WMATA revises SafeTrack schedule to accommodate additional work
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) revised its schedule for three current and future SafeTrack surges.
California to see more than $373 million in rail enhancements
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) has announced 14 recipients for the 2016 Transit and Intercity Capital Program (TIRCP) grants totaling more than $390,893,000.
Jacoby resigns from Harsco Rail
Scott Jacoby has resigned as president of Harsco Rail. Harsco Corp. President and CEO Nick Grasberger will serve as interim president effective immediately.
FRA awards $25 million for PTC implementation
Eleven projects across six states and the District of Columbia will receive grants from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to assist in the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
FTA issues sixth Safety Directive to WMATA
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued its sixth Safety Directive to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to address concerns of stop signal overruns.
LTK to provide UTA strategic planning insight
Rail transit consultants LTK Engineering Services (LTK) announced Aug. 15 it has begun work for the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) on a study to improve the FrontRunner commuter rail service.
FTA makes $7 million available for safety grants
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has $7 million in grants available to support efforts that enhance the safety of transit workers and passengers.
NESCO acquires V&H Leasing Services
NESCO LLC, an equipment and service provider for the utility industry, has acquired V&H Leasing Services from material handling and truck equipment manufacturer V&H Inc.
MTA gets rolling after partial shut down
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) resumed service in Baltimore a day early on Aug. 14 after what was originally scheduled as a 24-day partial shut down of metro subway service to perform “critical maintenance work.”
Genesee & Wyoming to acquire Providence and Worcester for $126 million
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) announced Aug. 15 that the company plans to acquire Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (P&W) for $126 million at $25.00 per share.
LIRC, CSX prepare for longer, faster trains
CSX Transportation (CSX) and the Louisville and Indiana Railroad (LIRC) have announced that train traffic on LIRC between Louisville, Ky., and Seymour, Ind., is set to increase within the next few weeks.
Metrolinx bridge improvements to receive provincial funds
Metrolinx and Ontario announced improvements to the area’s Dufferin St. Bridge to take place as part of the GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program.
Pennsylvania to allocate $61.9 billion to statewide transportation improvements
Pennsylvania’s State Transportation Commission (STC) has announced updates to the state’s 12-Year Transportation program, effective Oct. 1.
FTA publishes final umbrella rule for transit safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published a final rule that provides the framework for FTA to monitor, oversee and enforce transit safety, based on the methods and principles of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Kansas City Southern plans $13 million in improvements along Greenville Sub
Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railway is performing approximately $13 million of construction and improvement projects in 2016 on its Greenville Subdivision, which runs between Louisiana and Texas.
WMATA to perform additional work to enhance safety
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) may include additional weekend closures in the SafeTrack schedule to address issues identified following the East Falls Church derailment and updated steps taken to improve WMATA’s track inspection program.
Top national APTA award goes to Metro Transit
Metro Transit announced Aug. 10 the agency has received the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2016 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award.
CTA Blue Line station to see $23 million overhaul following July canopy collapse
After more than 50 years, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line’s Illinois Medical District station will undergo its most extensive renovation since the stop originally opened.
North Metro Rail Line’s female lead engineers break barriers
Fields like construction and engineering frequently see fewer women in the industry, but four lead female engineers for North Metro Rail Line are putting their expertise to work.
In memoriam: Robert R. Kiley
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) fifth and longest-serving chairman, Robert R. Kiley, died Tuesday at the age of 80.