Meridian Speedway to receive tie, crossing and rail work

Meridian Speedway, LLC (MSLLC), a joint venture between Kansas City Southern (KCS) and Norfolk Southern (NS) for a 320-mile rail line between Meridian, Miss. and Shreveport, La., will invest approximately $28 million in 2016 on construction and improvement projects on its Vicksburg and Meridian Subdivisions.

Additional GO Transit stations proposed for east Toronto

Ontario has proposed four new GO Train stations along the Stouffville and Lakeshore East GO Transit lines as part of Metrolinx’s Regional Express Rail (RER) program.

Union Pacific plans $2.1 million investment in Wisconsin

Union Pacific plans to invest $2.1 million in 2016 to improve its transportation infrastructure in Wisconsin, enhancing employee, community and customer safety and increasing rail operating efficiency.

New passenger concourse opens at Milwaukee Intermodal Station

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Mark Gottlieb joined federal, state and local officials and partners June 22 to celebrate the completion of the $22-million reconstruction of the train passenger concourse at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MIS).

Leader named COO of WMATA

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) named Joseph Leader as the new chief operating officer (COO) in charge of rail, bus and paratransit services, effective August 1.

Four new GO Transit stations proposed in West Toronto

Ontario has proposed four new GO Train stations along the Barrie and Kitchener GO Transit lines as part of Metrolinx’s Regional Express Rail (RER) program.

WMATA completes weather tight seals on third rail power feeds early

An accelerated project timeline has resulted in all of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) underground weather tight seals located on third rail power feeds and jumper cables have been successfully being installed ahead of schedule.

Union Pacific plans $10 million investment in Minnesota infrastructure

Union Pacific plans to invest $9.9 million in 2016 to improve its infrastructure in Minnesota, enhancing employee, community and customer safety and increasing rail operating efficiency.

Voters to decide several MARTA projects fate in November

The Atlanta City Council has voted unanimously to include a menu of significant Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) transit improvement projects on a Nov. 8 ballot referendum, which if approved would fund many MARTA projects with a half-penny sales tax levy that would raise an estimated $2.5 billion over the next 40 years.

Ontario plans 12-mile GO Transit extension to Durham Region

Ontario is extending GO Transit’s Lakeshore East rail corridor to offer new GO train service from Oshawa to Bowmanville, extending the GO train network by nearly 20 kilometers (12 miles) and building four new stations.

Purple Line partners reach financial close

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and Purple Line Transit Partners, LLC, have signed the final financial documents on the $5.6-billion Purple Line Public-Private Partnership (P3) contract.

SEPTA readies for fourth annual Trolley Tunnel Blitz

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will perform power, track and station improvements during its Trolley Tunnel Blitz July 8 through July 10, temporarily suspending trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36.

MassDOT approves five-year, 14.8B capital investment plan

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board approved a $14.8 billion five-year capital investment plan that includes a $3.8 billion state of good repair backlog reduction for transit in the commonwealth.

Union Pacific plans $25.8M investment in Washington state, New Mexico

Union Pacific plans to invest $25.8 million in 2016 to improve its transportation infrastructures in Washington state and New Mexico, which will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.

ACE Construction Authority cuts ribbon on Nogales grade separation

Federal, state and local officials officially opened a six-lane roadway underpass at a once-hazardous and congested railroad crossing at Nogales Street north of the Pomona (60) Freeway in California.

CTA finalizes 95th St. Terminal design

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has finalized a design for the new 95th Street Terminal—a $280-million project to completely rebuild the Red Line South’s busiest station to create a safer, more-efficient environment for transit riders.

Metro-North recognized for employee safety program

Metro-North Railroad has received an award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), known as the Gold Award for Safety, which was given to the railroad for developing a state-of-the art employee protection system that other railroads could consider replicating.

Canada, British Columbia reach agreement on transit investments

The Canadian government says it remains committed to making significant investments in infrastructure that will improve public transit systems, strengthen Canadian communities and help grow the economy.

SacRT trims budget; avoids service cuts planned for 2017

A revised budget and potential operating fund source has allowed the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) to shelve plans for service cuts in 2017.

GREX names Euston VP of engineering

Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) promoted its director of inspection technology, Todd Euston, to the position of vice president of engineering.

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