Three teams vie for Milton GO Station, facility contract
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have invited three teams to submit proposals for two stations and an operations facility along the Milton GO Corridor.
LIRR plans tie replacement, PTC and signal testing in early April
The next several weekends ahead will entail work for Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) crews on a series of projects to test East Side access signals and positive train control (PTC), in addition to tie replacement work.
Metra plans to perform 54 safety blitzes in 2018
Metra will conduct 54 Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes in 2018 at 54 train stations across its service six-county region around Chicago. Metra says the blitzes are part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the importance of safe behavior around its trains and tracks.
BNSF plans N. Colorado industrial park
Seven years after it was announced, BNSF Railway is preparing to break ground on an industrial park to serve Northern Colorado and Denver.
Dewberry welcomes former NJ Transit executive director
Dewberry has added Steven H. Santoro, former executive director of New Jersey Transit, as its new director of rail and transit.
Two RFQs issued for GO rail expansion project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued two Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for the next phase of the GO Regional Express Rail (RER) expansion.
INDOT launches $125 million Local Trax rail safety initiative
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) shared details of its new “Local Trax” matching grant program, which will make at least $125 million available for high-priority railroad safety projects on local roads statewide.
SCVTA Board set to approve second phase of BART extension
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (SCVTA) Board of Directors is set to vote at its April 5 meeting on the staff-recommended BART Silicon Valley Phase II extension project description.
Union Pacific to invest $45 million into Oklahoma network this year
Union Pacific detailed plans to invest $45 million during 2018 into its Oklahoma network. The railroad says the investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
MBTA awards Wellington Yard, Orange Line signal system contract
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) has voted to offer a $102.7 million contract to Barletta Heavy Division for work to rebuild its Wellington Rail Yard and upgrade its signal systems.
BNSF could begin second Lake Pend Oreille bridge in fall
BNSF Railway could begin a project to build a second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille this fall. The railroad has applied for permits that would see the new bridge constructed adjacent to the existing bridge.
Metro-North plans overhaul of White Plains Station
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad has announced a full-scale renewal project that is underway which is intended to bring state-of-the-art improvements to its White Plains station.
Seattle: One transit project progresses; another is halted
The transit network in Seattle, Wash., had a good news/bad news situation last week as one light-rail project progressed, while work was halted on a streetcar project.
Union Pacific’s Nevada network to see $56.2 million investment
Union Pacific (UP) has announced that it will spend about $56.2 million on its Nevada network in 2018 to enhance its safety, efficiency and customer service offerings.
Watco acquires assets to Industrial Terminals
Watco Companies, LLC, the owner and operator of Greens Port Industrial Park (Greens Port), located on the Houston Ship Channel, has acquired the assets of Industrial Terminals, L.P.
Union Pacific invests $59.3M in Utah network
Union Pacific (UP) has announced plans to spend an estimated $59.3 million on its Utah network in 2018 to improve safety, efficiency and customer service.
BNSF plans $230 million capital program for California
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) has announced a 2018 capital expenditure program for California valued at about $230 million.
Pennsylvania approves $32 million in funding for rail
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission has approved $32 million in grants to 27 rail freight improvement projects that will help sustain more than 400 jobs across Pennsylvania.
Loram hosts Sen. Klobuchar for facility tour; policy discussion
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), speaking just a few miles from where she grew up, told a crowd of Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., employees that the work they do is the backbone of where the country needs to go.
Willamette ushers in new leadership
John R. Harrison has transitioned to a different role at Willamette Valley Company (WVCO) after serving for three decades as the company’s CEO and president, WVCO announced March 28.