Rep. Sires introduces MOVE Act to strengthen freight network
U.S. Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) introduced the Multimodal Opportunities via Enhanced (MOVE) Freight Act of 2013 on March 5.
BioNitrogen Corporation begins preliminary work on railroad spur
BioNitrogen Corporation, a cleantech company that builds environmentally-friendly plants that convert biomass into urea fertilizer, has begun engineering design for construction on a railroad spur in Hardee County, Fla., where the first BioNitrogen urea fertilizer plant will be built.
Bidders shortlisted for new GO Transit rail maintenance facility
In Toronto, ON, Canada, Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario released a request for proposals to the three teams shortlisted to submit proposals to design, build, finance and maintain a new maintenance facility for GO Transit.
TTCI’s annual review draws more than 500 to Colorado
Transportation Technology Center, Inc., held its 18th Annual AAR Research Review March 5-6, 2013, in Pueblo, Colo. This year’s theme was “Technology Driven Solutions to Improve Safety and Efficiency.”
FRA approves WSDOT environmental assessment for Point Defiance Bypass project
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has signed off on the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) environmental assessment for the Point Defiance Bypass project.
Amtrak covered 88 percent of operating costs in 2012
Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman said that the railroad is leveraging record ridership to reduce dependence on federal operating subsidies.
CHSRA names new CFO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) appointed Russell Fong as its chief financial officer.
MBTA seeks WiFi provider
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking proposals to provide WiFi service on commuter rail cars and select commuter rail stations.
USDOT awards PANYNJ $195.7 million for Superstorm Sandy repairs
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is awarding the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) approximately $195.7 million for infrastructure repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
FTA and FEMA sign MOA for major disaster emergencies
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on March 5 that outlines the roles and responsibilities of both agencies in providing federal assistance to repair and restore public transportation systems
NS celebrates 100th Anniversary of Ohio River Bridge
March 4, 2013, marked the 100-year anniversary of the completion of the modern version of Norfolk Southern’s bridge over the Ohio River between South Point, Ohio, and Kenova, W.Va.
New York MTA finishes 72nd Street Station Structures blasting
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completed blasting for the 72nd Street Station Structures contract for Phase 1 of the Second Avenue Subway.
Axion receives third order from Miami-Dade Transit
Axion International Holdings, Inc., received its third purchase order for ECOTRAX crossties for Miami-Dade Transit, through a sale made by Eastern Rail Corporation, a distribution partner of AXION.
FEC hires new VP and corporate controller
Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) appointed Melissa Westerman to vice president and corporate controller, effective April 2, 2013.
Construction begins on rail-served South Carolina inland port
The South Carolina Inland Port (SCIP) project in Greer, S.C., which will be linked to the Port of Charleston by Norfolk Southern (NS) mainline that provides overnight service between Charleston and upstate, started construction on March 1.
New broken rail detection system in operation on KCS de Mexico N line
The Kansas City Southern de Mexico Broken Rail Detection (BRD) system on its N line on the Toluca District became operational in December 2012. If a broken rail is detected, a signal displays red, notifying the train crew that an unsafe condition is ahead and to reduce train speed.
UP named most admired by Fortune
Fortune named Union Pacific the most admired among trucking, transportation and logistics companies for the third consecutive year. The magazine’s annual World’s Most Admired list is published in the March 18 edition.
Metro Vancouver’s SkyTrain system receives upgrades
In Vancouver, BC, construction has begun at Metro Vancouver’s Main Street-Science World Station, the first of seven SkyTrain stations to undergo accessibility and safety improvements over the next three years.
Pennsylvania transportation system receives first-ever performance report
The Pennsylvania transportation system received its first-ever Transportation Performance Report, a detailed rating of the state’s efforts in safety, mobility, system preservation and accountability.
Second segment of RTD’s I-225 Rail Line breaks ground
On March 1, in Denver, Colo., Denver Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) FasTracks began construction on the second segment of the I-225 Rail Line.