RailPros Hires George Gorrill as National Discipline Manager of Bridges and Structures

DALLAS – RailPros announces its hiring of George Gorrill for the position of National Discipline Manager of Bridges and Structures.

MxV Rail’s New Test Tracks: CPT, SRT

PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail has new test tracks: the Curving Performance Track (CPT) and the Suspension Resonance Track (SRT).

HDR and Mott MacDonald Named Finalists for 2024 Going Digital Awards for Driving Project Delivery Efficiencies

TORONTO –– A team of digital delivery leaders and experts from HDR and Mott MacDonald has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Going Digital Awards, presented by Bentley Systems.

Amtrak Advances Major Rail Yard Upgrades in Seattle

SEATTLE – Amtrak will soon begin major rail yard upgrades in Seattle following the award of a construction contract, advancing the company’s New Era of Rail and supporting passenger rail growth as ridership continues to break records around the country, including here in the Pacific Northwest.

FRA Makes $1 Billion Available for Passenger Projects Not Within the Northeast Corridor

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Tapping funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Federal Railroad Administration this week made $1 Billion available for rail passenger projects that are not within the Northeast Corridor.

California Governor Gives State More Control in Addressing Issues on LOSSAN Corridor

SACRAMENTO –– The ongoing challenges with the LOSSAN Corridor, the 351-mile stretch of railroad running from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, are going to see increased attention from the state’s Secretary of Transportation.

Dockworkers Are On Strike, Threatening Movement of Goods Through Major U.S. Ports

ATLANTA — Dockworkers at major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States went on strike at Midnight Tuesday, October 1.

MBTA Completes Red Line Braintree Track Work; Removes 37 Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – The MBTA has completed track work on its Red Line Braintree Branch and subsequently removed 37 speed restrictions.

ICC Approves Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades in Galena

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a stipulated agreement for automatic warning devices to be installed in Galena.

CSX and Norfolk Southern Each Donate $100,000 to Red Cross Relief Efforts

JACKSONVILLE & ATLANTA –– CSX and Norfolk Southern have each donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts needed in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

CHSRA Recognizes Central Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Program’s 14th Cohort

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority recognized its 14th cohort for the Central Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Washington Metrorail Safety Commission –– Further Roadway Worker Protection Program Revisions Needed

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– After an audit of Washington’s Metro system’s Worker Protection Program, the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission found the

CHSRA Helps Create More Than 14,000 Construction Jobs

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has created over 14,000 construction jobs through continued progress on a high-speed rail system.

Storm Helene Impacts on Infrastructure: CSX, Norfolk Southern (UPDATED 10/3)

ATLANTA – Class Is CSX and Norfolk Southern give service bulletin updates on the status of rail infrastructure throughout the southeast after Hurricane Helene made landfall.

Railway Track & Structures October 2024 Issue Now Online

ATLANTA – The digital version of Railway Track & Structures’ October issue is now available online.

Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer

ATLANTA –– PRN NewsWire reported that Norfolk Southern Corporation has named Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer. In this role, Barr will lead mechanical operations across the company’s 22-state network, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.

MTA Board Approves 2025-2029 Capital Plan

NEW YORK –– The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week approved, by a vote of 10-0, the Authority’s proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan.

PANYNJ To Install 12,250 Composite Ties

NEWARK/NEW YORK – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced it is installing 12,250 composite ties from recycled plastic as part of larger $430 million modernization efforts.

$54MM Awarded for Madera High-Speed Rail Station Project

MADERA COUNTY – U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) announced both the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will receive $220.6 million in federal funding for I-680 Improvements and Central Valley High-Speed Rail.

Three Additional Projects Approved for Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved three additional projects for the Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program.

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