Omega names new regional sales manager
Omega Industries, Inc., has hired Jerry McCombs as southeast U.S. regional sales manager.
First train rolls at Port of Oakland’s new near-dock facility
The Port of Oakland has welcomed the first train to use a new, $100-million near-dock rail facility at the former Oakland Army Base.
Caltrain Board approves electrification design-build and EMU contracts
The Caltrain Board of Directors approved $1.25 billion in contracts to begin work on the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP).
Anacostia names Fox as managing director
Anacostia Rail Holdings Company (ARH) has named Andrew Fox managing director, where he will work on special projects for Anacostia and its operating companies.
Port, grade separation projects receive FASTLANE grants
Several intermodal projects, as well as two grade separation projects will benefit from Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-Term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grants.
Norfolk Southern brings “Train Your Brain” safety campaign to Indiana
Norfolk Southern is bringing its “Train Your Brain” public safety campaign to Indiana to encourage motorists to be smart and safe when crossing train tracks.
WMATA details work completed during second SafeTrack Surge
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) released the final production report for the second SafeTrack “surge,” saying that all planned work was completed during the 16-day project and the critical junction where the Orange and Blue/Silver lines diverge is now in a state of good repair.
Canada, Quebec reach agreement on transit funding
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and Premier of Quebec Philippe Couillard have confirmed the ratification of the Canada-Quebec Agreement on the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund and the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
Virginia awarded $165 million FASTLANE grant for Atlantic Gateway Project
Virginia’s proposed Atlantic Gateway Project has been selected for a federal FASTLANE grant of $165 million.
Coos Bay Rail Link receives grant to rehab tunnels
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the Coos Bay Rail Line $11 million to rehabilitate nine crumbling tunnels along the critical rail link between Eugene and Coquille, Ore.
RFQ issued for work on three GO Stations
Through funding made available under the Moving Ontario Forward plan, Ontario plans to expand GO Transit rail service on the Stouffville corridor as part of GO Regional Express Rail (RER).
A firm grasp on fastening systems
Suppliers look to improve the way their respective fastening systems hold track together.
Preventing wheel-climb derailments
This study focused on applying new research results to develop preventing and practical understanding of wheel climb derailments.
CTC allocates more than $54 million for rail projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted 156 projects, valued at $583 million, to support needed upkeep on California’s aging roads and bridges, make upgrades to transit and rail systems and encourage use of alternative forms of transportation, including biking and walking.
2016 update: Special trackwork
Turnouts, diamonds, frogs and other special trackwork components are always evolving as manufacturers study new technologies to improve the rails.
WMATA completes installation of fiberglass insulators
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has finished the replacement of third-rail insulators at underground station platforms with safer, more heat-resistant fiberglass insulators.
Lor to manage rail projects for WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has hired Rik Lor, who will manage the delivery of rail projects as a senior engineering manager in its transit and rail technical excellence center.
Metra updates procurement plan
Metra has updated its buying plan to provide prospective vendors, contractors and subcontractors with a list of equipment, goods and services it expects to purchase within the next 12 months.
Work begins on Eglinton Crosstown’s Laird Station
On June 30, the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit line broke ground on the Laird Station, which located near the midpoint of the 19-kilometer (12–mile) Light Rail Transit (LRT) line.
Final Sandy relief funds allocated
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will allocate the final $834.6 million available in Hurricane Sandy disaster recovery funding, providing maximum flexibility for impacted communities to direct repairs and has validated additional eligible damage for each recipient agency.