Jason Rea Joins LJA Engineering as President of Rail Division
HOUSTON, Texas – With a ‘wealth of experience,’ Jason Rea has joined LJA Engineering as president of its Rail Division.
Sandra Bucklew Joins HNTB as Florida Construction Services Group Director
LAKE MARY, Fla. – With more than 32 years of experience in construction engineering and management, Sandra Bucklew joins HNTB as the firm’s construction services group director.
Norfolk Southern’s Alan Shaw and John Orr: Rail Group on Air Podcast
Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr discuss their joint strategy and vision for improving service and safety and enabling business growth with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono.
CSX Selects 14 Properties for SelectSite Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 14 sites chosen by the Class 1 fall under either a Silver or Bronze rating and will receive feedback about areas of potential improvement.
Tony Gouveia to Lead HDR’s U.S. Northeast Transit Practice
OMAHA –– HDR’s Tony Gouveia, P.E., has been promoted to serve in a dual role as the firm’s Northeast transit leader in addition to continuing to serve as New England transportation manager.
ASCE Honors Thomas Viaduct Railroad Bridge
ELKRIDGE, Md. – The Thomas Viaduct Railroad Bridge was honored as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Maryland chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Francis Scott Key Bridge Accident
WASHINGTON –– The Washington Post reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has begun a criminal probe into the Francis Scott Key Bridge strike by a container ship.
Baltimore Red Line Light Rail Project Would Cost $7.2B
BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Red Line Light Rail and Bus project would cost at least $7.2 billion.
Track Worker on Union Pacific Killed While Making Repairs
MCNEIL, Ark. –– Television station KSLA in Shreveport, La. reported that a Union Pacific track worker was killed after being struck by machinery.
Amtrak Completes $5.2M in Upgrades for Columbia River Stations
SEATTLE – The $5.2 million investment went toward ADA-accessibility improvements and other station upgrades.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Commuter Rail Industry Challenges and Solutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the challenges facing the commuter rail industry.
Metrolink to Pilot Track Intrusion Detection
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LOS ANGELES –– Southern California’s Metrolink will use a $1.3 million federal grant for the development and demonstration of a track intrusion detection system that it said not only will improve the safety of its riders and crew, but also directly benefit pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and everyone else who interacts with the regional/ commuter rail system.
Atlanta Mayor Dickens Signs Administrative Order No. 2024-01
ATLANTA – After announcing plans for four stations near the Beltline, Mayor Dickens signed an administrative order on April 11th that identifies four locations for said stations.
SANDAG Starts Phase 5 of Del Mar Bluffs Project
DEL MAR, Calif. – A seawall will be constructed at 11th street as part of SANDAG’s project to stabilize the bluffs at Del Mar.
NRC Members Meet with Capitol Hill Lawmakers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 10th, NRC Board of Directors and committee members met with U.S. Senators and Representatives to discuss issues facing the rail industry. The NRC encourages members to register for Railroad Day on the Hill.
LA Metro Releases Final EIS/EIR for Southeast Gateway Line
LOS ANGELES – The LA Metro, along with the FTA, released a final EIS and EIR for the Southeast Gateway Line, formerly known as the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor.
Camp Hall Rail Project Construction Moves Forward in South Carolina
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Palmetto Railways’ Camp Hall Rail Project continues in 5 phases before completion in spring 2026.
Alaska Railroad Corporation Purchases $137MM in Infrastructure to Replace Passenger Dock
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – To replace a passenger dock and terminal building in Seward, ARRC will purchase $137 million in infrastructure. The dock is expected to open in 2026.
MDOT Maryland Transit Administration Awarded $5M for Patapsco Pedestrian Bridge
BALTIMORE – To provide better access for Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, and Lansdowne residents to public transit, the MDOT MTA was awarded $5 million for the Patapsco Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge and trail.
Just For Fun: Union Pacific Announces 4014 Big Boy Westward Bound Tour
OMAHA –– The Union Pacific Railroad has announced the general schedule for its’ summer tour of Big Boy 4014.