Governor’s signature moves LaGuardia AirTrain forward
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation on June 25 to advance the process to build a new AirTrain connection to LaGuardia Airport.
NYCT reopens Astoria Line stations following major renovations
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) resumed service at its 30 Av and 36 Av stations on the Astoria Line following the completion of on-time repairs.
Industry-Railway Suppliers hires Darwin Hanneman
Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc.(IRS) has tapped Darwin Hanneman to serve as key account manager.
Brightline wants to extend to Tampa, FDOT opens full bidding process
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began the process to allow a high-speed rail connection between Orlando and Tampa through private investment.
Canada invests in port, rail projects at Port of Vancouver
The government of Canada, through the National Trade Corridors Fund, is granting CA$167 million (US$128.46 million) for three projects at the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia.
Jacobs awarded design contract for Valley Metro light-rail extension
The Valley Metro Rail Board has unanimously approved a design contract with Jacobs Engineering, Inc., for Northwest Phase II Light Rail Extension.
NYCT reopens Clark Street Tube following Fix & Fortify efforts
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) has completed critical repairs and work to rebuild the Clark Street Tube beneath the East River on time and on budget.
SC Ports sets biggest-ever capex plans
South Carolina will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to solidify its place as the fastest-growing East Coast container gateway.
Watco seeks passenger rail operator for Sooner Sub
The Stillwater Central Railroad, an indirect subsidiary of Watco Companies, LLC, is seeking comprehensive proposals from passenger rail service providers to operate passenger rail service called the Eastern Flyer. The Stillwater Central
Removal of flaggers along Denver RTD A Line to begin
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have given the Regional Transportation District (RTD) approval to remove crossing attendants, or flaggers, from six of the 11 at-grade
OCTA names Bergener as COO
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has appointed industry veteran Jennifer Bergener to the company’s newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer. OCTA said Bergener will hold the role, which is intended to
Alabama funding refusal; missed CRISI deadline sets Gulf Coast Amtrak restoration back
An effort to restore Amtrak service along the Gulf Coast absorbed a series of blows toward its progress with Alabama refusing to commit financially to the project along with the deadline passing
Canadian National plans CA$40 million investment into Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Canadian National detailed plans to invest a combined CA$40 million (US$29.98 million) to maintain its network in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Hyperloop or rail? AECOM and WSP to study Chicago-Pittsburgh options
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has announced that AECOM and WSP USA will act as the lead consultants on the feasibility and environmental impact studies of MORPC’s Rapid-Speed Transportation Initiative (RSTI).
Kimberly Farley joins Sound Transit as deputy CEO
Sound Transit has appointed Kimberly Farley as the agency’s deputy chief executive officer, a role the company says will help to expand regional transit services throughout the Central Puget Sound region. “Kimberly
Gatineau, Quebec, proposes CA$2.1B light-rail plan
The city of Gatineau, Quebec, has proposed an ambitious 26-kilometer (16.12-mile) light-rail system that will help promote movement of the population in the western portion of the city to downtown Gatineau and
KCS-served business park breaks ground in Texas
An event marking the ground breaking of a new industrial park in El Campo, Texas, was held June 19, despite heavy rains forcing the event inside.
NYSW moves first freight on Utica line in 12 years
A rail restoration project more than a decade in the making came to a successful close on June 13 with the blast of a train horn.
FRA launches new dashboard to illustrate trespass and suicide data
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched a new dashboard intended to help visualize trespassing and suicide data along railroad rights-of-way.
Port of Prince Rupert, DP World agree on next expansion of Fairview Container Terminal
The Port of Prince Rupert and DP World have agreed on terms of a project development plan detailing the DP World Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal’s next phase of expansion. The Phase