FTA approves Tempe Streetcar to enter project development
The Federal Transit Administration has approved Phoenix Valley Metro‘s request to enter project development for the Tempe Streetcar, a 2.6-mile extension of the Valley Metro system.
Siegel joins Continental Rail Corp. board
Continental Rail Corp., a holding company formed to acquire and operate shortline and regional railroads, named Ambassador Ned Siegel to its board of directors.
Maryland Transit Administration installs Protran Technology’s rail break detection system
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has installed the Protran Technology rail break system.
Maryland DOT, MTA seek private sector input on Red and Purple Line
Maryland Department of Transportation‘s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking private sector input on best practices and innovative approaches to delivering and financing the Maryland National Capital Purple Line and the Baltimore Red Line.
New Mexico crude oil rail project planned
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners, L.P., are collaborating to construct a rail facility that will enable crude oil loading and unloading near HollyFrontier’s Artesia and/or Lovington, N. M. refining facilities.
WMATA to test future station concepts at Bethesda Station
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) plans to test potential future station concepts at Bethesda Station.
NYCT brings FASTRACK back to N, Q and R lines
Metropolitan Transit Authority New York City Transit is bringing FASTRACK back to the N, Q and R Broadway line starting April 15.
Transportation veteran to lead central Texas urban rail effort
Capital Metro, the city of Austin, Texas and Lone Star Rail District jointly-hired Kyle Keahey as the Urban Rail Program Lead, who will manage ongoing planning, funding and future implementation of rail transit in central Texas.
A steady road to shortline success
Minnesota Prairie Line proves it takes more than a history of challenges, an end in service and the threat of abandonment to keep a dedicated shortline down.
President includes $77 billion for USDOT in proposed budget
President Obama released his fiscal year 2014 budget on April 10 and included $77 million for the U.S. Department of Transportation. The figure is six percent above the FY 2012 enacted levels and the administration says the budget provides immediate transportation investment in key areas.
AAR: US freight railroads ready for Panama Canal expansion
Association of American Railroads (AAR) President and CEO Edward Hamberger told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that freight railroads are positioning themselves to meet future transportation demands in this country
UP begins Wyoming rail line rehab
Union Pacific (UP) plans to strengthen Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure by investing $12 million in the rail line between Granite and Rawlins. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.
Study of Hampton Roads Transit extension to naval base begins
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) in Virginia has issued a notice to proceed to HDR Engineering, Inc., to begin the Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study for possible high-capacity transit alignments between The Tide light rail and the Norfolk Naval Station.
Amsted RPS, Schwihag AG form joint venture
Amsted RPS and Switzerland-based Schwihag AG formed a joint venture to manufacture and supply skl style rail fastening systems to the global heavy-haul freight market.
Suspension bridges: Concepts and various innovative techniques of structural evaluation
A greater utilization of advanced NDT methods can help spot potential problems in suspension bridges.
Everything in its place
Suppliers manufacture and provide the most sophisticated tools for material handling to-date.
With so many materials of various sizes and weights needed to build and maintain the railroads, multi-functional machines are in demand and suppliers across North America are delivering just that.
New rail transfer facility dedicated in Missouri
A new rail transfer facility in Washington, Mo., was dedicated on April 8. The facility is expected to create an estimated 330 jobs and allows two local companies, CG Power Systems and Canam Steel, to expand their operations by utilizing Union Pacific’s services via a new rail spur.
Port of Corpus Christi approves rail yard grant agreement with Maritime Administration
In Texas, Port Corpus Christi Commissioners approved a grant agreement with the Maritime Administration, outlining the terms and conditions for the use of its Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) funds.
MARTA ridership jumps nearly 80% during Final Four weekend
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Georgia saw rail ridership spike nearly 80 percent as customers and out-of-town visitors chose transit to attend the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and a host of other events.
CHSRA hires assistant chief program manager
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) hired Scott Jarvis as assistant chief program manager. Jarvis, under the direction of Frank Vacca, CHSRA’s chief program manager, will provide oversight in the project delivery functions, transportation and commercial planning, right-of-way and environmental planning.