WMATA Releases Shuttle Plan for December Construction Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. – WMATA has released plans for its Blue, Orange, and Silver lines construction work this December.
The Government of Canada Confirms Québec Bridge Acquisition
QUEBEC CITY – The Government of Canada has acquired the Québec Bridge and will invest more than C$40 million a year over the course of a 25-year rehabilitation program.
ICC Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades in Marion and Franklin Counties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved upgrades for the installation of new automatic warning gates and highway grade approach improvements at rail crossings in Franklin and Marion Counties.
Canadian Port Workers Ordered Back To Work
OTTAWA –– RT&S reported within the last two weeks that striking workers at the Port of Montreal and the lockout of port workers in British Columbia was underway and impact of the work stoppages were beginning to stir up some economic headwinds.
MBTA Completes Orange Line Track Work; Removes 9 Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – With the completion of this ‘critical’ track work by the MBTA, the passenger authority reports this is the first time in almost 15 years the Orange Line is restriction free.
MTA’s 14 St 123 Subway Station Now Has Two New Elevators
NEW YORK CITY – Two new elevators have opened at 14 St 123 Subway Station as part of accessibility upgrades made by the MTA.
Sound Transit’s Eastside Light Rail Projects: Photo Update
SEATTLE – Sound Transit has released photos of projects on the Link light rail extensions to connect the Eastside with the rest of its network.
TriMet Will Replace Rail Switch This November
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet crews will work on a 100-foot section of its MAX system from November 16th to 17th.
CN’s Engineering Team Replaces Rail Bridge
OSAGE, Iowa – CN’s engineering team has finished work on replacing a bridge on the Osage line.
SEPTA/TWU Contract Talks Continue (UPDATED 11/8)
PHILADELPHIA ––Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) largest union—Transportation Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 representing more than 5,300 workers—on Oct. 27 voted to authorize a strike, according to local media reports. While the union contract expired at midnight on Nov. 7, SEPTA reported that negotiations will continue Nov. 8 with all transit agency services operating on normal schedules.
Port of Mobile Begins Fourth Phase of Terminal Expansion
MOBILE, Ala. – [Last Week] the Alabama Port Authority announced the commencement of the fourth phase of its container terminal expansion, which will double the capacity of the container terminal from half a million to over one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) a year.
R.J. Corman Breaks Ground on Multimodal Freight Project
FRANKFORT, Ky. –– On Wednesday, November 6th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Bluegrass Multimodal Freight Improvement Project, hosted by R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC.
Transportation Security Administration Proposes Enhanced Cybersecurity Rules for Rail and Other Forms of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making this week that seeks enhanced cybersecurity rules for railroads and some other forms of transportation.
Federal Grant Awarded for Upgrades to Short Line Railroad Infrastructure in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal grant award was announced this week that will improve track infrastructure and freight capacity for short line railroad operations in North Carolina.
SMART Awarded $81M For Extensions To North Sonoma County
PETALUMA, Calif. –– The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District is pleased to announce an $81 million award from the State of California to extend passenger rail service to communities in northern Sonoma County.
Canadian Port Shutdowns Underway Likely to Bring Economic Headwinds
BRITISH COLUMBIA and MONTREAL ––
A lockout on western Canadian ports. A strike on two eastern Candian ports. Not a good situation for early November.
Ohio Rail Development Commission Announces Five New Projects to Improve Safety and Upgrade Rail Lines
COLUMBUS, Ohio ––The Ohio Rail Development Commission (Rail Commission) announced this week that five Ohio rail projects will move forward thanks to a mix of federal, state, local, and private funding.
CTA Returns to Pre-Pandemic Rail Service Levels with New Fall Schedule
CHICAGO –– The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently announced details of the fall rail service schedule, which will result in added services along all eight rail lines, across all days of the week – the equivalent of a 20 percent increase in scheduled weekly roundtrips.
Norfolk Southern Names Joe Carpenter Vice President Law
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation announced the appointment this week of Joseph H. Carpenter IV as Vice President Law. Carpenter brings more than 22 years of experience in the rail industry, with expertise in managing complex litigation and driving strategic legal initiatives.
U.S. Senator Susan Collins Announces More Than $53 Million for Freight Rail Upgrades in Rural Maine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the Maine Department of Transportation has been awarded $53,313,091 for freight rail upgrades to enhance safety, speed, and reliability along two Eastern Maine Railway mainlines in Penobscot, Aroostook, Washington, and Piscataquis counties.