Holland LP marks 75th anniversary in business
In 1935, Cyrus Holland
founded Holland Co, now Holland LP, to supply railroad car snubbers to the
industry. Today, Holland is celebrating 75 years in the railroad supply
business.
Colton Crossing design deal coming together
Construction of an
enormous railroad overpass in Colton, Calif., remains on a scheduled late 2011
start, as officials finalize details of a design agreement, The
Press-Enterprise reports. Members of San Bernardino Associated Governments are
poised to agree to the contract for design of the Colton Crossing at the
agency’s monthly meeting.
SEPTA undertaking grade-crossing renewal in Delaware County
This month, SEPTA will
undertake a grade crossing renewal project along the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail
Line temporarily closing local roadways to traffic in Delaware County. On
Thursday, August 5, through Tuesday, August 10, Amosland Road will be closed
between Franklin and Highland Avenues near the Morton Regional Rail train
station. Trains at Moylan-Rose Valley, Wallingford, Swarthmore, and Morton-Rutledge
Stations will change boarding location during this time.
Lisa Stabler joins TTCI’s senior management team
Lisa Stabler, former AVP,
Quality & Reliability Engineering at BNSF, joined TTCI’s senior management
team as VP of Operations and Training. Stabler will provide officer level
oversight to TTCI’s Operations and Facilities program, the Safety, Health, and
Environmental program and to the Security and Emergency Response Training
Center.
BART installing energy-efficient lighting at North Berkeley Station
Beginning August 1, 2010
and ending October 1, BART will be installing new energy-efficient lighting
fixtures and intelligent lighting system components in the North Berkeley
Station. The improvements will greatly enhance station lighting levels. The
work will be performed outside of commute hours, whenever possible, to minimize
inconvenience. One unused AC Transit bus stop will be used for the contractor’s
trailer. No buses will be re-routed or relocated during construction.
Amtrak adds stops at to accommodate South Shore construction
Amtrak has added special
stops in Michigan City, Ind., on three Wolverine Service trains during selected
Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, through November 8. This is in response to the
construction-related shut down of South Shore Line commuter rail service east
of Gary, Ind., on those dates.
Northern Maine fears loss of lifeline
Rudy Boutot, a leathery
veteran of the logging trade, is the only one of 11 siblings who chose to
remain in jobs-challenged Aroostook County, Maine, the Boston Globe reports.
But in all his 66 years, Boutot said, he has never seen the economy this bad.
Jacobs awarded contract for Crossrail Works from Network Rail
Jacobs Engineering Group
Inc. received a contract from Network Rail to progress the development of a
major rail infrastructure project at Stockley Flyover in west London. Officials
did not disclose the contract value.
Efren Alcala joins Parson Brinckerhoff
Efren Alcala has been named
a supervising engineer in the New York City office of Parsons Brinckerhoff. In
his new position, Alcala will initially be responsible for the design of
plumbing and fire protection systems for the East Side Access project, which is
extending The Long Island Rail Road into Grand Central Terminal.
Leipsic, Ohio, receives grant to develop industrial park
The Village of Leipsic,
Ohio, was awarded a $3.5-million grant to assist in developing its 244-acre
industrial site served by three railroads, the Putnam County Sentinel reports.
At
a Leipsic Council meeting, Leipsic Mayor Kevin Benton and village administrator
Kevin Lammon informed council members that the village has been selected to
receive this grant.
Trolley may return to downtown Fresno, Calif.
As Fresno’s population
grows, so does its traffic congestion, especially in bustling areas such as
downtown, the Fresno Business Journal reports. For many, it is apparent that a
streetcar system, reminiscent of the one Fresno residents used up until the
late 1930s, will be the key to curbing the flow of traffic in the future while
bringing visitors and economic stimulation to the city’s core.
Joliet, Ill., intermodal site shoots for the stars
Joliet’s new CenterPoint
Intermodal opened the week of August 2, a milestone for a project that will
make Will County, Ill., a major port for consumer goods coming in and out of
the Midwest, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Pennsylvania governor calls for more transit funding
Beneath a 115-year-old
SEPTA bridge, Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell on August 3 renewed his call for more
money to fix roads and bridges, kicking off a four-day statewide tour to try to
prod the General Assembly to action, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Rendell also sent a letter
to legislators day, asking them to reconvene in Harrisburg on Aug. 23 to come
up with at least $472 million more for transportation.
Five Points route favored for Raleigh, N.C., high-speed rail
The best and safest way for
fast-speed rail service to roll into downtown Raleigh is to hop onto tracks
being used by Norfolk Southern, both a citizen advisory task force and city
staff told Raleigh’s City Council, the News Observer reports.
Renovation of Amtrak Lancaster, Pa., station moving forward
Following a productive
meeting late the week of July 26, Amtrak and the Lancaster County Planning
Commission (LCPC) said that issues surrounding the renovation of the Lancaster
Station have been resolved and the project is moving forward as planned. As a
result of the meeting, it was determined that no additional funds beyond Amtrak’s
estimate of $1.7 million provided to the LCPC in 2008 will be needed for Amtrak’s
construction support.
CREATE launches 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project Website
A Website for the 75th
Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) in the Chicago area has been launched that provides study
information and links to environmental documents, newsletters, project schedule
and upcoming public events.
Santa Cruz Count, Calif., rail vote comes back to local commission
Santa Cruz County, Calif.,
residents who have been following the local attempt to buy a 32-mile railroad
branch may have a sense of déjà vu, The Post reports. The Regional
Transportation Commission is expected to vote again on issues surrounding a
state grant of $10.2 million on Aug. 5. For some commissioners and members of
the public, the required votes are just a formality, confirming actions already
taken this spring.
Artifacts sought for New York Grand Central Terminal Centennial Exhibition
MTA Metro-North Railroad
and the New York Transit Museum are looking for objects related to Grand
Central Terminal for an exhibit commemorating the centennial of this landmark
building.
Small North Carolina towns fret rail crossing closing plans
The railroad spawned a
string of towns north of Raleigh, N.C., in the 19th century, and now it
threatens to cut them in half, the News Observer reports. Many residents worry
that Youngsville, Franklinton, Henderson and Norlina will see little benefit
from a plan to run passenger trains between Raleigh and Richmond, Va., at
speeds up to 110 mph. The $2.3-billion project is part of a planned high-speed
rail corridor that would cut nearly two hours from train trips between North
Carolina and the Northeast.
Cleveland RTA repair work temporarily closing stations
In order to replace a
stairway, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is temporarily
closing the West 25th Red Line Rail station. The one-week project is
scheduled to close the station from August 11 through August 18. The Red Line
will continue to travel through this location, but passengers will not be able
to enter or exit through this station during the stairway construction project.