MBTA to fund PTC installation with TIFIA and RRIF loans
Two federal loans totaling $382 million will help the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) with its positive train control (PTC) project.
USDOT issues final rule to expand drug testing panel
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule to expand its current drug testing panel to include a greater array of opioids among USDOT-regulated industries.
Amtrak preps for next phase of NY Penn Station work
Amtrak has announced several track renewal projects in New York Penn Station as part of its Infrastructure Renewal program that rolled out in summer of 2017.
SEPTA working to combat seasonal slippery rail conditions
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is addressing “Slippery Rail” season as changes in the weather cause leaves to fall from trees and onto rail tracks.
Canada and Quebec to fund 11 transit projects in Montreal
Rehabilitation projects to rail infrastructure have been included in a funding commitment from the governments of Canada and Quebec to improve the Montréal area’s transit system.
Georgia Ports Authority approves rail, gate expansion of Garden City Terminal
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved rail and gate expansion work that is expected to boost capacity at the Garden City Terminal.
Port of Oakland progresses planned logistics facility at former Army base
The Port of Oakland is progressing a plan 15 years in the making to expand onto a former Army base.
Draft Supplemental document released for Fresno-Bakersfield section of California HSR project as state seeks to take over environmental reviews
The state of California is looking to assume federal environmental responsibilities for the California high-speed rail project.
Truck to rail coal facility to be built in Indiana
Sunrise Coal, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hallador Energy, and Norfolk Southern have signed a Side Track Agreement to construct a truck to rail coal loading facility.
PANYNJ proposed 2018 capital budget includes funds for Gateway Program, rail to air connections
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has proposed a $3.2 billion operating budget and a $3.4 billion capital budget for 2018.
MassDOT releases freight plan; applies for federal grant to upgrade NECR
A draft Massachusetts Freight Plan has been released in a bid to engage stakeholders within the commonwealth on how cargo moves through the region and how to plan for future needs.
Design-Build RFQ issued for Glendora-Montclair Gold Line extension
A year-long process to solidify a design-build team for the Glendora to Montclair Gold Line extension began with the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
ASLRRA marks fatality-free year for shortlines
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association marked a significant safety achievement as the industry’s 603 short line railroads operated for a full year fatality-free.
Transport Canada to propose fatigue management regs for rail industry
Transport Canada says it is taking steps to address fatigue management in the rail industry.
WSOR to replace bridge with state funds
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad (WSOR) was awarded a $4.5-million grant from the state of Wisconsin last week to rebuild a bridge near Wauzeka in Crawford County.
TxDOT continues to explore Oklahoma-South Texas passenger rail options
A new study has deemed passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and South Texas to be feasible, according to a release from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Lambert to lead Houston Metro for two more years
The Board of Directors of Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) in Houston approved a new contract in late October for President and CEO Tom Lambert, which took effect Nov. 1.
EDA grant to improve rail access to Iowa industrial park
The city of Davenport, Iowa, has received a federal grant to improve rail access to an industrial park and manufacturing facility.
CP orders new track evaluation car from ENSCO Rail
Canadian Pacific (CP) awarded a contract to ENSCO Rail to provide inspection systems for a new track evaluation car.
Maryland Transit Administration to equip LRT lines with roadway worker protection system
Miller Ingenuity and Maryland Department of Transportation have entered into a collaborative agreement to install Miller Ingenuity’s ZoneGuard on Maryland Transit Administration’s Baltimore light-rail lines.