BNSF Logistics acquires Transportation Technology Services

BNSF Logistics, LLC, acquired Transportation Technology Services (TTS), an engineering and logistics services provider focused on rail solutions for over-dimensional cargoes. BNSF Logistics says TTS has particular expertise and market presence in the wind energy industry. BNSF Logistics is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BNSF and provides third-party freight logistics services.

Sound Transit elevated guideway structure for future light-rail station reaches Sea-Tac Airport

Crews hoisted into place the final 35-ton concrete segments for Sound Transit’s South 200th Link light-rail extension July 13, connecting the elevated structure to the airport.

MOU signed between OCTA, Santa Ana for OC Streetcar project

The OC Streetcar project marked its latest milestone this week as the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the city of Santa Ana, outlining the roles and responsibilities associated with the development, implementation, operations and maintenance of the project.

RailComm completes cutover of yard control system for Ferromex

RailComm completed the installation of a remote control system at , what the company called, a critical Ferromex location in Mexico. This marks the second fully operational yard automation solution in the state of Coahuila and the continued expansion of RailComm’s presence in the Mexican rail market.

CP discusses Arbutus rail line operating plan with Vancouver

Canadian Pacific recently met with officials from the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, to discuss its operating plan for the Arbutus corridor rail line.

Rocla acquires KSA concrete tie business

Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc., manufacturer of prestressed concrete crossties, has acquired KSA Limited Partnership, a joint venture owned by Koppers Inc. and Lehigh Hanson, Inc.

Watco names Ed McGuire EVP Strategic Planning

Watco Companies appointed Ed McGuire to executive vice president – strategic planning. McGuire is an experienced transportation industry investment banker who has been a key advisor to Watco during the past 10 years.

APTA names MARTA GM/CEO Outstanding Public Transportation Manager

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) selected Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Keith Parker, AICP, as the 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.

Met Council approves reduced Southwest LRT scope, cost

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council adopted the Southwest Corridor Management Committee resolution recommending project changes that will reduce the cost by $250 million.

BLET members vote to strike at NJ Transit; PEB has been requested

One hundred percent of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members working for New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) voted to strike should the union and the railroad fail to reach an agreement to settle their contract dispute.

WMATA board resumes search for GM/CEO

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors has resumed its search for a new general manager and chief executive officer.

NURail Center names Hanson president to advisory board

Sergio Pecori, P.E., president and chief executive officer at Hanson Professional Services Inc., has joined the executive advisory board (EAB) of the National University Rail (NURail) Center.

Hennepin County commits funds to revised Southwest LRT plan

Hennepin County Minnesota leaders approved a formal funding commitment to the Southwest Light Rail Transit plan with a reduced scope and overall cost.

Archer Western to build Orlando airport rail infrastructure for All Aboard Florida

All Aboard Florida named Archer Western Construction Manager for the rail infrastructure at Orlando International Airport. Archer Western led the construction for SunRail and is also a key contractor building the people mover between Orlando International Airport’s north and south terminals.

Study says second train between St. Paul and Chicago would work

A study looking at the feasibility of an additional daily passenger train between Minneapolis, St. Paul or St. Cloud to Chicago produced promising results.

Tobias steps down from CP Board of Directors

Canadian Pacific, citing personal reasons, said that Stephen Tobias has resigned from the Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company, effective June 29, 2015. Tobias joined the board in May 2012.

Southwest LRT advisory committee recommends ending project at Southwest Station

The Corridor Management Committee, which advises the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council on all issues related to the design and construction of the Southwest Light-Rail project, has made recommendations that reduces the scope and cost of the project.

Baltimore elected officials send letter asking Hogan to reconsider Red Line decision

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, along with elected leaders of Baltimore City at the local, state and federal level sent a joint letter to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan urging him to reconsider the decision to cancel the construction of the the city’s Red Line.

ABR launches U.S. high-speed division

American Business Research, Inc. (ABR), launched the High Speed Railway Division it says to bring its years of experience developing high-speed railroads to the United States.

PANYNJ names new chief engineer

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) named Jim Starace chief engineer. Starace is a 29-year veteran engineer who has been responsible for overseeing some of the agency’s most critical transportation projects.

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