Orseno named Metra’s interim executive director

In Chicago, Metra has selected Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operations Officer Donald Orseno, a lifelong railroader, as the interim executive director/CEO.

Vossloh plans production plant for fastening systems

Vossloh AG is stepping up its presence in North America and opening a production plant for its rail fastening systems in the U.S. The fitting out of the facility will start in the third quarter of 2013, with plant commissioning followed by regular production scheduled to begin after mid-2014. There will be 50 new jobs at the plant in Waco, Texas.

New Jersey plans storm resilient power grid

The state of New Jersey is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy to design NJ TransitGrid, a first-of-its-kind electrical microgrid capable of supplying highly-reliable power during storms or other times when the traditional centralized grid is compromised.

Parsons Brinckerhoff receives CTA construction management contract

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has awarded a contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff to provide construction management services for transit projects throughout its system.

Community leaders rally behind Caltrain’s TIGER grant request

Elected officials and community leaders are rallying in support of Caltrain‘s $20-million request for federal funding to help electrify and upgrade the performance, operating efficiency, capacity, safety and reliability of the passenger rail service.

Rick Corman, 1955-2013

Richard J. “Rick” Corman, founder of R. J. Corman Railroad Group, died the morning of August 23, 2013, following a 12-year battle with multiple myeloma. Corman died at his home in Nicholasville, Ky., surrounded by his family. He was 58.

VIA Rail suspends service due to track conditions

VIA Rail Canada has suspended service between Matapédia, New Carlisle and Gaspé, as a result of Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG)’s rail infrastructure problems in Quebec.

Van Schaick joins Watco as AVP government affairs

Watco Companies hired Jeff Van Schaick as assistant vice president, government affairs.

IBISWorld: Track construction is strong, expected to grow

According to a report by industry research firm IBISWorld, despite a slight downturn during the recession, the railroad track construction industry has experienced strong growth in the past five years

RTD FasTracks marks milestones on two projects

In Denver, Colo., the Regional Transportation District (RTD) celebrates milestones on its Eagle P3 project and I-225 Rail Line.

Tacoma Link celebrates ten years and 9.4 million riders

Sound Transit celebrated 10 years of light-rail service on its Tacoma Link August 21.

Florida DOT awards four intermodal support grants

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded more than $4.9 million to intermodal projects in the state. FDOT selected four projects to fund from a total of eight applications received in the FY 2012/2013 funding cycle.

LIRR’s Massapequa Station rehab enters next phase

The next segment of a $40-million facelift of the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Massapequa Station started August 21, as the railroad continues the work it began in the spring on a two-year rehabilitation project.

BNSF plans $125 million capital program in Washington state

BNSF plans to invest an estimated $125 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement and expansion projects in Washington state this year.

Work starts on landslide solutions for Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor

Work is underway to help stabilize slopes and stop landslides along the Pacific Northwest’s only north-south passenger rail corridor.

Metro-North’s new West Haven Station now open

The new $103-million West Haven passenger rail station, which is used by New Haven Line customers and operated by Metro-North Railroad under contract to Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), is now open.

PATH on track with Harrison Station rehabilitation

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Harrison Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. (PATH) rail station is on track to being transformed into a 21st Century transit facility as part of Harrison’s ongoing renaissance project.

Greenbriar Equity Group acquires Nordco

Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, a New York-based private equity firm focused exclusively on the global transportation industry, has acquired Nordco Inc. Nordco will immediately become a majority-owned Greenbriar portfolio company.

Tutor Perini JV executes contract for California High-Speed Rail Project

Tutor Perini Corporation’s joint venture has executed a contract with the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) for the design and construction of the initial Madera to Fresno segment of the California high-speed rail system.

UTA opens Draper Line, wraps up FrontLines 2015 program ahead of schedule

Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Draper TRAX light-rail line, a 3.8-mile extension of service in the Salt Lake City area, is now open.

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