Five teams prequalified to bid on Go Transit expansion
Five teams have been prequalified by Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario to bid on an expansion of the Toronto area’s GO Transit network.
MBTA FMCB awards on-call construction services contract
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) has awarded SPS New England, Inc., an on-call commuter rail right-of-way construction services contract worth $17,040,846.
Pandrol signs new distribution agreements in U.S., Canada
Pandrol signed multi-year distributor partnership agreements with Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. (IRS), in the United States and Davanac, Inc., in Canada.
BNSF joins blockchain alliance
BNSF Railway Company announced it recently became the first Class I railroad to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), comprising more than 200 freight transportation companies working to develop blockchain standards for the logistics industry and the supply chain as a whole.
Industry-Railway Suppliers acquires ESCO
Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. (IRS), a leading distributor of tools and products for railway construction and maintenance, has acquired the business assets of ESCO Equipment Company.
Loram to acquire GREX
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., and Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) have completed a definitive merger agreement where Loram will acquire all outstanding shares of GREX.
CTA launches new “L” maintenance program: FastTracks
Faster, smoother commutes are the aim of the new Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) “L” maintenance initiative that utilizes funds generated from a fee on ride-hailing services.
Three WMATA safety recs closed by NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has closed three safety recommendations for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
Lindamood named Alaska Railroad VP of engineering
Brian Lindamood has been promoted to vice president engineering at the Alaska Railroad and will oversee the evaluation, planning and construction of the railroad’s infrastructure including engineering, bridge maintenance and construction, and capital project management.
BART Phase 1 extension opening pushed back
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has announced that it has pushed back the opening service date for Phase I of its Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Project.
PANYNJ to study two alternatives to improve freight movement
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has moved into the second phase of environmental review for the Cross Harbor Freight Movement Program.
O’Malley officially takes helm of RSI
Mike O’Malley has begun his tenure as president of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), succeeding Tom Simpson following his retirement.
Slaughter joins HNTB
Kimberly Slaughter has joined HNTB Corp. as transit/rail market sector leader. She brings 30 years of comprehensive experience in transportation and public transit.
CP pursues growth with new Shanghai office
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has opened a new Asia office in Shanghai, China, as the railroad aims to build its business.
BNSF details $3.3B capital program for 2018
BNSF Railway has released details about its 2018 capital plan of $3.3 billion, noting that it reflects a continued focus on maintaining its network, as well as expansion projects aimed at meeting customer demands.
House T&I subcommittee schedules hearing on PTC
A February hearing of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will focus on the progress made toward implementing Positive Train Control (PTC).
California rail providers receive $52M in state funding
The California State Transportation Agency awarded $51.9 million in State Rail Assistance program funding to seven recipients. The funds are made possible by the passage of state Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) last year.
Kevin Corbett nominated as NJ Transit executive director
The New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) board is set to consider New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Kevin Corbett to serve as the public transportation system’s executive director at its next meeting.
New BNSF bridge successfully moved into place
Oklahoma Department of Transportation (OKDOT) successfully moved two BNSF bridge spans into place the weekend of Jan. 26-28 in a complicated maneuver that was part of a highway expansion project.
Preferred alignment for CTA Red Line extension selected
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected a preferred alignment for the Red Line Extension (RLE) project, which is set to extend the Red Line to 130th Street from 95th Street.