Sumwalt sworn in as 14th NTSB chairman
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) swore in its 14th chairman Robert L. Sumwalt III on August 10.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) swore in its 14th chairman Robert L. Sumwalt III on August 10.
Amtrak selected AECOM, in partnership with Network Rail, to conduct an independent review of the interaction, coordination and collaboration between the railroads’ various passenger concourses within Penn Station.
Shortline railroads continue to emphasize their role as a critical economic link and job provider in events with elected representatives.
SNC-Lavalin appointed Chantal Sorel to executive vice president, Capital. This appointment is in addition to her current role as managing director. Sorel will serve on the Executive Committee.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined a proposed tax plan he says could raise as much as $800 million for the city’s transit system by raising taxes on the wealthiest residents.
KC Streetcar has plans to expand. With increased ridership and the need to provide additional service and track, the KC Streetcar Authority (KCSA) says that it is working on a Streetcar Southern Extension Project.
Caltrain awarded a $32.1-million contract to Proven Management Inc. for the South San Francisco Station Improvement Project.
HNTB added Michael Barbour to its growing Southern California team as senior project director and associate vice president.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NYMTA) has a new President and Managing Director, as well as three new board members.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce and Transportation on Aug. 2 favorably recommended, by voice vote, the appointment of Ronald L. Batory as the next Federal Railroad Administrator.
Andrew Robbins will serve as the next executive director and chief executive officer of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART).
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.
Kevin O’Toole and Rick Cotton have joined leadership at the Port Authority of New York and Jersey (PANYNJ).
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will acquire CH2M HILL Companies Ltd.
Alene Tchourumoff was sworn in as the 15th chair of the Metropolitan Council. Tchourumoff is replacing Adam Duininck who stepped down to pursue a new professional opportunity.
The federal government is hoping a new proposal will spur private investment in public transportation.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved the Durham and Orange County light-rail project to enter the engineering phase, which maintains the project’s eligibility for more than $1 billion in federal money.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations approved its FY2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which prioritizes funding for many transportation projects on July 27.
The Rail Division of Custom Truck & Equipment (CTE) is expanding its offerings to the Railroad Maintenance of Way (MOW) marketplace.
Kansas City Southern announced the appointments of Ginger Adamiak as vice president, sales and marketing for the energy and short line relations business unit, and Darin Selby as vice president intermodal operations.