AECOM signs on for N.H. commuter rail
A New Hampshire city is looking to revive its passenger rail service, and has hired an engineering consultant to help.
CTDOT prepares for rail project on Ann Street Bridge
A bridge project that will support work performed as part of the Walk Bridge Program in Connecticut will begin in mid-June.
SCVTA receives ROD for Phase 2 of BART extension
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) notified the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) on June 4 that a Record of Decision (ROD) has been issued for the next six miles of the transportation authority’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension.
Silverman to expand Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell rail practice
Suzanne Silverman has joined the New York City office of Denver-based Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP as a partner.
Rep. Sanford tours new Geismar-MTM facility in Beaufort, S.C.
Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC-1), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined representatives June 4 from Geismar-Modern Track Machinery (Geismar-MTM) and industry stakeholders for a tour of Geismar’s new Beaufort manufacturing facility.
NCDOT stages crossing accident to educate drivers on risks
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division’s BeRailSafe program, in partnership with N.C. Operation Lifesaver, conducted a staged train crash May 30 in Star, N.C.
R. J. Corman to provide rail car switching, maintenance to SABIC Montgomery location
R. J. Corman Railroad Switching Company, LLC, has announced the launch of a new location in Montgomery, Ala. for global chemical and plastic company SABIC.
FTA, GAO agree on need for CIG policy enhancements, but not action plan
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report recommending the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) address a trio of statutory provisions concerning the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.
Knife River hosts Rep. DeFazio for tour, rail policy discussion
Representatives of Knife River Corporation and industry stakeholders hosted Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR-4) for a tour May 31 of Knife River’s Harrisburg precast facility in an event coordinated by the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) and the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA).
FTA allocates $227.5M in emergency funds to public transit systems
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocated $277.5 million in Emergency Relief funds for public transportation systems damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
CHSRA: Project has created more than 2,000 construction jobs
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and workers representing multiple union halls announced May 31 that more than 2,000 construction jobs have been created since its high-speed rail project started work.
Deal reached for Hudson Bay Railway; Port of Churchill
An agreement in principle has been reached between Missinippi Rail Partners and Fairfax Financial Holdings and OmniTRAX Inc. to restore rail service to northern Manitoba and transfer ownership of the Port of Churchill.
Kiewit hosts Rep. Moore for Milwaukee Streetcar project tour
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) and Kiewit Infrastructure Co. hosted Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-4) for a tour May 30 of the Milwaukee Streetcar.
CSX names Schwichtenberg chief safety officer
James Schwichtenberg has joined CSX as vice president and chief safety officer, effective immediately.
APTA reports commuter rail’s steady progress on PTC
An analysis released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has concluded that the nation’s commuter rail industry continued to make progress in its positive train control (PTC) implementation efforts during the first quarter of 2018.
Virginia to study Amtrak extension
A state study is planned on the potential cost of extending passenger rail service into Southwest Virginia.
Union Pacific releases 2017 sustainability report
Union Pacific (UP) has released its 2017 Building America Report, the railroad’s ninth installment of its yearly sustainability report.
FTA issues final rule on private investment project procedures
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a final rule aimed at promoting private participation and investment in projects.
CSX to undertake safety assessment
CSX Corporation (CSX) has tapped DEKRA, Inc., to complete a safety assessment as part of the Class 1’s efforts to boost safety for employees, customers and the communities in which it operates.
Just one word: Plastics
IRIS USA, a manufacturer and distributor of injection-molded plastic products, is building a new manufacturing plant at the Humboldt Industrial Park, Hazleton, Pa., on the Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN).