Public will have a say on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project alternatives
The public will have the opportunity to comment on the six alternatives for L.A. Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.
BART single-tracking in some areas to complete critical electrical work
BART has several projects underway to replace sections of its critical electrical network that powers their trains.
Critical CN line officially re-opened, but damage might already be done to grain market
A vital Canadian National line in southern British Columbia is officially back on the grid.
Caltrain electrification project on time, but will cost more
The cost of the Caltrain electrification project just went up.
Everett officials outline their priorities for Sound Transit extension
City of Everett, Wash., officials are getting ready to submit a letter to Sound Transit outlining their concerns and priorities for an extension of light rail from Lynnwood to downtown Everett.
NTSB determines probable cause for 2019 SEPTA worker fatality
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of a SEPTA accident on July 8, 2019. Two excerpts from the press release are reproduced below, with a link to the full Accident Brief at the end.
STV announces appointments to its senior leadership team
STV this week announced it has added two key members to its senior leadership team. Beth Miller has joined STV in the newly created position of vice president of communications, and Athena Ullah has been promoted to chief of staff.
Metrolinx reaches another milestone on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
As crews continue to make progress at the launch site for the tunnel boring machines that dig between Renforth Drive and Scarlett Road, Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario are moving forward with plans for a second section of tunnels for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. Read on to get the latest info.
Governors asking for federal partnership with new infrastructure money
As Governors make plans to deploy new federal dollars to improve infrastructure in their states and territories, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted five governors, federal officials and private-sector partners for an Infrastructure Summit to explore best practices and spotlight gubernatorial leadership on the issue.
Watch: New heights for CN and engineering team
CN received a top industry award for the McComb-Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge replacement near New Orleans, Louisiana.
Court sides with Calif. high-speed rail project, says it was ‘single object of work’ of Proposition 1A
The way something was worded was enough for a group against high-speed rail in California to have more than a few words in court. And the rhetoric may not be finished.
For Norfolk Southern, changes at the top
Norfolk Southern (NS) on Dec. 2 reported that Chairman and CEO Jim Squires will retire in May 2022; he will be succeeded by Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw, a 27-year NS veteran.
NRC elects two new board members
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) announced today that two new railway industry professionals have won election to its Board of Directors.
Finally! Hudson Tunnel Project receives green light for construction
Now all that is left is the money.
Bossier City reconsiders action on grade crossing; Union Pacific ‘looks forward’ to continuing work
By a 5-2 vote, the Bossier (La.) City Council voted to permanently close Old Shed railroad crossing over Union Pacific tracks.
RR Mergers advises Platinum Track Services in its sale to GCF
RR Mergers & Acquisitions, advisor to rail service, supplier companies, and short line railroads announced the sale of its client, Platinum Track Services, to GCF Railway Works.
California city wants U.S. DOT to deny federal grant request for Skunk Train
The city of Fort Bragg, Calif., is creating a stink over the intentions of the owners of the Skunk Train.
Palo Alto, Calif., officials endure resident complaints, pick solution for grade crossing
Not many are being neighborly in Palo Alto, Calif., these days.
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) hires Matthew Scanlon as director of construction
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) today announced the hiring of Matthew Scanlon as Director of Construction.
Pandrol launches new E+ product range
Global rail infrastructure specialist Pandrol is delighted to announce the launch of E+, a groundbreaking new range of sustainable resilient systems and battery powered tools.