Canadian government “formally demanded” repair to Hudson Bay rail line
The government of Canada has “formally demanded” that the Hudson Bay Railway Company honor a 2008 agreement and repair tracks between Amery and Churchill, Manitoba.
Agreement preserves rail infrastructure for proposed Nova Scotia terminal
The province of Nova Scotia and the Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway Ltd. have signed a one-year agreement to preserve rail infrastructure between St. Peter’s Junction and Sydney.
LACMTA releases Draft EIS/EIR for proposed East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the proposed East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFV project).
GWI, SEACOR to own, operate rail ferry service
Genessee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) and SEACOR Holdings Inc. will own and operate CG Railway (CGR), LCC, through a 50/50 joint venture.
Amtrak: Diesel fleet PTC-compliant by deadline
Working with Rockwell Collins, Amtrak plans to equip approximately 310 diesel-electric locomotives with Positive Train Control (PTC) technology by the Dec. 31, 2018 federal deadline mandate.
Amtrak completes NY Penn Station renewal work
Amtrak has completed its accelerated infrastructure renewal at New York Penn Station. The track and switch projects will help improve reliability at the busy rail hub.
NTSB wants cameras on all rail transit vehicles
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants all rail transit vehicles to have cameras installed to help in crash investigations.
New CTA Loop “L” station opens at Washington/Wabash
Chicago’s first new downtown “L” station in 20 years opened yesterday. The Washington/Wabash Station is considered to be a gateway to Millennium Park and the east Loop.
STB nixes Great Lakes Basin line
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Aug. 30 rejected an application filed by Great Lakes Basin Transportation, Inc. (GLBT) for authority to construct and operate a rail line in the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.
SYSTRA acquires bridge design company IBT
SYSTRA has acquired bridge design company International Bridge Technologies (IBT).
Construction begins on long-awaited Medina Line in Texas
Southwest Gulf Railroad Company (SGRR) began construction on The Medina Line, a nine-mile project first approved by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in 2008.
Union Pacific PTC update: 1,900 more route miles in operation
Union Pacific provided a second quarter update on its progress regarding implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and notes it has made strides toward its 2018 goal.
Union Pacific PTC update: 1,900 more route miles in operation
Union Pacific provided a second quarter update on its progress regarding implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and notes it has made strides toward its 2018 goal.
Rep. Banks joins Press-Seal for facility tour, public policy discussion
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.-3) joined representatives from Press-Seal Corporation and passenger rail advocacy groups to tour Press-Seal’s Fort Wayne, Ind., facility.
Aspen Equipment adds new service branch, technical staff
Aspen Equipment has added a new service branch in Davenport, Iowa, as well as a technical staff to operate it.
Ohio first state with certified SSO Program; Williams begins as deputy FTA administrator
Ohio became the first state to complete the process and obtain a Federal Transit Administration-certified (FTA) State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program.
Capital Metro contracts Modern Railway Systems to provide PTC
Texas’ Capital Metro board of directors approved a contract with Modern Railway Systems, Inc. to design, build and commission a positive train control (PTC) system.
Port of Prince Rupert wraps up container terminal expansion
The Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada, celebrated the completion of the two-year “Phase 2 North” expansion of DP World’s Fairview Container Terminal with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KCS, Bulkmatic enter JV to expand the exportation of liquid fuels from U.S. to Mexico
Kansas City Southern (KCS) is entering a 50/50 joint venture investment with Bulkmatic Transport Company, which aims to facilitate and expand the exportation of liquid fuels from the United States to Mexico.
Spearing named HNTB PM/CM practice leader
HNTB Corporation named Thomas J. Spearing III national transit program management/construction management (PM/CM) practice leader.