NS EVP and CFO Marta Stewart to retire

Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Marta R. Stewart intends to retire effective Aug. 1, 2017, after a 34-year career.

MassDOT, FRA issue Draft EA for South Station Expansion

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have published a Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) for the South Station Expansion (SSX) project.

Rameshwar Godara named senior supervising engineer at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff announced that Rameshwar Godara will be a senior supervising engineer at the company’s Orange, Calif. office.

Amtrak prioritizes Penn Station improvement initiatives

Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman detailed several initiatives aimed at strengthening the infrastructure and operations at New York Penn Station.

MTA Board votes to accept environmental study for LIRR expansion

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board voted to accept the findings of the year-long environmental study for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) expansion project, one of New York’s most significant efforts to increase capacity of the commuter railroad since it was first built in the mid-19th century.

Nashville selects Gallatin Pike corridor for light-rail project

Nashville, Tenn., Mayor Megan Barry said the city would pursue its first light-rail project along the Gallatin Pike corridor during her “State of Metro” address on April 26.

LACMTA to study Sepulveda Pass Corridor transit options

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to study the feasibility of various transit modes and alignments through L.A.’s notoriously congested Sepulveda Pass.

Phoenix City Council approves $50-million agreement with Valley Metro

The Phoenix City Council approved a $50-million agreement with Valley Metro to fund final design and pre-construction activities on an extension to South Central Phoenix.

Canadian Pacific celebrates Port Day with Canadian port authorities

Canadian Pacific (CP) joined senior officials from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the Montreal Port Authority, Global Container Terminals Canada, Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership, DP World Canada, Logistec Corp. and Fraser Surrey Docks at CP’s head office in Calgary to discuss their commitment to working together in promoting Canada’s largest and two most important gateways to the international supply chain.

CN names Winnipeg training center after Mongeau

Canadian National has named its national employee training center in Winnipeg after former President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau.

MBTA plan will speed system upgrades

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) has a new master plan that aims to accelerate its timeframe to bring its equipment, infrastructure and operations into a State of Good Repair from 15 years from the previously projected 25 years.

Durham-Orange light rail plan approved

Commissioners in Durham County, N.C., approved an updated transit plan and cost sharing agreement for the Durham-Orange LRT line on April 24, taking the project a step closer to a federal funding application.

CTA announces plans to revitalize Cottage Grove Green Line station

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced conceptual plans to revitalize and renovate the CTA’s Cottage Grove Green Line station and the surrounding area.

Union Pacific to invest $57 million in Nebraska rail infrastructure

Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest approximately $57 million in Nebraska infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of UP’s $3.1-billion capital plan.

Gibson joins WSP | PB

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has named Thomas Gibson Vice President and Western Regional Manager of its Transit and Rail practice, based in Sacramento. Gibson is responsible for technical and operational management, project delivery, staff acquisition and business growth.

BART welcomes first Latino Chief of Police Carlos Rojas

Carlos Rojas has been named chief of police for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).

Pennsylvania approves $40 million for freight rail projects

Pennsylvania’s State Transportation Commission approved more than $40 million through two state programs to help fund freight rail projects across the state.

Metra, Union Pacific break ground on UP West Line track project

Metra and Union Pacific Railroad (UP) joined state, county and local officials and members of the community in Maywood, Ill. to break ground on a $100-million project to remove two critical bottlenecks along the UP West Line.

California High-Speed Rail Authority announces executive transition

After five years of service for the California High-Speed Rail Authority Chief Executive Officer Jeff Morales announced that he will step down from his position early this summer after the Board of Directors is expected to select a replacement.

CTA to renovate historic Quincy Station, add accessibility and modernize

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. announced the beginning of a major project to renovate the historic Quincy Loop station.

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