Michigan DOT to Resume Work on Bridge Replacement Projects
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will resume work to replace two century-old railroad bridges in Jackson as of March.
GoTriangle Commuter Rail Study Outlines Service Along Existing NCRR Corridor
North Carolina’s regional GoTriangle transportation service released the findings of a commuter rail feasibility study on Jan. 4 and is looking for feedback on the options for future commuter rail service identified in the report.
Michael Baker International Selects Chris Statham as EVP, CFO
Chris Statham has joined Michael Baker International as executive vice president and chief financial officer, the company announced on Jan. 5.
TSB Canada Releases Report on 2021 CN Derailment near Moncton, New Brunswick
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released its investigation report on the August 2021 freight train derailment near Moncton, New Brunswick.
MDOT Rail Enhancement Program Solicits Applications to Improve Freight Corridors
Applications are being accepted for the Michigan Rail Enhancement Program to upgrade freight rail facilities and corridors that enhance operational efficiency, accessibility, system capacity, and system condition.
Burns Names Koltuv VP of Railroad and Transit Services
Burns announced Jan. 3 that Tony Koltuv, PMP, has been named Vice President of the company’s Railroad and Transit Practice.
RELAM Expanding Hi-Rail Truck Business
Railway Equipment Leasing And Maintenance (RELAM) Inc. on Jan. 5 reported its acquisition of Wiskerchen Truck & Equipment, LLC and Wiskerchen Rental & Leasing, LLC, (Wiskerchen), which specialize in the sale, service, rental and leasing of hi-rail trucks and truck equipment.
$3.6MM for Port of Pasco’s Reimann Last Mile Rail Project
The Port of Pasco announced Jan. 4 that Washington’s Congressional delegation has delivered $3.6 million in federal funding for the Port’s Reimann Industrial Center Last Mile Rail project in Pasco, Wash.
Union Pacific Maintains Embargoes in Areas Hard Hit by Winter Weather
Union Pacific is maintaining an embargo it imposed last week on all travel to and from Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin because of persistently severe winter weather.
CHSRA Taps Atlas, Partners for $400 Million Program Management Contract
Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc., is a member of the joint-venture team selected to provide program delivery support for the California High-Speed Rail project, the firm announced Jan. 3.
NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition Kick off in Boca Raton
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) conference and NRC-Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) kicked off in Boca Raton, Fla. today as railroad construction and MOW officials, equipment suppliers, and others gathered in this oceanside community just north of Miami.
STV Hires Murphy as Business Development Director for Construction Management Operations
James Murphy, P.E., CCM, LEED AP, has joined STV’s New York office as business development director for construction management (CM) operations in the Northeast, the firm said Jan. 3.
MTA to Add Elevators at Queensboro Plaza, Improve Accessibility
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin construction to install elevators at the Queensboro Plaza station in early February, the agency announced Jan. 3.
ICC Approves Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) last month reported signing off on stipulated agreements to improve safety at highway/rail grade crossings in Fayette, Pike, Stephenson and McLean counties.
Brightline to Resume High-Speed Testing Through Martin, St. Lucie Counties
Brightline recently announced that 110 mph train testing through Martin and St. Lucie counties will resume Friday, Jan. 6.
Metrolinx Celebrates Progress on Hazel McCallion Line
As the year draws to a close, Metrolinx officials looked back on major milestones the agency achieved in 2022 on the new Hazel McCallion Line.
Hudson River Rail Tunnel Construction to Begin in 2023 With $292M Grant
Sen. Chuck Schumer said Dec. 29 that a $292 million federal grant will enable construction to start in the upcoming months on the Manhattan side of the new Hudson River rail tunnels connecting Penn Station to New Jersey.
Grand Central Madison LIRR Launch Delayed
Service at the new Grand Central Madison Long Island Rail Road station will not begin this week, the MTA announced Dec. 29.
Port of Long Beach Channel Deepening Project Receives Federal Authorization
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) announced Dec. 28 that its Channel Deepening Project is one of five navigation projects nationwide to receive federal authorization under the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that President Joe Biden signed into law on Dec. 23.
Report: NCTD, Del Mar at Odds, Again
North County Transit District (NCTD) and the city of Del Mar, Calif., disagree on how to spend a $300 million grant from the state’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.