest $5.1 million in its Washington rail infrastructure.

FONSI issued for Susquehanna River Bridge

A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been issued for the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project.

Union Pacific releases $14 million Minnesota infrastructure investment plan

As a part of its $3.1 billion 2017 capital program, Union Pacific says plans to invest $14 million in its Minnesota rail infrastructure.

Union Pacific to invest $22 million in two key projects in New Mexico rail maintenance

Union Pacific will invest $23 million of its allotted $3.1-billion 2017 capital program in its New Mexico rail infrastructure.

RFQ issued for Barrie Rail expansion project

The planned expansion of the Barrie GO line in Toronto, ON, Canada is taking a step forward with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Administration aims to reduce environmental permitting process to two years

President Donald Trump joined U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and other infrastructure stakeholders at USDOT’s headquarters to close out Infrastructure Week and push the regulatory reform element of his infrastructure plan.

Washouts, high water force OmniTRAX to suspend HBR service

Severe flooding and washout conditions have caused OminTRAX Inc. to suspend operations June 9 on northern segment of the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) between Amery and Churchill, Manitoba.

Union Pacific allots $55 million for track, $10 million for bridge maintenance in Iowa this year

Union Pacific plans to spend $68 million in Iowa rail this year to improve its infrastructure. The state-spending plan is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.

CTA seeks design, build firms for RPM

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking qualified firms to begin the first phase of the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM).

Union Pacific capital plan includes $24-million investment in Arizona rail infrastructure

Union Pacific announced plans to invest $24 million in its Arizona rail infrastructure as a part of its 2017 $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.

California High-Speed Rail Authority invests $115 million in LACMTA’s Regional Connector

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has committed $115 million to help fund Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Regional Connector Transit Project.

Port of Vancouver USA close to wrapping up decade-long rail program

The Port of Vancouver USA has begun work on the final two projects in its decade-long initiative to bolster growth by investing in freight rail infrastructure.

ConnDOT to begin interlocking, dockyard projects in October

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.

Union Pacific capital plan includes $34.1-million investment in Idaho rail infrastructure

As a part of its $3.1-billion capital plan for 2017, Union Pacific says it will boost safety and efficiency in Idaho with a $34.1-million investment.

Union Pacific to invest $36 million in Colorado rail infrastructure

Union Pacific plans to invest $36 million into its Colorado infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion capital plan for the year.

WMATA resumes normal rush-hour service after SafeTrack, continues preventative maintenance

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is preparing for less disruptive maintenance and planned capital work after a year of its SafeTrack program.

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