Rehab planned for bridge carrying MBTA Franklin Line
The East Street Bridge that carries the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Franklin Commuter Rail Line will undergo weekend work Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, MBTA has announced.
New Metrolink co-CEOs as Leahy retires
In a change of leadership, Southern California’s commuter rail operator Metrolink is bidding farewell to one chief executive, and hello to co-CEOs as of January.
L.B. Foster hosts Rep. Barletta
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA-11), a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC), L.B. Foster and the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association
Bentley acquires LEGION, launches OpenBuildings Station Designer
The acquisition of a pedestrian simulation software provider and the launch of a new design application are helping Bentley Systems, Incorporated, integrate comprehensive digital workflows into train station design.
HNTB adds Chandran as project director, VP
HNTB Corporation has brought on C. Yoga Chandran, PhD, PE, GE, as a project director and vice president in Southern California.
HiRAIL hosts officials for tour, policy discussions
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) joined the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA), the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc. (NRC) and HiRAIL Oct. 12 at the
Short Line Safety Institute awarded $2.4M FY18 grant
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) with a $2.4 million grant, which officials said will allow the institute to enhance safety practices and increase the
Rep. Mast tours Vossloh’s Florida facility
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL-18), member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined Vossloh and other transportation stakeholders for a tour and transportation public policy discussion at Vossloh’s Fort Pierce,
Wood named transit and rail market lead for WSP Texas-Mountain region
WSP USA has named Lindsay Wood transit and rail market lead for the Texas-Mountain region.
Upgrade for Northern Lines crossings
A Midwest shortline operator will see grade crossings upgraded, per plans by a state transportation office.
Meyer Contracting hosts Rep. Paulsen for tour, policy talks
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN-3) joined Meyer Contracting and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC), in conjunction with the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA), for a tour oct. 10 at the
RailPros hires Bruhnke to newly created VP training position
RailPros has brought on Erika Bruhnke as the company’s vice president of training services.
Valley Link rail project approved for environmental and design funds
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Board allocated $10.1 million to the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority at its Sept. 26 meeting to complete environmental work and initial design of
Texas Central selects Renfe as operating partner
Texas Central has announced that international railway company Renfe will serve as the train’s operating partner.
Metra forms P3 to test reverse-commute service to Lake County
Metra has reached an agreement with Lake County business and civic organizations to split the costs of a potential two-year pilot project for two new reverse-commute trains along its Milwaukee District North
NJ Transit audit recommends strategic planning office, technology roadmap
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy revealed the findings of a comprehensive strategic, financial and operational assessment of New Jersey Transit on Oct. 9.
AAR taps Arnakis for government affairs post
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has named Adrian Arnakis, Deputy Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation under Chairman John Thune (R-S.Dak.) as senior vice president
Hudson Bay Rail update: All washouts repaired
Work to repair all washouts along the Hudson Bay Railway line has been completed less than six weeks after Arctic Gateway Group LP took possession of the rail line connecting The Pas
Glacier Rail Park opens in Kalispell
State and local officials gathered in Kalispell, Mont., on Oct. 8 to celebrate the grand opening of the Glacier Rail Park.
Feasibility study looks at Ann Arbor-Traverse City passenger rail service
A feasibility study looking at potential ridership and costs of passenger rail between Traverse City and Ann Arbor, Mich., says service could attract 1.5 million riders per year and generate approximately $100