Caltrain approves $32.1 million contract award to Proven Management
Caltrain awarded a $32.1-million contract to Proven Management Inc. for the South San Francisco Station Improvement Project.
Mississippi, Maine rail projects awarded FASTLANE grants
More than $15 million in the latest round of Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grants will benefit rail projects in Mississippi and Maine.
TSB makes safety recommendations for improved track inspections following 2015 derailment in Ontario
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is recommending that Transport Canada (TC) incorporate predictive data on rail surface conditions to help better focus its targeted regulatory track inspections.
Michael Barbour joins HNTB
HNTB added Michael Barbour to its growing Southern California team as senior project director and associate vice president.
Staff, board appointments at NYMTA
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NYMTA) has a new President and Managing Director, as well as three new board members.
Senate Commerce Committee advances Batory FRA nomination
The U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce and Transportation on Aug. 2 favorably recommended, by voice vote, the appointment of Ronald L. Batory as the next Federal Railroad Administrator.
HART Board elects new executive director and CEO
Andrew Robbins will serve as the next executive director and chief executive officer of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART).
FTA issues ROD for Portal Bridge Project
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) that formally adopts the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Portal Bridge Project.
Omaha Track hosts Rep. Bacon for tour, policy discussion
Omaha Track, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and local railroad officials on Aug. 2 for a facility tour and public policy discussion.
Christie, Cuomo appoint new leaders to PANYNJ
Kevin O’Toole and Rick Cotton have joined leadership at the Port Authority of New York and Jersey (PANYNJ).
Jacobs Engineering to acquire CH2M HILL
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will acquire CH2M HILL Companies Ltd.
Tchourumoff sworn in as 15th chair of Metropolitan Council
Alene Tchourumoff was sworn in as the 15th chair of the Metropolitan Council. Tchourumoff is replacing Adam Duininck who stepped down to pursue a new professional opportunity.
USDOT proposal aims to spur private investment in public transit
The federal government is hoping a new proposal will spur private investment in public transportation.
NCRR joins state to help bring jobs, goods to area and promote economic growth
EGGER Wood Products, an Austrian manufacturer of wood products used in furniture, wood construction and flooring, will be locating in North Carolina. The decision settle in Davidson County was made easier by key partnerships, which include companies such as the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR).
Durham-Orange County light rail enters engineering phase
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved the Durham and Orange County light-rail project to enter the engineering phase, which maintains the project’s eligibility for more than $1 billion in federal money.
Senate appropriations committee preserves TIGER, Amtrak funding in THUD bill
The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations approved its FY2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which prioritizes funding for many transportation projects on July 27.
GO Transit plans GTHA station upgrades and enhancements
GO rail network stations across Ontario’s Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will receive station improvements. The rail network says that the improvements will ease congestion and provide faster, more frequent and more convenient service for commuters.
MTA to tackle subway action plan
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has developed a two-phase action plan to improve its system and lay a foundation for a more modern subway.
CTE Rail Division expands offerings to MOW
The Rail Division of Custom Truck & Equipment (CTE) is expanding its offerings to the Railroad Maintenance of Way (MOW) marketplace.
KCS appoints VPs for energy & short line, intermodal
Kansas City Southern announced the appointments of Ginger Adamiak as vice president, sales and marketing for the energy and short line relations business unit, and Darin Selby as vice president intermodal operations.