Maser Consulting hires new lead for rail engineering services division

National engineering firm Maser Consulting P.A. (MC) has hired Francis J. Miller, III, P.E., to lead its rail engineering service division.

Majority of elected officials support legislation to make 45G tax credit permanent

Legislation that would make the shortline tax credit, also referred to as 45G, permanent, has reached a milestone in its quest for cosponsors.

Light-rail to Virginia Beach expected to cost $243 million

Extending light-rail to Virginia Beach Town Center from Newtown Road, Va., could total $243.1 million in capital costs, transit officials say.

Florida East Coast Railway wins 2016 Quest for Quality award

Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) has been named the highest valued rail service provider in the U.S. by Logistics Management magazine, winning the magazine’s 2016 Quest for Quality award.

STB adopts final arbitration rules

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) today announced its adoption of final rules to revise its arbitration methods in compliance with the requirements outlined in the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, P.L. 114-110 (2015) (Act).

South Shore Line expansion moves on to project development phase

U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky announced this week that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has given the West Lake Corridor (WLC) extension of the South Shore Line (SSL) expansion the green light to move into the project development phase.

Norfolk Southern’s Hixon to retire, Galanko and Scheib to step up

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has announced that James A. Hixon, executive vice president law and corporate relations and chief legal officer, will be retiring from his position as of Dec. 1, 2016. 

Port Authority of Allegheny County completes Red Line revamp; plans rail replacement

The Port Authority of Allegheny County has announced that crews successfully completed the six-month rail replacement project along the Red Line and the transit agency will resume service between the Fallowfield and Potomac stations Oct. 2.

CTA Wilson Station reconstruction at 50-percent complete mark

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that its $203 million Wilson Station Reconstruction Project is more than 50 percent complete.

New York to develop new train hall for Amtrak, LIRR

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced a $1.595 billion infrastructure plan Sept. 27 to develop a new train hall serving the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Amtrak.

Gross & Janes names Behan president

Gross & Janes Co. has appointed Bill Behan as the company’s new president, with Mike Pourney acting as CEO and overseeing strategic planning.

MBTA to open Wachusett station on Friday

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced the Fitchburg Line’s new Wachusett Commuter Rail Station is set for a partial opening on Friday, Sept. 30.

Sound Transit begins light-rail service to Angle Lake

Sound Transit kicked off light-rail service to Angle Lake this weekend following a dedication ceremony and inaugural train ride sponsored by Alaska Airlines.

HNTB names Zlatanic chair, national tunnel practice

HNTB Corporation has appointed Sanja Zlatanic as chair, national tunnel practice.

MBTA takes on problematic trees

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has selected Northern Tree Service, Inc. (NTS) to remove several trees adjacent to its Green Line that transit officials say pose risks due to dead and decaying branches.

CHA Consulting names Hensley executive of new Transportation Group

CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has announced that John Hensley will be its new Transportation Group executive.

Port of Long Beach taps interim CEO with heavy rail experience

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has announced the appointment of Duane Kenagy, P.E., as the Port of Long Beach’s interim CEO.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff names four to leadership positions

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff (WSP), a global engineering and professional services organization, has announced four new appointments within the company.

TranSystems partners on new construction technology, adds Rock as SE regional VP

TranSystems has announced a new partnership with Seattle-based software company Pavia Systems to use HeadLight, a project inspection system that will be available to regional construction projects nationwide.

Canadian Pacific’s Guido De Ciccio retires

Guido De Ciccio, Canadian Pacific (CP) senior vice president, Operations Western Region, announced his retirement from CP after 40 years with the company on Sept. 15.

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