Stantec to provide technical advisory services on Metrolinx Lakeshore East project
Metrolinx has awarded Stantec Consulting Ltd., along with its partner Amec Foster Wheeler, a technical advisory contract for its Bowmanville Rail Expansion project.
R. J. Corman partners with Kentucky to develop apprenticeship program
R. J. Corman Railroad Group has announced a partnership with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet to begin an apprenticeship program.
RFQ issued for Metrolinx Lakeshore West GO corridor projects
Ontario and Metrolinx are proceeding with planned improvements for the Lakeshore West GO Transit corridor with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
USDOT joins fight against human trafficking
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is ramping up its efforts to help put an end to domestic and international human trafficking.
TSB says Carvel accident highlights need for signal fail-safes
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined failure to reduce speed led to a collision of two trains near Carvel, Alberta in June 2016.
AAR, GoRail honor Rep. Shuster
The Association of American Railroads and GoRail have honored House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) with the Railroad Achievement Award.
Downtown San Bernardino rail extension complete
The Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project has officially been concluded.
Rep. Comstock intros bill to fix WMATA’s system in crisis
U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) introduced The METRO Accountability and Reform Act on Dec. 4 aimed at reforming the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) through incentivized funding and an interim control board.
NJ Transit gets winter ready
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) aims to help its customers navigate service limitations due to winter weather with a new tool this season.
CDPQ Infra to extend deadline for Montreal transit project bids
CDPQ Infra has pushed the deadline to continue accepting project bids for the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) engineering and construction contract.
Valley Metro CEO gets contract extension
The Valley Metro RPTA and Valley Metro Rail Boards have unanimously approved an extension of CEO Scott Smith’s employment agreement for two more years.
AAR offers up several rules and regulations for USDOT to reevaluate
Airbrakes, hours of service, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and level boarding rules were included in comments the Association of American Railroads (AAR) filed Friday with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) concerning federal regulations AAR is offering up for reevaluation.
RPA offers plan to promote growth in NY-NJ-CT region
Regional Plan Association (RPA) has released a long-range plan for the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan region that it says ensures growth and equitable prosperity opportunities.
Groundbreaking held for Gold Line extension to Claremont and Montclair
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 2 for its $1.5 billion Foothill Gold Line light-rail extension from Glendora to Montclair at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif.
LACMTA awards contract to study rail along Sepulveda Pass Corridor
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board of Directors’ approved a contract with Sepulveda Mobility Partners to study options for its Sepulveda Pass Corridor at the board’s final meeting of 2017.
Network Rail puts new grinders into service
Britain’s infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has introduced into operation the first two of three 150m (492-foot) long grinding trains, which Loram and Colas Rail are supplying under a £36-million (US$48.6-million) contract.
Sersa Total Track, Remcan Projects teaming up to expand Canadian service offerings
Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group, Sersa Total Track (STT) is teaming up with rail contractor, Remcan Projects LP in an effort to extend its capabilities, expertise and infrastructure across Canada.
CTA hits Wilson Station project milestone
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) opened the third of three new entrances to its revamped Wilson Red/Purple Line station Dec. 1.
FRA issues fifth extension of passenger rail SSP deadline
Passenger rail service providers now have until Dec. 4, 2018 to develop and implement a system safety program (SSP) according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Chicago issues RFQ for O’Hare Express Service
The city of Chicago is moving ahead with a plan to offer express train service between the Loop and O’Hare International Airport (ORD).