Union Pacific to invest $36 million in Colorado rail infrastructure
Union Pacific plans to invest $36 million into its Colorado infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion capital plan for the year.
Union Pacific plans to invest $36 million into its Colorado infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion capital plan for the year.
Union Pacific (UP) is investing approximately $85 million in Illinois infrastructure this year. UP plans to increase safety and efficiency with these improvements.
The Metra Board of Directors approved a trio of contracts May 24 that will see inward-facing cameras installed on its system, renovations made to its Hazel Crest Station and work performed on several bridges.
A planned grade separation that will improve traffic flow and safety received funding from the Port of Seattle Commission on May 23.
Union Pacific plans to spend $41 million in Wyoming rail this year to improve its infrastructure. The state spending plan is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.
NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors authorized a vote to enter into an early action contract with PKF-Mark III Inc., of Newtown, Pa., for the amount of $14.5 million, plus five percent for contingencies, subject to the availability of funds.
Union Pacific plans to spend $48.1 million in Utah this year to improve its infrastructure. The state spending plan is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) joined representatives from Arkansas & Missouri Railroad (A&M) for a tour and policy discussion May 12.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new study conducted by Morning Consult on the opening day of Infrastructure Week 2017 that shows voters believe infrastructure matters and they support more investment in it.
Union Pacific (UP) will invest approximately $41 million in its Oklahoma rail infrastructure as a part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion capital plan.
Experts in both structural health monitoring and railroad infrastructure management took part in a first-ever technical session, “Structural Health and Performance Monitoring of Railroad Infrastructure,” at the 2017 Structures Congress.
The Premier of Quebec Philippe Couillard announced on May 5 that the province will allocate CA$100 million (US$73 million) towards the rehabilitation of the Matapédia – Gaspé line.
Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest approximately $57 million in Kansas infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of UP’s $3.1-billion capital plan.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) issued a Request for Proposals for the Cross Harbor Freight Tunnel Tier II Environmental Impact Study. The study will explore a cross-harbor freight tunnel that would offer New York City a direct link to the national freight rail network.
Local and federal Canadian officials gathered May 5 to break ground on a grade separation project in Winnipeg, MB.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) has selected its consulting team as it begins to plan for the future of the New Haven Line, as well as the state’s rail system.
The Northeast Corridor Commission on May 3 submitted to Congress two reports detailing short-and-long-term capital investment needs totaling some $38 billion for the 457-mile electrified rail line linking Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
The Central Connecticut Rail Study (CCRS) has been completed and found investment in the rail corridor for freight use would be viable, while passenger rail investment would be cost prohibitive.
Canadian Pacific joined K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) to celebrate the opening of the Legacy Project mine on May 2.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded Tutor Perini a $291.5-million contract for the Mid-Day Storage Yard portion of the East Side Access Project.