Wisconsin recognizes importance of freight rail system
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker issued a proclamation naming Oct. 17 to 23 Wisconsin Freight Rail Week in the state.
Hampton Roads Transit names Jackson director of transit development
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has appointed Jamie Jackson as its new director of transit development.
LACMTA completes decking for future subway station ahead of schedule
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has completed construction on a station along its Purple Line extension six weeks ahead of schedule.
Sec. Foxx tours CaHSRA rail project
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined local officials and workers for a tour and discussion of the California high-speed rail project.
Valley Metro kicks off Mesa extension construction
The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority and the city of Mesa, Ariz., celebrated the start of construction on the system’s Gilbert Road Extension Oct. 15 at a community fall festival.
Metra proposes 2017 fare increase to pay for capital costs; elects new board chairman
Metra, which serves the Chicago suburban community with passenger rail service, has proposed a $1.06 billion budget for 2017, which includes increases in fares to pay for capital improvements.
Hoboken Terminal back at full service
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) opened additional tracks at Hoboken Terminal Oct. 17, enabling the full restoration of train service into the hub.
Gateway: Paradise by the Permitting Dashboard lights?
Amtrak’s Gateway Program to construct two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River to bring the number of tracks connecting New Jersey and New York City from two to four is making steady progress.
Union Pacific completes spike replacement in Columbia River Gorge
Union Pacific (UP) has announced the completion of its rail fastening system replacement throughout the curved track in the Columbia River Gorge, which saw the June 2016 UP derailment involving 16 tank cars near the town of Mosier, Ore.
NTSB releases preliminary report into Hoboken train accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the preliminary report on the investigation of the New Jersey Transit accident at Hoboken Terminal that left one person dead and 110 injured.
American TieTek, LT Resources host Rep. Gohmert for tour, rail discussion
Representatives from American TieTek LLC, LT Resources, Inc., and other rail industry stakeholders met with U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX-1) on Oct. 12 to give him a tour of American TieTek’s manufacturing facility and discuss LT Resources’ products as well as recent industry concerns.
Canada increasing investment in crossing safety
The government of Canada has committed more than CA$55 million (US$41.5 million) to improve safety through its new Rail Safety Improvement Program.
KCS plans crosstie, crossing improvements on Louisville Sub
Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) is investing about $5.6 million toward construction and renovation work on its Louisville Subdivision.
SEDA-COG JRA helps fund flood protection project
A nearly $30-million flood management project that will protect one of the largest employers in Columbia County, Penn., was dedicated on Oct. 11.
OmniTRAX Sand Holdings, Arrows Up partnering on joint venture
OmniTRAX Sand Holdings LLC, an affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., is entering into a joint venture with Arrows Up, LLC, a provider of bulk storage and transportation solutions based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Terms were not disclosed.
MTA seeking ideas for east-west line in Dutchess and Putnam Counties
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and MTA Metro-North Railroad are requesting that organizations, companies and the public share proposed methods to revitalize a rail line that operates east-west across Dutchess and Putnam Counties, N.Y.
Bay Line Railroad to operate bulk transload facility for Panama City Port Authority
The Bay Line Railroad, L.L.C., and the Panama City Port Authority have established an agreement allowing the railroad to run a Choice Terminal™ bulk transload facility out of the port’s Intermodal Distribution Center (IDC).
Track Construction Machine helping double track NHHS rail line
Double track construction is getting a boost on portions of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) passenger line thanks to a new Track Construction Machine (TCM).
R.J. Corman names Quinn president and CEO
Edward Quinn III has been appointed president and CEO of R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC, effective Oct. 24, 2016.
Southeast rail operators working to restore service
Multiple washouts caused by Hurricane Matthew along Norfolk Southern and CSX lines have suspended services of both freight and passenger trains as rail operators in the southeast hustle to assess damage and fix infrastructure.