FTA issues two safety rules
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued two final rules it says will strengthen the safety of public transportation systems.
Dewberry to serve as general rail planning services consultant to NCDOT Rail Division
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division has selected Dewberry to provide the department with general rail planning services.
NOFO issued for more than $318M in CRISI grants
A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for more than $318 million in available Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grants.
LIRR to relocate tracks to connect East Side Access tunnel to Grand Central
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will relocate tracks to to create space for an entrance to a newly built tunnel to Grand Central as part of the
Hudson Bay Railway, consortium back at negotiating table
The Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) provided an update to ongoing negotiations of the sale of its assets on July 10, saying negotiations with the Missinippi Rail Partners and Fairfax Financial Holdings had
FTA asks users: What is a Federal Project?
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is hosting an online dialogue among stakeholders aimed at defining what a federal project is in an effort to improve delivery of federally-funded projects.
Alstom shareholders approve Siemens Mobility merger
Alstom’s shareholders approved a proposal to merge the company with Siemens Mobility business at a July 17 meeting in Paris.
Brightline adds VP of government affairs
Bob O’Malley, formerly of CSX Transportation, has joined Brightline as vice president of government affairs in a newly-created role.
Trinity Metro names Espino as director of government relations
Trinity Metro has brought former Fort Worth City Council Member Salvador Espino on board as the agency’s new director of government relations.
Freight NYC: $100M plan to modernize NYC’s freight distribution systems
A $100-million plan to improve how freight moves in and around New York City was unveiled by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and other officials on July 16.
Met Council, Hennepin County, TC&W reach Southwest LRT agreement
The Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, Minn., and Twin Cities & Western Railroad (TC&W) announced July 16 that the parties had come to an agreement on the future of the Southwest Light Rail
Creating change: Officials aim to streamline Chicago’s rail network
Chicago’s rail network sees about 1,300 freight and passenger trains pass through the city on any given day, and planned work aims to simplify traffic for all of those trains, transportation officials
CN lays out Ontario capital program for 2018
Canadian National’s Ontario network will see a CA$315 million (US$239.8 million) investment from the railroad in a bid to expand and strengthen the company’s rail infrastructures across the province.
Canada awards clean air research grants
Transport Canada has awarded 10 projects grants to support academic research aimed at reducing air emissions from the rail sector.
Walsh to rebuild Merchants Bridge for TRRA
The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) has selected Walsh Construction to rebuild the Merchants Bridge.
Design for CTA Damen Green Line Station revealed
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently unveiled modernized design plans for the new CTA Damen Green Line station.
NYDOT sets $19M to transform CSX yard
State funding will help CSX transform a central New York rail yard into a modern intermodal hub for international freight.
Watco execs undergo change up
Watco Companies, LLC, is implementing its strategic succession plan with an executive leadership change.
Houston Metro adds new board member, reappoints three others
Teresa Morales is the newest member of Texas’ Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) Board of Directors.
MTA replaces Harold Interlocking signal system
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed work to upgrade the signal system in Harold Interlocking in Sunnyside, Queens, which the company said will benefit Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers.