HART sets final guideway segment

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) marked a construction milestone on Dec. 23 with the final guideway segment put in place.

First CSX trains roll through Virginia Ave. Tunnel

The Virginia Avenue Tunnel in Washington, D.C., hosted its first train on Dec. 23., marking the on-time completion of the first phase of the project.

Sound Transit’s $1.99B TIFIA loans to help build four rail projects

A $1.99 billion Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) agreement between Sound Transit and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will support the construction of three light-rail extensions and a maintenance facility.

Watco acquires Australia’s Intermodal Group Pty. Ltd.

Watco Companies (Watco) has acquired the majority shareholding in Intermodal Group Pty Ltd (IMG), effective Dec. 22.

 

FRA civil penalty rate sets new record

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has collected a record-breaking rate of civil penalties, surpassing the bar set last year, which was also a record.

Shortline executive David Parkinson dies at 78

Shortline railroad executive David L. Parkinson died Dec. 17 in Palm Desert, Calif., following a brief illness. He was 78 years old.

 

CREATE program, partners celebrate opening of 25th Avenue grade separation project

A new grade separation, part of the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program, opened at 25th Avenue over Union Pacific’s line in Bellwood, Ill., on Dec. 22.

Illinois to Ohio passenger rail study to begin in January

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will begin an analysis in January 2017 of a proposal to bring passenger rail service between Chicago, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Columbus, Ohio.

Vermont rail tunnel project delayed for environmental analysis

A plan to replace two road bridges and build a rail tunnel in Middlebury, Vt., is being delayed in order for the project’s environmental impact to be studied.

PATH completes 33rd Street Line signal upgrades, PTC installation

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) completed signal and safety upgrades on the PATH 33rd Street line, which will return to normal service on Dec. 24.

NRC names recipients of Projects of the Year; Field Employee of the Year awards

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) has named honorees for its 2016 special awards.

Port of Long Beach releases Pier B environmental study

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) released a draft environmental study on its proposal to reconfigure and expand the Pier B on-dock rail facility.

Railtech Matweld finalizes merger with Boutet

Railtech Matweld announced Dec. 13 that it has finalized its merger and integration with Railtech Boutet over the past few months.

Communities in three southern states to get federal funding for passenger rail service prep

The Southern Rail Commission (SRC) has allocated more than $2.47 million in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding to 11 communities in three states to be used for improvements supporting potential restoration of passenger rail service.

Recommendation for new NEC would improve travel times; increase reliability

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) unveiled recommendations that would enhance the Northeast Corridor (NEC) over the next three decades; focusing on a state-of-good-repair before projects could be executed to enhance and improve service.

OmniTRAX, West Plains LLC and Port of Brownsville collaborate to revamp grain silo

OmniTRAX, Inc. and the Port of Brownsville have teamed up to facilitate the lease of a large grain-handling facility to West Plains LLC at the port.

 

Gannett Fleming brings in Casado to lead southeast region

Luis Casado, PE, has joined global infrastructure firm Gannett Fleming as its new southeast region director and senior vice president.

 

NCDOT helps kick off NCVA rail project

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Dec. 12 to celebrate improvements along a 52-mile rail corridor that will allow for the transport of 286,000-pound cars.

Port of Prince Rupert terminal expansion reaches milestone

The expansion of the Fairview Container Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia has reached 75 percent complete and is on schedule to open in 2017.

Gov. Cuomo visits Second Ave. Subway as Phase 1 deadline approaches

With January under three weeks away, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited contractors and construction workers building the 72nd and 86th Street Stations on the Second Avenue Subway project to view progress.

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