Union Pacific names Rhonda Ferguson executive vice president and chief legal officer

Union Pacific has named Rhonda Ferguson executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective July 11.

DART Rail/Trinity Railway Express turns 20

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will celebrate 20 years in service this month. Notable milestones surrounding its 20 years includes more than 360 million passenger trips, 90 miles of rail, $8-billion in economic impact and $5 billion in private transit oriented development at or near rail stations.

President of LTK Engineering Services retires, replacement appointed

LTK Engineering Services has promoted Dominic DiBrito to president, replacing George Dorshimer, who will be retiring, effective January 1, 2017.

Mongeau steps down

Citing health reasons, CN President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau will step down on June 30, 2016. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Luc Jobin will succeed him.

Ontario makes another big funding commitment to rail transit

The province of Ontario is committing more than CA$1 billion (US$779 million) toward the city of Ottawa’s light-rail transit (LRT) expansion project, which the province says will help grow the economy, reduce travel times and connect people to jobs.

Rep. Fitzpatrick joins TRAC Lubricants and Coatings and the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad for demonstration, discussion

On June 6, 2016, Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA-8) joined representatives from TRAC Lubricants and Coatings (TLC) and the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad for a product demonstration and rail industry discussion.

CN seeking input from municipalities for corridor risk assessments

Canadian National is encouraging communities to submit input for corridor risk assessments along rail routes carrying significant amounts of dangerous goods.

TriMet promotes Witter to lead capital projects and construction

Steve Witter has been promoted to executive director of TriMet‘s Capital Projects and Construction Division.

SacRT names Li as new GM/CEO

After a nationwide search, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) appointed Henry Li as the new general manager and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2016.

Caltrain approves FY 2017 operating and capital budgets

Caltrain‘s Board of Directors has unanimously approved balanced operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2017.

Sound Transit breaks ground on Tacoma bridge replacement

Sound Transit broke ground on its Tacoma Trestle Track & Signal Project, which will replace an aging single-track timber railroad trestle with a concrete, double-track bridge.

Gulf & Ohio name four to executive positions

Gulf & Ohio Railways (G&O) has promoted Doc Claussen, Todd Burchette, Ronnie McKenzie and Matt Gedney to executive positions with the railroad.

Canadian environmental agency seeks input on potential impacts of rail yard

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is seeking comments regarding the proposed North American Polypropylene Rail Yard Project, located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada.

FRA issues new rules to protect M/W workers, expands drug testing

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued two final rules to better protect railroad employees working on or near railroad tracks.

LACMTA breaks ground on rail yard near LAX

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) broke ground on a $172-million maintenance and administrative facility for light-rail vehicles servicing the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project and the Green Line.

Metro-North, ConnDOT sign Walk Bridge “Partnering Letter”

Metro-North Railroad and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) have signed a “partnering letter” agreeing to a strong, collaborative effort as plans are finalized to replace the Walk railroad bridge – the 120-year-old bridge over the Norwalk River that swings open and closed to accommodate marine traffic below.

Updated ST3 Plan would speed Sound Transit project delivery

The Sound Transit Board has outlined proposed changes to the Sound Transit 3 Draft Plan, with emphasis on completing light-rail extensions sooner.

SEPTA Board approves FY 2017 operating and capital budgets

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board has approved Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2017, which is the 12-month period beginning July 1, 2016.

Australian study finds drivers underestimate speed of approaching trains

Drivers can see trains approaching but cannot accurately judge their speed when proceeding through a railroad crossing, a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation collaborative study has found.

Protran Technology awarded contract for COMPASS system

Protran Technology has secured its first key order from a major U.S. Class 1 railroad for its COMPASS™ railway asset location and awareness system.

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