NS names Shaw executive vice president and chief marketing officer
Norfolk Southern Board of Directors has named Alan Shaw executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Virginia Beach City Council Oks funds to support light-rail extension
The Virginia Beach City Council has adopted a budget for the coming year that includes $20 million for a Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) light-rail extension. The total budget will increase 2.2 percent – roughly the rate of inflation.
Houston Metro to open two new light-rail lines
Beginning May 23, 2015, there will be more transit options as two new light-rail lines begin serving the Houston, Texas community. The Green Line (East End Line) travels along Harrisburg through the historic East End and the Purple Line (Southeast Line) travels through one of Houston’s oldest African-American neighborhoods.
UP pays tribute to former Chairman of the Board James Evans
James H. Evans, who served as Union Pacific chairman of the board from 1977 to 1985, died May 11, 2015, at age 94.
KCS plans work on Missouri line
Kansas City Southern will invest approximately $15.6 million in 2015 on construction and improvement projects on the segment of the Pittsburg Subdivision line from Kansas City to Stotesbury, Mo., which is expected to grow capacity and maintain and enhance safety on KCS’ cross-border network.
UP schedules $6 million in work for Wisconsin infrastructure
Union Pacific plans to invest nearly $6 million in 2015 to improve Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure, which the railroad says will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
Rep. Carter helps GREX debut Aurora Xi™ technology
Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined representatives from Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) for the debut of GREX’s rail tie inspection solution, Aurora Xi TM.
Archer Western to enhance All Aboard Florida infrastructure
All Aboard Florida has selected Archer Western to improve rail infrastructure on the corridor for its new passenger-rail service scheduled for early 2017.
Five Star Electric awarded two rail related contracts
Tutor Perini Corporation’s specialty contracting subsidiary, Five Star Electric, has been awarded two contracts collectively valued at approximately $123 million.
CSX opens new Quebec terminal
CSX joined its partners from the Government of the province of Quebec and the municipal administration of the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield to inaugurate the railroad’s new intermodal facility and celebrate the strengthening of business ties between Canada and the United States.
UP to perform $120 million in work on its Kansas infrastructure
Union Pacific’s Kansas infrastructure will see $120 million in improvements as part of the railroads 2015 capital plan. Between 2010 and 2014, the railroad has spent more than $482 million to strengthen the state’s transportation infrastructure.
OC Streetcar marks progress
Stakeholders gathered at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center in California on Monday afternoon to mark a number milestones toward the construction of Orange County’s first modern streetcar.
SANDAG opens five miles of new double track on LOSSAN Corridor
Operational efficiency and capacity along the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor has improved with the opening of 5.2 miles of new double track at two locations along the 351-mile corridor.
Union Pacific plans $79 million investment in Minnesota, Iowa and Colorado
Union Pacific has outlined details of its capital investment program in Minnesota, Colorado and Iowa with a planned $79 million investment in the three states.
SACRT light-rail extension goes hot
California’s Sacramento Regional Transit District (SACRT) has activated high voltage wires above the light-rail tracks along the Blue Line to Cosumnes River College (CRC) light-rail extension currently under construction.
Union Pacific to put $51.5 million in Wyoming infrastructure
Union Pacific’s week of infrastructure reveals continues with plans to perform $51.5 million in work on the railroad’s Wyoming infrastructure.
Railway Age’s Luther Miller retires after nearly 60 years with publication
After nearly 60 years with Railway Age, and at the age of 88, Senior Consulting Editor Luther Sigsbee Miller has retired from Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp.
FAA, BNSF partner on use of drones
BNSF was one of three companies that will work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a Pathfinder research partnership initiative to explore the next steps in unmanned aircraft operations.
New bonds to help ARRC fund PTC implementation
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker signed a bill into law on Wednesday that will allow the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) to issue bonds in order to fund implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
UP details $114 million in Missouri and Nebraska infrastructure spending
Union Pacific plans to invest $114 million to improve Nebraska and Missouri’s infrastructure.