The Port of Victoria announced plans for new regional logistics hub, the Texas Logistics Center

The Victoria County Navigation District announced the Texas Logistics Center at the Port of Victoria (TXLC).

Railroad industry introduces “MxV Rail”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) hosted this week its Annual Research Review for more than 325 railroad professionals from around the world to learn about progress made under the industry-sponsored Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) program.

Kansas City Southern to give $500,000, along with employee gift match, to American Red Cross for Ukrainian relief efforts

As Russian attacks on Ukraine become more intense, and the humanitarian crisis grows, Kansas City Southern has joined Canadian Pacific and Wabtec in donating to relief efforts.

Virginia rail and transportation director to become deputy administrator at FRA

Jennifer Miller, the director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, will become deputy administrator of the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) in April.

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Amtrak employee charged with CARES Act fraud and theft of government funds

U.S. Attorney Duane Evans announced that Stacey Santemore, Sr., age 46, formerly of New Orleans but now a resident of Houston, Texas, was charged on March 3, 2022 in a two-count bill of information with making false statements and theft of government funds related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Watch: Sound Transit Link light rail begins four weeks of rail grinding maintenance

Starting Thursday, March 10, four weeks of rail grinding maintenance work will begin on Link light rail tracks. 

Wabtec, CP supporting Ukraine relief efforts

The horrors of war befalling Ukraine during the past two weeks have dominated nearly every news outlet in the world.

BART suspends Red Line service, Orange Line only between Richmond and MacArthur

On Sunday, March 6, BART experienced a power traction cable fault (or break) between El Cerrito Plaza and Ashby stations.

BNSF Railway announces 2021 economic development results

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2021 totaled approximately $1.5 billion.

U.S. DOT announces $2.2 billion in grants to support essential transit service jobs nationwide

The Federal Transit Administration continues to support the daily operations of public transportation agencies.

Snowplow operators: BNSF’s winter warriors

Although it’s already March, and signs of spring are showing in some parts of the country, the railroads serving the western United States and Canada will battle snow for at least the next month. Here is a profile of how BNSF tackles the job.

Illinois investing in rail improvements

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced a couple of upcoming grade crossing protection projects in the state.

One week to nominate for RT&S 10 under 40

The deadline to nominate an engineer for the 2022 RT&S 10 under 40 program is March 9.

BNSF releases plan for 2022 capital investments

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced its 2022 capital investment plan of $3.55 billion.

Look: Fresh pics of Sound Transit light-rail crossing I-5

Sound Transit has been working on the railroad.

Sound Transit announces March 2022 service changes

Service changes for Sound Transit will take effect next month.

Sound Transit names Brooke Belman as acting CEO following Peter Rogoff’s May 31 departure

While the Sound Transit Board continues its national search for the agency’s next CEO, it voted unanimously to appoint longtime agency leader Brooke Belman to the role of Acting CEO upon CEO Peter Rogoff’s departure on May 31. 

Metrolink announces new executive leadership team appointments

Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle announced the appointments of Don Filippi as chief operations officer and Arnold Hackett as chief financial officer, and the addition of Paul Hubler as chief strategy officer.

RTD selects consultant to study feasibility of ‘peak service’ rail to northwest communities

RTD announced its selection of HDR Engineering Inc. to study the feasibility of implementing a “peak service” rail schedule between Denver Union Station and downtown Longmont.

U.S. DOT announces funding to strengthen port infrastructure

The U.S. DOT’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced nearly $450 million in newly available grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)—by far the largest investment in the program ever.

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