Proposed Montréal REM project grows by three stations and CA$400M

The number of stations and the associated cost have grown for a proposed 41-mile light-rail system in Montréal, Québec.

NTSB unveils two-year Most Wanted List

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) unveiled its 2017-2018 Most Wanted List, implementing a new two-year cycle as opposed to the annual one previously used.

Metra approves 2017 budget with fare increase to pay for capital needs

The Metra Board of Directors approved the agency’s 2017 budget, which includes a fare increase that will fund needed capital requirements.

PANYNJ proposes $6 billion operating and capital budget for 2017

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has proposed a $6 billion 2017 operating and capital budget.

FEIS issued for Sound Transit extension to Federal Way

Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Federal Way Link light-rail extension, which would extend light rail south from Angle Lake in the city of SeaTac to the Federal Way Transit Center.

Siemens, Bentley Systems form alliance to push intelligent infrastructure

Siemens and Bentley Systems have formalized a strategic alliance agreement where the companies will invest €50 million (US$54.3 million) in developing joint solutions to enlarge their respective offerings for infrastructure and industry to the benefit of the end-customers.

Montreal rail project has five qualified bidders

A total of five consortia and companies have qualified to bid on two contracts from CDPQ Infra, subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, to build part of a proposed CA$5.5-billion (US$4.06-billion) light-rail project in Montreal.

Valley Metro names Smith to CEO post

Scott Smith, who has served as Valley Metro’s interim CEO since February 2016, will transition to a two-year term as the agency’s CEO.

CSX updates Q4 expectations

CSX has revised its expectations for fourth quarter performance to reflect a decrease in earnings per share, but says it remains committed to finding cost savings and efficiencies and invest in improvements to drive its long-term strategy.

Jim Hansen joins Herzog Railroad Services as CCO

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. (HRSI), has named James Hansen chief commercial officer, where he will report directly to HRSI President Rob Crawford.

Former LACMTA exec joins Honolulu rail project on interim basis

The Board of Directors of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) selected Krishniah N. Murthy as the authority’s interim executive director and CEO.

Knox Kershaw hosts Rep. Mike Rogers for facility tour and rail discussion

Knox Kershaw, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL-3) for a tour and discussion of rail and manufacturing issues at its long-held Montgomery, Ala., facility.

Providence and Worcester shareholders approve GWI acquisition

Shareholders of Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (P&W) voted to approve the proposed acquisition of PWRR by Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI).

PennDOT holds groundbreaking event for Mount Joy station improvements

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards hosted a groundbreaking event Oct. 26 for improvements to the Mount Joy station on Amtrak’s Keystone Corridor, the latest in a series of investments to improve service on the 104-mile line.

Greene joins HNTB West Division as transit practice group director

The West Division transit practice of HNTB Corporation has added Steven Greene as group director, planning and associate vice president.

Glenview pushes back on Amtrak Hiawatha service expansion Draft Environmental Assessment

A northern suburb of Chicago, Glenview, has rejected the findings of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to expand Amtrak’s Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago.

USDOT establishing advisory committee on transportation automation

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will establish an Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) to serve as a critical resource for the department in framing federal policy for the continued development and deployment of automated transportation.

Wisconsin recognizes importance of freight rail system

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker issued a proclamation naming Oct. 17 to 23 Wisconsin Freight Rail Week in the state.

OmniTRAX Sand Holdings, Arrows Up partnering on joint venture

OmniTRAX Sand Holdings LLC, an affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., is entering into a joint venture with Arrows Up, LLC, a provider of bulk storage and transportation solutions based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Terms were not disclosed.

R.J. Corman names Quinn president and CEO

Edward Quinn III has been appointed president and CEO of R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC, effective Oct. 24, 2016.

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