Amtrak names two to operations positions
Amtrak named Thomas Hall chief of customer services and Jay Commer general manager of state-supported services. Both will report directly to Vice President of Operations DJ Stadtler, effective immediately.
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Piedmont Improvement Program grade separation begins with Hopson Road bridge
Work on the $24-million railroad bridge at Hopson Road in Durham, N.C., that will make train and vehicular travel safer and faster while boosting the local economy has begun.
Amtrak, Michigan DOT gear up for track improvements
Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are gearing up for track improvements along the former Norfolk Southern (NS) route used by Amtrak Wolverine Service and Blue Water trains from Kalamazoo to central and eastern Michigan. Amtrak has responsibility for this infrastructure, effective Feb. 16.
Darby Road site is SEPTA’s pick for Paoli Intermodal Transportation Center
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has designated the Darby Road Extension Alternative as the preferred site for the proposed Paoli Intermodal Transportation Center.
Ottawa’s Confederation Line project agreement finalized
In Ottawa, ON, Canada, the city finalized the project agreement with Rideau Transit Group (RTG) to design, build, finance and maintain its new 12.5-kilometer (7.7-mile) Confederation Line Light Rail project.
ARTBA analysis shows states invested in rail-related projects in 2012
State departments of transportation (DOTs) and local governments committed a little more than $117 billion in funding for transportation-related construction projects during 2012,
APTA praises Obama for connecting jobs and public transit infrastructure investment
Michael Melaniphy, president and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), congratulated President Obama for “highlighting the connection between American jobs and transportation
Senate transportation subcommittee members named
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works named the Senate Transportation Subcommittee members for the 113th Congress.
Union Pacific makes corporate relations appointments
Union Pacific (UP) will promote Donna Kush to vice president public affairs northern region, effective April 1, succeeding Joe Bateman.
Axion: ECOTRAX product and performance standards advance
Axion International Holdings, Inc., says the developmental progression of its ECOTRAX™ composite crossties is yielding consistently higher performance results, which meet and exceed domestic and international standards for crossties.
CN suspends feasibility study of proposed rail line in Quebec/Labrador iron ore range
Canadian National (CN) is suspending the feasibility study for the construction of its proposed rail line and terminal handling facility to serve the Quebec/Labrador iron ore range.
CTA plans track rehab of Wells Street Bridge in spring
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will perform trackwork on the Wells Street Bridge this spring, ceasing train service on the bridge for two nine-day periods in March and April.
NTSB to hold forum on Positive Train Control
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a public forum on Positive Train Control (PTC) on Feb. 27, 2013.
Citywide quiet zone coming to Dana Point, Calif.
Starting Feb. 14, Dana Point, Calif., will join the list of quiet-zone communities in Orange County.
Union Pacific names Betsworth vice president – intermodal operations
Union Pacific named Kate Betsworth vice president – intermodal operations.
Transportation committee to focus on federal role in infrastructure at hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold its first hearing of the 113th Congress entitled “The Federal Role in America’s Infrastructure.”
ELPC releases Midwest high-speed rail supply chain report
A report by the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) shows “investment in the next generation of rail would increase rail manufacturing and jobs throughout the industrial Midwest.”
Texas & Northern employees select UTU division
Employees, including maintenance-of-way workers, machinists and mechanics, of the Texas & Northern Railway Company voted to be represented by United Transportation Union’s SMART Transportation Division.
WMATA report card shows gains in 2012
Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WAMTA) made significant gains in train reliability, reduced employee and customer injuries, as well as other markers in 2012, according to its annual “Vital Signs” report card, which will be presented to its board of directors Feb. 14.