Sound Transit’s South 200th Link extension breaks ground

In Washington state, Sound Transit began extending Link light rail to a new station 1.6 miles south of Sea-Tac International Airport.

CSX makes DiversityInc’s 25 Noteworthy Companies list

CSX was named to DiversityInc‘s 25 Noteworthy Companies list and ranked number one on the list of Top 10 Companies for Veterans.

JLP names director of technical services and business development

J.L. Patterson & Associates, Inc. (JLP), hired James Faber, PE, as director of technical services and business development.

Florida shortline to benefit from FRA grant

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has obligated a $2.2-million grant for the city of Tavares, Fla., to help with upgrades along a 57-mile stretch of Florida Central Railroad (FCEN) track between Orlando and Umatilla.

MWAA names lead bid for Silver Line Phase 2

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has issued a Notice of Recommended Award to Capital Rail Constructors for the major design-build portion of Phase 2 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.

Feds still onboard with Honolulu rail project

Federal funding for Honolulu’s rail transit project remains on track according to Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

Sound Transit Board approves cost-saving refinements to East Link alignment

In Washington state, the Sound Transit Board has unanimously approved refinements to the alignment for the East Link light-rail extension in Bellvue. The city previously approved the cost-savings plan, as reported by RT&S on April 24, 2013.

Restored Seattle’s King Street Station opens to public

The $55-million King Street Station project in Seattle, Wash., which received $32.9 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, has opened.

Ohio approves work at four grade crossings

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization at four highway-rail grade crossings in Athens, Jefferson, Wood and Fairfield counties.

California forms Freight Advisory Committee

California’s Business, Transportation and Housing Agency has formed the California Freight Advisory Committee, which will help determine the state’s plans for freight-related transportation investments in California.

NS CEO Moorman supports the long view before U.S. House rail panel

America needs fair and clear long-term policies that encourage continued investment in railroad infrastructure, technology and sustainability initiatives, Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman told a federal panel.

Capitol Corridor’s Yolo Causeway West Crossover Project now complete

The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority‘s Yolo Causeway West Crossover project was completed on April 14, 2013, by Union Pacific crews.

City of Bellvue approves East Link cost saving measures

In Washington state, the Bellvue City Council approved cost-reducing changes to the East Link light-rail project by a 6-0 vote that could result in up to $53 million in savings for taxpayers.

Fifth round of TIGER funding makes $474 million available

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has made $474 million available for the fifth round of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program.

FTA approves Detroit streetcar project

The Woodward Avenue Streetcar Project received clearance to proceed from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

City of Ottawa unveils preferred western LRT route

The city of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, selected the Richmond Underground as the preferred proposed route for the western extension of the city’s light-rail service.

Tutor Perini is low bidder for San Francisco Central Subway Project

Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil and building construction company, has been identified by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) as the low bidder for the Third Street Light Rail Program Phase 2 of the Central Subway Project. The company’s bid was approximately $840 million.

Pace appointed vice-chairman of CN board

Canadian National (CN) Board of Directors appointed Robert Pace as its vice-chairman, effective immediately.

Tesoro, Savage form JV to build and operate port-served crude-by rail facility

Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC and Savage Companies have formed a joint venture to develop and operate a 120,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) crude-by-rail unloading and marine loading facility at the Port of Vancouver USA in Washington state, subject to approval.

Brandt delivers first R4 Power Units and OTM trackers to UP

Brandt Road Rail Corporation has delivered the first Brandt R4 Power Units and OTM Trackers to Union Pacific (UP).

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