Omaha Track hosts Rep. Bacon for tour, policy discussion

Omaha Track, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and local railroad officials on Aug. 2 for a facility tour and public policy discussion.

USDOT proposal aims to spur private investment in public transit

The federal government is hoping a new proposal will spur private investment in public transportation.

CTE Rail Division expands offerings to MOW

The Rail Division of Custom Truck & Equipment (CTE) is expanding its offerings to the Railroad Maintenance of Way (MOW) marketplace.

OmniTRAX estimates HBR service restoration could top $60M

OmniTRAX is developing a 60-day plan to return the northern portion of the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) to service following floods that caused significant damage to the line in May.

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.

New York area transit takes steps to increase rail safety

A New York area passenger transit has acquired Strukton Rail North America Inc.’s remotely controlled ZKL 3000 RC shunting devices.

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.

Calgary Transit upcycles retired car into inspection vehicle

Calgary Transit has transformed one of its retired CTrain cars into an inspection vehicle to gather information on the system’s rails, tracks and overhead cables.

IPS Cranes to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co.

Custom crane manufacturer IPS CRANES announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. (AOLCrane™).

UTA to purchase rail simulator with federal PTC grant

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will use a portion of the funds awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration for its positive train control (PTC) efforts to purchase a rail simulator.

LACMTA TBM for Regional Connector Project breaks through

Four months after its launch in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Regional Connector Transit Project tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through the underground wall of the Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill station.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Survey shows voters support additional infrastructure investment

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new study conducted by Morning Consult on the opening day of Infrastructure Week 2017 that shows voters believe infrastructure matters and they support more investment in it.

Dymax Rail hosts Rep. Roger Marshall for Grassroots facility tour, policy discussion

Dymax Rail hosted a tour and policy discussion along with Watco Companies, LLC, for Rep. Roger Marshall (R-KS) at its Wamego, Kan., facility.

LACTMA’s TBM Harriet retires after digging twin tunnels

Now that Harriet the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) completed her second tunnel at the Leimert Park Station for the Crenshaw/LAX Line, the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (LACTMA) has announced her retirement.

Cembre hosts Rep. Pallone for tour, discussion and rail cutting demonstration

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-6), joined representatives from Cembre, Inc., and a local railroad for a tour, public policy discussion and a rail cutting demonstration at Cembre’s Edison facility.

MassDOT purchases 20 remote-control ballast cars

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) received delivery of 20 new remote-control steel ballast cars in mid April.

Caltrain announces San Francisco-area rail-grinding project

Caltrain says it will begin a two-week rail-grinding project in San Francisco on April 26. The project will result in reduced noise impacts for residents living near the right of way and smoother rides for passengers.

NRC auction raises more than $58k for safety and training programs

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) sold $1.25 million worth of equipment at its annual auction on April 6. Proceeds will help fund safety programs provided by the association.

OmniTRAX names A&K Railroad Materials as Supplier of the Year

OmniTRAX, Inc., an affiliate of The Broe Group, has named A&K Railroad Materials Inc. as the recipient of its Second Annual Supplier of the Year Award.

Industry-Railway Suppliers hosts Rep. Quigley for tour, public policy discussion

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) joined representatives from the Illinois rail industry for a public policy discussion and a tour of Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc., (IRS) at its Elmhurst, Ill., headquarters on April 10.

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