CN wrapping up Oliver Bridge work
Canadian National is substantially complete with a rehabilitation project on a bridge linking its Minnesota and Wisconsin network.
Planned Nashville LRT corridor gets expansion
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry unveiled plans to expand the proposed Charlotte Avenue Light Rail project by two miles in order to better connect West Nashville.
TTC’s Byford to be next NYCT president
Andy Byford, who has forged a rail transit career on three continents, will join the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority as President of New York City Transit, the agency responsible for New York City subways, buses, paratransit services and the Staten Island Railway, effective in January 2018.
Parsons secures Metrolinx ETCCS tech services contract
Parsons has begun providing technical advisory services for Metrolinx’s Enhanced Train Control and Conventional Signaling (ETCCS) project, part of the Canadian agency’s 10-year GO Transit regional/commuter rail expansion program consisting of C$13.5 billion in capital projects and $7 billion in state-of-good-repair works.
Panel recommends two tunnels for BART extension
A peer review panel convened by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has recommended a twin-bore option for a BART extension into Silicon Valley.
UP updates PTC progress; plans to increase Minnesota track speed
Union Pacific (UP) gave an update on its progress toward implementing Positive Train Control (PTC) and also announced plans to increase track speeds in southwest Minnesota following completion of a project.
Cooksville, Rutherford GO Station improvements advancing
Ontario is building a new station building, parking structure and bus loop at the Cooksville GO Station. The project is set for completion in 2020.
RSI’s Simpson to retire; O’Malley named president
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) said Mike O’Malley will become president of the association on Feb. 1, 2018, when current president, Tom Simpson, is scheduled to retire.
SANDAG completes $28M in OTC improvements
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) have expanded the Oceanside Transit Center (OTC) to increase train capacity.
Rep. Estes tours Budde Enterprises, discusses rail and policy issues
On Nov. 17, Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS-4) joined representatives from Budde Enterprises Inc. and the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad for a tour at Budde’s Newton, Kan., facility.
MBTA selects Green Line extension contractor
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension project team held a “price opening” to choose the design-build team to carry out the Green Line Extension’s design and construction work.
Metra kicks off Fox River bridge replacement project
A long-anticipated project to replace a 136-year-old bridge over the Fox River on Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 17.
Utah becomes third state with FTA-certified SSO Program
Utah has become the third state to receive certification of its rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program, according to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Toronto-York TTC extension set to open next month
The new Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway extension from Downsview Park Station in Toronto to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in York Region is set to make its debut on Dec. 17.
Skoutelas tapped to lead APTA
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has appointed transit industry veteran Paul P. Skoutelas as president and CEO, effective Jan. 8, 2018.
Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx issue RFQ for Milton Corridor
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design, build and finance work on the Milton Corridor project.
Fairfax shows interest in joining partnership to purchase HBR
A Toronto-based holding company has expressed interest in a partnership that could purchase the beleaguered Hudson Bay Rail line, the Port of Churchill and other associated assets.
Study quantifies the $2.6B economic impact of Foothill Gold Line project
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has released a report explaining the economic benefits expected to come to the region from the upcoming construction and operation of the 12.3-mile Foothill Gold Line light-rail extension.
Russ Gehl appointed to NRC Board
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) has appointed Russ Gehl, vice president of Sales and Marketing (Maintenance-of-Way), at Holland LP to its Board of Directors.
Delachaux Group bringing rail businesses under Pandrol brand
The Delachaux Group is launching a rebranding effort aimed at bringing the entirety of its rail businesses under the Pandrol brand.