REMSA Board ushers in new president; two new board members

The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) Board of Directors installed a new president and elected two directors during its annual membership meeting on Aug. 29.

Sound Transit wraps up Northgate extension tunnel mining

Sound Transit has announced that contractors have completed mining the final of six tunnel segments along the Northgate Link Extension twin tunnels.

Met Council secures additional local funding commitments for Southwest LRT

The inability of Minnesota lawmakers to hold a special session will not result in the doom of the Southwest LRT project.

New BNSF service to run between Texas, Pacific Northwest

BNSF Railway has announced a new service option to allow intermodal customers to transport freight between Texas and the Pacific Northwest beginning Sept. 12.

Sand Springs Railway acquires Oklahoma mill site

Sand Springs Railway Company (SS) has announced its acquisition of the Oklahoma-based Gerdau mill site.

LACMTA contracts with Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors for future P3 projects

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will tap the expertise of Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC, to help the authority select the best delivery methods possible for advancing major transportation projects in L.A County.

Michael Baker International adds Shepherd as SVP, national market lead for rail/transit

Bonnie D. Shepherd has joined Michael Baker International as senior vice president and national market lead in the railroad and transit practice.

Sound Transit selects Absher Construction for Northgate Station work

The Sound Transit Board of Directors selected Absher Construction Company to build the Northgate Station, guideway and parking garage that will serve Northgate Link Extension trains when light-rail service begins in 2021.

Hall to take over as FEC’s VP of sales

Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) has announced that Bradley S. Hall will serve as the company’s new vice president of sales in the carload segment.

Michael Baker International awarded $8 million SEPTA contract

Michael Baker International (MBI) has been awarded an $8 million contract to provide services to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) projects.

CTC allocates $55M to rail, safety projects in California

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $814 million to 135 transportation projects in the state and includes $55 million to four rail and safety projects.

Nashville transit plan proposes LRT and commuter rail expansion

Proposals for a 46-mile light-rail network and a second commuter rail line for Nashville have been included in a 25-year transit strategy for the region, which was presented to the boards of Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (NMTA) and Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) on August 17 following 16 months of public consultation.

Rep. Blum tours HiRAIL Corp.

More than 20 Class 1 and shortline railroad representatives, local officials and other industry stakeholders joined HiRAIL Corporation Aug. 18 for a tour of its facility and discussion with Rep. Rod Blum (R-IA).

RailWorks Track Systems, GoRail, NRC host Rep. Babin

Infrastructure and policy affecting the rail industry were discussed at an event hosted by RailWorks Track Systems at its Deer Park, Texas facility on Aug. 18 with Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX).

Grabauskas resigns as HART CEO, Formby takes over in interim

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) and its Board of Directors have announced the resignation of Executive Director and CEO Dan Grabauskas, effective Aug. 18.

Wick Moorman to take helm of Amtrak

Charles “Wick” Moorman, retired chairman, CEO and president of Norfolk Southern will take the lead of Amtrak beginning Sept. 1.

Jacoby resigns from Harsco Rail

Scott Jacoby has resigned as president of Harsco Rail. Harsco Corp. President and CEO Nick Grasberger will serve as interim president effective immediately.

NESCO acquires V&H Leasing Services

NESCO LLC, an equipment and service provider for the utility industry, has acquired V&H Leasing Services from material handling and truck equipment manufacturer V&H Inc.

Genesee & Wyoming to acquire Providence and Worcester for $126 million

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) announced Aug. 15 that the company plans to acquire Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (P&W) for $126 million at $25.00 per share.

Metrolinx bridge improvements to receive provincial funds

Metrolinx and Ontario announced improvements to the area’s Dufferin St. Bridge to take place as part of the GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program.

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