Caltrans publishes report on rail’s economic impact on state

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released a research report that details the impact freight and passenger rail operations have on the state economy.

Construction under way on NY Penn expansion

More than a half-century after the cashed-strapped, bankruptcy-headed Pennsylvania Railroad demolished the original, spacious and beautiful Pennsylvania Station New York…

BART interns focus on safety, reliability

The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BART) is utilizing interns this summer to create useful technology.

IO, Metrolinx issue RFP, RFQ for two Ontario transit projects

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx are moving forward with the procurement process for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit project and Davenport Diamond Rail Grade Separation project.

Metra names Derwinski as executive director/CEO

Metra’s Board of Directors has elevated its chief mechanical officer to serve as the commuter agency’s next executive director/CEO.

CN taps Barletta chief of staff as government affairs director

Andrea Waldock Niethold, former chief of staff to Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA), has been named the director of government affairs for Canadian National.

Hanson acquires Engineered Rail Solutions

Hanson Professional Services Inc. has acquired Engineered Rail Solutions (ERS) LLC.

Watermill Group acquires Cooper & Turner

Watermill Group has acquired track fastener manufacturer and distributor Cooper & Turner.

Emhofer new NY planner for WSP

Oliver Ernhofer has been named New York Transportation Planning Manager and Senior Supervising Planner for WSP USA.

Stantec names Raske senior railway engineer

Global design firm Stantec has added Ryan Raske to its team as senior railway engineer in St. Paul, Minn.

Gannett Fleming expands Security and Safety Practice

Gannett Fleming, Inc., is expanding its Security and Safety Practice by four; joining the team is James “Jim” E. Smith, Gene Perry, Jacy C. Harper and Brandon S. Huckeba.

Presidential Executive Order to streamline permitting process

A newly signed presidential Executive Order aims to reduce the time it takes projects to move through the federal permitting and review processes.

MBTA taps strategic consultant as next GM/CEO

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has named Luis Manuel Ramírez as its next General Manager/CEO, effective Sept. 12.

AAR, GoRail recognize Rep. DeFazio with Railroad Achievement Award

U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) was honored Aug. 14 with the Railroad Achievement Award by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and GoRail.

Guess joins WSP USA

WSP USA has named Charlie Guess construction services manager for the West region of the firm, based in its Orange, Calif., office.

NS Board appoints Earhart executive vice president and chief financial officer

Following what it called a “comprehensive search process,” Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) appointed Cynthia C. Earhart as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

ENSCO adds Chrismer to Applied Technology and Engineering Division

Steven Chrismer, Ph.D., is joining the Applied Technology and Engineering Division at ENSCO, Inc.

LACMTA releases Draft EIR of Union Station improvements

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has released its Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles Union Station Forecourt and Esplanade Improvement Project.

Rep. Lieu joins Skanska, LACMTA for Expo 2 tour

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA-33) joined officials from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and Skanska on August 11, to tour the recently completed Exposition Light Rail Transit Phase 2 (Expo 2) project.

Texas Central, Fluor reach HSR agreement

As reported in the June 2017 issue of Railway Age, Fluor Corp. announced that it has reached agreement with Texas Central Rail Holdings, LLC to advance the preliminary development of the proposed 240-mile high-speed passenger rail line connecting Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.

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