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.
Maryland Purple Line receives federal funding; begins construction
The Maryland Purple Line project was able to mark two milestones Monday as officials signed a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and began construction activities.
MBTA completes PTC project ahead of schedule
Service for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line service is expected to resume on Sept. 2, five weeks ahead of schedule.
Hawaii legislature to take up rail project funding in special session
State lawmakers will take up the issue of funding the Honolulu rail project this week in a special session.
Maloney joins L.B. Foster as CFO
L.B. Foster Company named James P. Maloney senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective Sept. 18.
Former Network Rail exec to head Metrolinx
Metrolinx has named Phil Verster to be its new president and CEO, effective Oct. 1.
Amtrak’s NY Penn Station renewal work on schedule
The so called “Summer of Hell” will end for New York area commuters on Sept. 4 as the Amtrak Infrastructure Renewal program at New York Penn Station remains on schedule with regular operations returning on Sept. 5.
NCRR invests in infrastructure to bring business to NC
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) is utilizing its NCRR Invests initiative to help build a spur track that will connect a new business locating to North Carolina.
IO, Metrolinx issue RFQ for Lakeshore East expansion
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to build and finance the Lakeshore East – Central Corridor Expansion project.
PHMSA awards Short Line Safety Institute grant
The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for hazardous material training.
Rep. Walz tours Miller Ingenuity, discusses rail safety
Miller Ingenuity, Operation Lifesaver, Inc., and local railroads hosted U.S. Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN-1) for a roadway worker safety demonstration, as well as a discussion on rail safety programs on Aug. 22.
Groundbreaking held for Glacier Rail Park
Federal, state and local dignitaries kicked off construction of the Glacier Rail Park in Kalispell, Mont., Aug. 22.
SCVTA: BART Silicon Valley Extension enters final stretch of Phase 1
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has entered what it calls the “final and most complicated stretch of” the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension project.