PHL names Perri as general superintendent

Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) promoted Stephane Perri to serve as general superintendent on Sept. 9, 2018, the company has announced.

Ottawa’s Confederation Line delayed until early 2019

The city of Ottawa, Canada, staff said they believe the Confederation Line will not be ready for revenue service until early 2019. The news came during a Sept. 10 meeting of the

WMATA, city of Alexandria award contract for station project

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the city of Alexandria, Va., have announced that WMATA has chosen Potomac Yard Constructors as the prime construction contractor for the Potomac Yard Metrorail

Caltrans releases final 2018 California State Rail Plan

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released its final 2018 State Rail Plan on Sept. 10, which officials said will provide a vision for state rail that aims to boost the economy,

Canadian Pacific looks to move supply chain forward with shortline partners

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and its shortline and regional railroad connections gathered during the weekend to discuss ways to move the North American supply chain forward.

Leadership changes at MRL

After 31 years of service, Montana Rail Link President Tom Walsh is retiring, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Vice President Operations Stacy Posey will succeed Walsh.

FTA allocates Lynnwood Link funds; FFGA could come by end of year

Sound Transit says the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $100 million in FY 2018 capital investment grant funding for the Lynnwood Link light-rail extension.

KCS makes executive management appointments

Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced two new appointments among the company’s executive management ranks.

New WTC station opens, 17 years after 9/11 attacks

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debuted its new World Trade Center (WTC) Cortlandt subway station Sept. 8.

NCDOT provides grants to 14 shortline projects

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded approximately $7 million to 14 shortline railroads that operate in the state to perform infrastructure improvements.

Human errors led to fatal BNSF South Dakota incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a Sept. 7 report that a series of human errors led to a BNSF Railway train striking and killing two BNSF roadway workers.

SCVTA says BART Berryessa extension delayed due to non-compliant equipment

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has announced that the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension has been facing challenges.

ONDAS taps Tatro to advise on new business unit

Ondas Networks, a wireless data networks supplier for industrial markets, has announced that transportation industry veteran Wayne Tatro has joined the company as an advisor.

Groundbreaking held for LIRR Third Track expansion

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 5, 2018, to mark the beginning of work for the $2.6-billion Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Third Track expansion, which will benefit 40 percent of LIRR

TriMet looking to close four stations to improve downtown Portland service

TriMet is considering closing four of its MAX stations in Downtown Portland and is seeking feedback from passengers about the proposed changes.

FTA outlines transition of WMATA safety oversight

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is prepared to initiate the transfer safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail system to the Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) following a few

Amtrak completes latest round of NY Penn Station renewal work

Amtrak has completed its second summer of intense renewal work at New York Penn Station. Five intercity trains that have been operating at alternative stations since late May have returned to New

SEPTA completes Yardley Station improvements

Representatives from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) gathered Sept. 4 with elected officials and community members to celebrate the completion of the Yardley Station Improvement Project.

OmniTRAX sells Hudson Bay Railway

OmniTRAX has sold northern Canada’s Hudson Bay Railway to a group that will repair the flood-damaged railroad.

New York commits to Brooklyn-Queens light rail

New York City will develop the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) light rail project following the completion of a two-year feasibility study.

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