Mobbs selected as WMATA Counsel to Inspector General
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Inspector General Geoffrey Cherrington last week announced the appointment of Michael Mobbs as counsel to the inspector general.
Watco to act as services provider for Meridian’s Davis Refinery
Meridian Energy Group, Inc., has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Watco Companies under which Watco is set to serve as the Main Rail Management Contractor for the Davis Refinery, a
New rail freight law in Wash. could hamper other states
The state of Washington recently passed a crude-by-rail law, and there is at least one neighboring state that sees it as a major hazard.
DART names Schulze senior advisor
For the first time Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has an executive level chief of staff, and the honor goes to David Schulze.
Full steam ahead for UP’s Big Boy Midwest tour
The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad’s completion isn’t over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogden, Utah, commemorating the anniversary. The newly restored
Atlanta’s More MARTA is big, but is it big enough?
MARTA rolled out its project timeline for its More MARTA program, and for some it is less.
FRA pulls rule for two-person crew in locomotive
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) does not believe removing one live body from the locomotive will create a higher risk for casualties. The Administration has decided to withdrawal a rule that would
CREATE partners receive $19M for interlocking project
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a total of $19,206,398 to the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program’s Dolton Junction Interlocking project in Dolton and Riverdale, Ill.
Short Line Safety Institute “most comprehensive” in industry
In a report issued June 7, the Short Line Safety Institute’s signature program – Safety Culture Assessment – model was determined to be “the most comprehensive or robust approach in the U.S.
Michigan short-liner awarded $8.6M grant
A Michigan railroad is the beneficiary of an $8.6 million grant from the U.S. DOT, and the goal is rather simple: improve the tracks. Lake State Railway Co. (LSRC), based in Saginaw,
Short-liners push for long-awaited tax credit
The time is now, say the 1,000 railroad and supplier members of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), for Congress to act on the Short Line 45G tax credit,
NTSB: Remote-controlled locomotive killed rail worker
A remote-controlled locomotive struck and killed a CSX railroad employee back on April 13, and the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it almost two months later. Allen Lowe, who had worked for
Amtrak announces leadership changes
The Amtrak Board of Directors approved two leadership changes to further build on the recent success of the company. Tracie Winbigler will serve as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Alabama could prevent the return of Amtrak line
Federal money is coming to Alabama, but Gov. Kay Ivey is not so quick to put her hand out. Southern Rail Commission and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced recently the award
Mexico tariffs on hold … for now
Mexico avoided President Trump-imposed tariffs by striking a deal the evening of June 7. However, the threat still lingers. The White House was ready to apply a 5 percent tax on the
Seven injured after CTA derailment
It does not happen often, but when it does it can be quite frightening. Anyone would be scared if the elevated train they were riding slipped off the tracks. CTA service on
U.S. officials bracing for Mexican tariffs
Tariff talks between Mexico and the U.S. continued on June 6, with Mexico claiming progress was being made. President Trump, however, was not as optimistic. Trump said “a lot of progress” must
Santoro to serve as HNTB’s new Seattle architecture leader
Jennie Santoro, AIA, NCARB, is HNTB Corporation’s new Seattle architecture studio leader.
Portland’s TriMet awards Siemens $80M overhaul contract
Siemens Mobility is the winner of a mid-life overhaul service contract for TriMet’s Type-2 and Type-3 light-rail vehicle (LRV) fleet, which is made up of 79 Siemens SD660 LRVs.
DART orders FLIRT Trains from Stadler US
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board last week selected Stadler US for the contract to assemble and build eight Fast Light Intercity and Regional Trains (FLIRT) and design an Equipment Maintenance