GWI promotes Miller and Peters

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) has implemented multiple organizational changes, including the promotion of Michael Miller to president, North America, effective immediately.

Encore Rail Systems opens new headquarters

Encore Rail Systems announced Oct. 2 that the company has moved into an expansive new facility in Broomfield, Colo.

RailPros names Koff CEO, Johnson named executive chairman

RailPros has announced the selection of Ken Koff as CEO, as the company’s current CEO and founder Johnny Johnson moves to the role of executive chairman.

Trio of initiatives sets up CSX’s Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal for growth

CSX Corporation announced a series of initiatives on Oct. 2 that will drive growth at its Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal.

MBTA awards signal upgrade contract to Barletta Heavy Division

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board voted Oct. 1 to award a $217.7 million contract to upgrade the signal systems on the system’s Red and Orange Lines.

Sound Transit Board selects final Downtown Redmond Link Extension alignment

The Sound Transit Board has selected an elevated light-rail alignment in downtown Redmond, Wash., that incorporates refinements the board recommended for further study in 2017.

Modernization project for rail terminal on NW side of Chicago begins

Construction work has begun on a project to modernize the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) nearly 50-year-old Jefferson Park Blue Line Transit Center Terminal.

Ondas names Wagner as transportation unit vice president

Ondas Networks has named Paul Wagner as vice president of its transportation business unit.

Hoffman Team selected as contractor for Willmar Wye project

The Hoffman Team has been selected as the contractor for the Willmar Rail Connector & Industrial Access Project, also known as the Willmar Wye.

NCTD receives conditional certification of PTC system

North County Transit District (NCTD) is progressing toward the full implementation of the federally-mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system for its COASTER trains.

Rail supply industry contributed $74.2B to GDP

A new report from Oxford Economics has found that the railway supply industry’s total contribution to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017 was $74.2 billion, which highlights the industry’s significant economic

PennDOT to study Altoona to Pittsburgh passenger service

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has directed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to again study the feasibility of passenger rail between Altoona and Pittsburgh.

Collins brings transportation construction management expertise to HNTB

James Collins joined HNTB Corporation’s transit/rail practice as a project director and vice president. Collins will be based in HNTB’s Empire State Building offices and will support the continued growth of the

Operation Lifesaver Canada recognizes CN’s Bart Macmillan with Roger Cyr Award

Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has announced that Canadian National (CN) Constable Bart MacMillan will be awarded the organization’s 2017 Roger Cyr Award.

SCVTA starts field work for second phase of BART extension

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) will soon begin aggregating information that will help progress its six-mile Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) extension into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara, Calif.

POLB approved $870M for Pier B facility

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an $870 million budget to build the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility. Demand for on-dock rail in the harbor is expected to

Walsh Group awarded OC Streetcar contract

Orange County’s first modern streetcar has made a stride forward with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board of directors having awarded a $220.5 million contract for the construction of the OC

NARSTCO acquired by RailWorks Corp.

RailWorks Corp., a rail track construction and maintenance services provider, has finalized an agreement to acquire NARSTCO, the leading manufacturer of steel ties and turnout sets.

Troup leaves MARTA to head MTA’s East Side Access project

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief Development Officer Janno Lieber has appointed Arthur R. “Rob” Troup as senior program executive of East Side Access.

Parsons named president and CEO of Iowa Interstate Railroad

Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd., has promoted Joe Parsons from the role of general manager to serve as president and CEO of the Iowa Interstate Railroad.

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