BART welcomes first Latino Chief of Police Carlos Rojas
Carlos Rojas has been named chief of police for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).
Pennsylvania approves $40 million for freight rail projects
Pennsylvania’s State Transportation Commission approved more than $40 million through two state programs to help fund freight rail projects across the state.
Metra, Union Pacific break ground on UP West Line track project
Metra and Union Pacific Railroad (UP) joined state, county and local officials and members of the community in Maywood, Ill. to break ground on a $100-million project to remove two critical bottlenecks along the UP West Line.
California High-Speed Rail Authority announces executive transition
After five years of service for the California High-Speed Rail Authority Chief Executive Officer Jeff Morales announced that he will step down from his position early this summer after the Board of Directors is expected to select a replacement.
CTA to renovate historic Quincy Station, add accessibility and modernize
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. announced the beginning of a major project to renovate the historic Quincy Loop station.
LACTMA’s TBM Harriet retires after digging twin tunnels
Now that Harriet the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) completed her second tunnel at the Leimert Park Station for the Crenshaw/LAX Line, the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (LACTMA) has announced her retirement.
Cembre hosts Rep. Pallone for tour, discussion and rail cutting demonstration
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-6), joined representatives from Cembre, Inc., and a local railroad for a tour, public policy discussion and a rail cutting demonstration at Cembre’s Edison facility.
MassDOT purchases 20 remote-control ballast cars
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) received delivery of 20 new remote-control steel ballast cars in mid April.
Janno Lieber joins senior ranks of MTA
Janno Lieber has joined the senior executive ranks of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as chief development officer. In this newly created position, Lieber will take over leadership and oversight of key strategic capital initiatives focused on increasing the capacity of the system.
NY, NJ senators request visit from Sec. Chao to highlight need for rail infrastructure funding
Four democratic senators from New York and New Jersey are urging U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao to visit the rail infrastructure linking to two states to highlight the need for investment in the region’s rail and transit infrastructure.
FRA grade-crossing workshop to help prioritize research needs
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is planning a workshop this summer to tackle a critical rail safety element: grade crossings.
Siemens creating “Internet of Trains”
Siemens’ U.S. unit has launched Digital Rail Services, a new business that will use intelligent sensors and advanced software platforms to put intelligence behind billions of data points created on the country’s rail systems.
Metra seeks easy terms, as many cars and locos “as possible”
The builders’ line forms to the right. Chicago’s Metra is seeking requests for proposals for the design and production of new railcars and locomotives to replace its aging fleet.
TransSystems Corp. adds Alistair Sawers as leader of its P3 Advisory Services
TranSystems Corp. welcomes public-private partnership (P3/PPP) and project finance expert Alistair Sawers as leader of its P3 Advisory Services.
BART kicks off Concord Station plaza construction
Construction and renovation began yesterday at the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Concord Station plaza.
Caltrain announces San Francisco-area rail-grinding project
Caltrain says it will begin a two-week rail-grinding project in San Francisco on April 26. The project will result in reduced noise impacts for residents living near the right of way and smoother rides for passengers.
Union Pacific to invest $26.8 million in Nevada rail improvements
Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest approximately $26.8 million in Nevada infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of UP’s $3.1-billion capital plan.
R.J. Corman hosts Rep. Bost for tour of Caseyville Emergency Services facility
U.S. Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL-12) joined representatives from R. J. Corman Railroad Services, LLC, to tour their Caseyville Emergency Services facility, and discuss pressing rail and manufacturing issues with various rail stakeholders.
Amtrak honors Investigator Joseph O’Keefe as 2016 Police Department Officer of the Year
Investigator Joseph O’Keefe is the 2016 Amtrak Police Department Officer of the Year.
BNSF greenlights second Idaho bridge
Preparation for a long-anticipated second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille at Sandpoint, Idaho, has been given the go-ahead by BNSF Railway.