LACMTA awarded $703.6M in grants for county transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $703.6 million in SB-1 funding for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) on May 16.
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AAR’s Hamberger to retire in early 2019
Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), has announced his upcoming retirement from the organization in early 2019.
Canada commits CA$1.53 billion to Calgary Green Line
The government of Canada has committed CA$1.53 billion (US$1.19 billion) in funding to Calgary’s Green Line Light-Rail Project, the largest ever infrastructure investment made by the federal government to the province of Alberta.
AAR publishes white paper highlighting rail’s tech advancements
Ahead of an event held on Capitol Hill to demonstrate the rail industry’s innovations, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) released a white paper highlighting technology’s role in making the U.S. rail network safer, more efficient and more reliable.
Alaska Railroad repairing tracks from flood damage
Ice jams have caused flooding along parts of Alaska Railroad’s line north of Talkeetna resulting in suspended service due to scoured ballast.
Gallagher named senior program manager for HNTB’s transit and rail practice
HNTB Corporation has added Vincent Gallagher, PE, to its team as a senior program manager in the firm’s national program management and construction management practice for transit and rail, and senior vice president.
The Weitz Company to serve as design-build contractor on PHX SkyTrain project
Bombardier Transportation has tapped The Weitz Company as the design-build contractor for an extension to the PHX Sky Train® guideway and maintenance facility.
FTA awards $75M grant to Hilltop Tacoma Link extension
Sound Transit’s Hilltop Tacoma Link light-rail extension received $75 million from the Federal Transit Administration through its Small Starts grant program. It’s the piece of financing needed for the project.
Port of Quebec receives federal funds for wharf, rail and road upgrades
The Port of Québec will receive CA$15.5 million (US$12.1 million) from Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund to upgrade port infrastructure including rail.
NRC Auction raises record amount for safety, education training program
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association’s (NRC) 15th Annual Railroad Construction and Maintenance Equipment Auction this year sold a total of 367 items and brought in $1.15 million from on-site and online bidders.
Three northern alignment options recommended for further study as part of LACMTA light-rail project
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) staff will recommend three options to be studied further for the northern alignment of the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor.
TriMet moves MAX project into final phase
As TriMet’s Providence Park MAX Improvements project moves into its final phase, the agency has announced that its MAX Blue and Red lines resumed regular service May 12.
Ceremony marks completion of rail installation for Confederation Line
Local and provincial leaders joined in a ceremonial installation of a golden clip to mark the end of rail installation for the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa, Ontario on May 4.
Ribbon cutting held for Metrolink station connecting to Burbank airport
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), Metrolink and Hollywood Burbank Airport officials recently held a ribbon cutting-ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new Metrolink Antelope Valley Line rail station that will connect travelers with the airport.
PANYNJ testing body scanners at PATH station
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) officials will be conducting a pilot security screening program this Thursday and Friday at the World Trade Center PATH station.
WSP names Maxine Hill NYC area manager
WSP USA has tapped Maxine Hill as its New York City area manager for transportation and infrastructure.
Cargill begins rail expansion at Alberta facility
Cargill is investing CA$20 million (US$15.7 million) to build a rail expansion at its Lethbridge, Alberta, facility.
West Virginia obtains FTA certification of SSO Program
West Virginia has joined a small, but growing, number of states to obtain Federal Transit Administration (FTA) certification of its State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program.
ASLRRA partners with Herzog Technologies to offer PTC solutions to members
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has entered into an agreement with Herzog Technologies, Inc. to supply Positive Train Control (PTC) support to its members.
NRC adds Urquhart, Bilow to board
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) has added to its Board of Directors Brett Urquhart of Vossloh/Rocla, vice president Class 1 Vossloh North America and vice president Rocla Concrete Tie, and Curtis Bilow, corporate director-Freight Rail/Regional Industrial Manager, Ames Construction.