Siemens, Bentley strengthen partnership
Siemens AG and Bentley Systems are extending their existing 2016 agreement “to further develop their joint business cooperation and commercial initiatives.” The two companies at the same time embarked on a new
Union Pacific has 70% of route miles in PTC operation
Union Pacific released its data, as of Aug. 17, 2018, detailing its progress implementing positive train control (PTC).
Walk Bridge program unearths ancient fort
An archaeological investigation related to the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (ConnDOT) Walk Bridge Program in Norwalk recently discovered unexpected findings on-site.
Harsco and Singapore: 15 years and counting
Harsco Rail has been doing business with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) for 15 years, and the business is set to continue.
Funding gap covered for NC light rail
A North Carolina light rail project is a go again after county officials came up with two separate fees and a tax increase to cover a funding shortfall.
Sen. Schumer calls for inspection of entire Syracuse elevated rail viaduct
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) renewed his push to increase the number of federal railroad bridge inspections and have the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conduct an inspection of the entire elevated rail viaduct
Canada highlights rail safety in Alberta with funds for 18 projects
The government of Canada will invest CA$3.3 million (US$2.56 million) in 18 projects in the province of Alberta aimed at improving rail safety.
BART awarded grant for safety and security
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has been awarded about $6.8 million in grant funding to support the agency’s efforts to improve safety and security.
Positive audit for SCVTA’s 2000 Measure A
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has collected tax dollars garnered from 2000 Measure A, which are being allocated in accordance with the measure’s intent, the latest audit commissioned by the
SFMTA reopens Twin Peaks Tunnel following renewal project
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has announced that service returned to the Muni Metro K, L, and M lines Aug. 25, with full train service at the West Portal and
OmniTRAX will fix Hudson Bay Railway
Repairs are slated for the Hudson Bay Railway for the first time since flooding cut off the line serving the remote Canadian city in May 2017.
LACMTA begins Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station overhaul
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) began work on a $109-million improvement project at the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, which serves the transit agency’s oldest light-rail line, the Blue Line.
United Rail acquires U S Rail at $4.5M
United Rail, Inc., a shortline railroad consolidator and owner of the X Train brand and brand licensor, has acquired U S Rail Holdings (USRH), a shortline railroad located in Toledo, Ohio.
FRA PTC grants: 28 projects in 15 states receive funding
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded more than $200 million in available funds to assist with the deployment of Positive Train Control (PTC) with a second solicitation expected soon regarding the
FRA: Q2 2018 PTC data shows significant improvement
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released Second Quarter 2018 Positive Train Control (PTC) progress statistics noting that despite nine railroads being classified as “at-risk,” overall, the data shows significant improvement as the
REMSA taps Reynolds to succeed Wise, board elections to come
Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) President Bruce Wise is stepping down from his position at the association following a recent employment change.
Tempe Streetcar project receives federal clearance to enter construction
Valley Metro received a Letter of No Prejudice on the Tempe Streetcar project from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The letter means the rail project is cleared to proceed to the next
CSX names Shon Yates VP of Coal
CSX Corporation (CSX) has a new head of its coal business.
Metrolink SCORE(s) state funds for regional rail improvements
Metrolink’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program received what was described as the first down payment on the program from the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
Work to begin on 14-month BWI rail station overhaul
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is renovating and expanding the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport rail station in an effort to improve service for Maryland Area Regional Commuter