Rail Transit: Addressing Wheel/Rail Noise at the Source
Transit systems everywhere must deal with noise and vibration issues. The causes are numerous and varied; the challenges, formidable.
ASLRRA honors Peter Gilbertson for service to the short line industry
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has selected Peter A. Gilbertson, President and CEO of Anacostia Rail Holdings Company, as the recipient of the 2019 Thomas L. Schlosser Distinguished
Ballast maintenance update: Better, faster ballast
Suppliers and contractors aim to provide railroads with efficient ballast delivery methods and long-lasting solutions. Here’s a look at what’s happening in ballast maintenance in 2019.
Gartner named Pandrol CEO
Engineering company Pandrol announced on April 5 that it has named Eran Gartner as CEO. He will join the Delachaux Group Executive Committee effective April 1.
Amtrak advances Baltimore Penn Station project
Amtrak has executed a Master Development Agreement with Penn Station Partners to redevelop and expand historic Baltimore Penn Station on the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak plans to contribute up to $90 million toward
Pennsylvania approves $1M grant to improve rail access
A Pennsylvania state agency approved a $1 million grant to improve rail access at a former Metso Minerals property in Danville, Pa.
Illinois Commerce Commission plans $250 million spend on rail crossings
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) expects to spend more than $250 million from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) to help local communities and railroads pay for safety improvements at nearly 800
3i to acquire shortline and signals company Regional Rail
3i Group plc (3i) will take control of Regional Rail LLC, an owner of short-line railroads and Diamondback Signal LLC.
Commuter rail execs form new trade association
“Commuter rail,” says Metra CEO and Executive Director Jim Derwinski, “needs a distinct voice.” Derwinski and a group of current and former passenger rail industry executives led by former New York Metropolitan
Holland debuts Sparkless Carbide Saw aimed at improving rail cutting ability
Rail industry supplier Holland is introducing a new product aimed at increasing railroad efficiency with the ability to destress rail while cutting spark-free.
Port of Muskogee gains half of matching funds for rail project
The Port of Muskogee, a regional port along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Muskogee County, Okla., is the recipient of a $3 million out-of-cycle economic development grant from the City
VIA Rail Canada names new CEO
VIA Rail Canada is undergoing multiple personnel changes, including the appointment of a new CEO, according to a recent announcement from Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport.
Foye elevated to MTA chairmanship
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced March 29 the nomination of Patrick Foye as New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman, as well as those of four new board members.
Stantec hires architect Jared Weismantel for transit-buildings team
Jared Weismantel has joined global design and engineering firm Stantec as a senior industrialarchitect to support the growth of the Transit Buildings practice in North America. A strategic addition to the team, Weismantel brings extensive experience
Buffalo’s Metro Rail gets $100 million for improvements
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority won a promise from New York State for $100 million in funding over five years for infrastructure improvements to Buffalo’s Metro Rail system.
Amtrak state of good repair backlog tops $33.3 billion
There’s a lot of work to be done on Amtrak. The railroad said its state of good repair backlog (SOGR) has passed $33.3 billion, with $28.1 billion of that on the Northeast
Short Line Safety Institute names new director of research, development
Kim Davies-Schrils is the Short Line Safety Institute’s (SLSI) new director, Research and Organizational Development.
Schaefer new NJT Chief Engineer, Capital Planning
Richard Schaefer, P.E., has joined New Jersey Transit as Chief Engineer in the Capital Planning and Program department.
California sells $600 million in bonds to fund high-speed rail
California sold $600 million in bonds to fund the California high-speed rail project on March 26, as part of a wider $843 million bond sale.
GoTriangle throws in the towel on light rail
The GoTriangle Board of Trustees voted unanimously to halt a planned light-rail system for the Research Triangle of North Carolina, surrendering to opposition from Duke University.