New leadership for key CSX areas
CSX announced a change in leadership for its Merchandise and Intermodal Sales & Marketing teams.
Custom Truck One Source expands west with acquisition
Custom Truck One Source has acquired Great Pacific Equipment, a distributor of construction and utility equipment that has served the southwest United States for the past four decades.
Metra holds fares steady, but plans year of outreach to communicate capital needs
Metra will not raise fares in 2019, but service reductions could occur beginning in 2020 if the commuter rail system doesn’t receive an infusion of public aid.
Four teams submit proposals for Glendora to Montclair Foothill extension
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has received proposals from four teams that aim to secure the Glendora to Montclair Alignment Design-Build Contract for work on the authority’s 12.3-mile, six-station Foothill Gold
Can you work fast and cheap? Contact FTA
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is looking for transit agencies to participate in its “Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery.”
FRA issues NOFO for $46M in PTC funds
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal Register for $46.3 million in Positive Train Control (PTC) System Grants.
KC Streetcar applies for $151M New Starts grant to fund extension
The project team at KC Streetcar is hopeful the planned Main Street Extension to University of Missouri-Kansas City, will be funded with a grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) New Starts
LIRR to renew Lynbrook Station
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will begin in Spring 2019 a $17.9 million initiative to upgrade its Lynbrook Station along the Babylon and Long Beach branches to harden LIRR infrastructure and
PHL names Perri as general superintendent
Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) promoted Stephane Perri to serve as general superintendent on Sept. 9, 2018, the company has announced.
Ceremony dedicates San Gabriel Trench
A dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 10 for the San Gabriel Trench, a 2.2-mile grade separation project that began construction in 2012 and took five years to complete.
Ottawa’s Confederation Line delayed until early 2019
The city of Ottawa, Canada, staff said they believe the Confederation Line will not be ready for revenue service until early 2019. The news came during a Sept. 10 meeting of the
WMATA, city of Alexandria award contract for station project
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the city of Alexandria, Va., have announced that WMATA has chosen Potomac Yard Constructors as the prime construction contractor for the Potomac Yard Metrorail
Caltrans releases final 2018 California State Rail Plan
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released its final 2018 State Rail Plan on Sept. 10, which officials said will provide a vision for state rail that aims to boost the economy,
Canadian Pacific looks to move supply chain forward with shortline partners
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and its shortline and regional railroad connections gathered during the weekend to discuss ways to move the North American supply chain forward.
Leadership changes at MRL
After 31 years of service, Montana Rail Link President Tom Walsh is retiring, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Vice President Operations Stacy Posey will succeed Walsh.
FTA allocates Lynnwood Link funds; FFGA could come by end of year
Sound Transit says the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $100 million in FY 2018 capital investment grant funding for the Lynnwood Link light-rail extension.
KCS makes executive management appointments
Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced two new appointments among the company’s executive management ranks.
New WTC station opens, 17 years after 9/11 attacks
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debuted its new World Trade Center (WTC) Cortlandt subway station Sept. 8.
House rail subcommittee to focus on PTC during hearing
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials has scheduled a hearing on Sept. 13 that will focus on the rail industry’s implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
CSX continuing “thoughtful and deliberate” discussions concerning Howard Street Tunnel
A plan to expand the Howard Street Tunnel isn’t completely off the table, but CSX says a path forward is dependent on a solution that meets the long-term goals of the railroad,