MBTA kicks off Ruggles Station improvement project
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) began a $38.5-million improvement project at Ruggles Orange Line and Commuter Rail Station on Aug. 22.
4TRANSIT awarded US$239.02 Metrolinx RER contract
4TRANSIT has been awarded a CA$300-million (US$239.02-million) contract to provide technical advisory services for two work packages offered under Metrolinx’s 10-year Regional Express Rail (RER) Capital Program.
NS bridge inspection “drones” on
Norfolk Southern has one of the most comprehensive drone-based railroad bridge inspection programs in the nation, recently surpassing more than 100,000 linear feet.
Sound Transit contracts JV for two LRT extensions
Joint venture Northwest Transit Systems Partners (NTSP) has been chosen to oversee the construction of two new extensions to the Sound Transit light-rail system.
NCDOT looking to improve CSX tracks in two counties
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold an informal public meeting on Aug. 31 regarding a proposal to improve sections of CSX tracks in Scotland and Bladen counties.
NY, NJ senators ask USDOT to reconsider sleep apnea testing mandate
New York and New Jersey’s senatorial delegation are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to reconsider a rule that would require sleep apnea testing of rail workers and commercial truck drivers.
MTA to complete reconstruction on M line Fresh Pond Bridge on time
The reconstruction of Fresh Pond Bridge on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) M line is on schedule for a September 1 completion.
Port Freeport breaks ground on rail project
Port Freeport in Texas held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 18 for Phase 1 of the Parcel 14 Rail Development project.
Caltrans publishes report on rail’s economic impact on state
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released a research report that details the impact freight and passenger rail operations have on the state economy.
Construction under way on NY Penn expansion
More than a half-century after the cashed-strapped, bankruptcy-headed Pennsylvania Railroad demolished the original, spacious and beautiful Pennsylvania Station New York…
BART interns focus on safety, reliability
The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BART) is utilizing interns this summer to create useful technology.
HDR to lead final design of Durham-Orange LRT project
HDR was chosen to lead the final design for GoTriangle’s Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project.
LIRR to perform switch replacement as part of double track project
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is conducting high-tech rail inspections, switch replacement and other track work between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma in the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 19.
SMART to begin rail service Aug. 25
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District received approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to begin full passenger train service on Aug. 25.
IO, Metrolinx issue RFP, RFQ for two Ontario transit projects
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx are moving forward with the procurement process for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit project and Davenport Diamond Rail Grade Separation project.
SamTrans recommends multimodal approach to Dumbarton Bridge
A phased, multi-modal approach to the Dumbarton Highway and Rail Bridges will improve transport options and times between Alameda and San Mateo counties in California, according to a recently released study.
Metra names Derwinski as executive director/CEO
Metra’s Board of Directors has elevated its chief mechanical officer to serve as the commuter agency’s next executive director/CEO.
CN taps Barletta chief of staff as government affairs director
Andrea Waldock Niethold, former chief of staff to Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA), has been named the director of government affairs for Canadian National.
Hanson acquires Engineered Rail Solutions
Hanson Professional Services Inc. has acquired Engineered Rail Solutions (ERS) LLC.
Watermill Group acquires Cooper & Turner
Watermill Group has acquired track fastener manufacturer and distributor Cooper & Turner.