Feds still onboard with Honolulu rail project
Federal funding for Honolulu’s rail transit project remains on track according to Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Sound Transit Board approves cost-saving refinements to East Link alignment
In Washington state, the Sound Transit Board has unanimously approved refinements to the alignment for the East Link light-rail extension in Bellvue. The city previously approved the cost-savings plan, as reported by RT&S on April 24, 2013.
Caltrain reaches out community regarding San Mateo Bridges Replacement Project
California’s Caltrain is holding a community meeting to discuss the upcoming bridge replacement project planned for the city of San Mateo. The meeting will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on May 2.
Restored Seattle’s King Street Station opens to public
The $55-million King Street Station project in Seattle, Wash., which received $32.9 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, has opened.
Ohio approves work at four grade crossings
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization at four highway-rail grade crossings in Athens, Jefferson, Wood and Fairfield counties.
California forms Freight Advisory Committee
California’s Business, Transportation and Housing Agency has formed the California Freight Advisory Committee, which will help determine the state’s plans for freight-related transportation investments in California.
NS CEO Moorman supports the long view before U.S. House rail panel
America needs fair and clear long-term policies that encourage continued investment in railroad infrastructure, technology and sustainability initiatives, Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman told a federal panel.
Capitol Corridor’s Yolo Causeway West Crossover Project now complete
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority‘s Yolo Causeway West Crossover project was completed on April 14, 2013, by Union Pacific crews.
City of Bellvue approves East Link cost saving measures
In Washington state, the Bellvue City Council approved cost-reducing changes to the East Link light-rail project by a 6-0 vote that could result in up to $53 million in savings for taxpayers.
TriMet begins light-rail bridge deck concrete pour
TriMet hit a major milestone on April 24, as the first bridge segment was poured for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Bridge over the Willamette River.
Fifth round of TIGER funding makes $474 million available
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has made $474 million available for the fifth round of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program.
FTA approves Detroit streetcar project
The Woodward Avenue Streetcar Project received clearance to proceed from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
City of Ottawa unveils preferred western LRT route
The city of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, selected the Richmond Underground as the preferred proposed route for the western extension of the city’s light-rail service.
Tutor Perini is low bidder for San Francisco Central Subway Project
Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil and building construction company, has been identified by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) as the low bidder for the Third Street Light Rail Program Phase 2 of the Central Subway Project. The company’s bid was approximately $840 million.
Pace appointed vice-chairman of CN board
Canadian National (CN) Board of Directors appointed Robert Pace as its vice-chairman, effective immediately.
Tesoro, Savage form JV to build and operate port-served crude-by rail facility
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC and Savage Companies have formed a joint venture to develop and operate a 120,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) crude-by-rail unloading and marine loading facility at the Port of Vancouver USA in Washington state, subject to approval.
Brandt delivers first R4 Power Units and OTM trackers to UP
Brandt Road Rail Corporation has delivered the first Brandt R4 Power Units and OTM Trackers to Union Pacific (UP).
Quebec wants light-rail option for Champlain Bridge
The government of Quebec wants a light-rail option to be included in plans for the new Champlain Bridge in Montreal. The bridge will cross the St. Lawrence River and will link the Island of Montreal to the South Shore, passing through île des Soeurs.
Construction begins on Confederation Line maintenance facility
In Ottawa, ON, Canada, pre-construction work began on the Confederation Line Light Rail project, with the city of Ottawa officially handing over the site of the future maintenance and storage facility, a 16-hectare (40-acre) site on Belfast Road, to the Rideau Transit Group.
Dulles rail Phase 2 bids unveiled
Price proposals have been received from five pre-qualified contractor teams seeking to build a major portion of Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.