Railroad News

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is providing nearly $115 million for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) Regional Connector rail project.

The funds come from Proposition 1A bonds, which California voters approved in 2008. California Senate Bill 1029, which was signed into law in 2012, allocated the funds for the Metro project, CHSRA spokeswoman Adeline Yee said in an email.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.

The CP243 Interlocking Project and the Danbury Branch Dockyard are independent of the planned Walk Railroad Bridge replacement, but must be completed in advance of the bridge work. The interlocking project will improve the operations on the New Haven Line during construction of the new bridge while the dockyard project will improve dependability of operations and minimize impacts to commuter rail services during bridge construction.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.

The CP243 Interlocking Project and the Danbury Branch Dockyard are independent of the planned Walk Railroad Bridge replacement, but must be completed in advance of the bridge work. The interlocking project will improve the operations on the New Haven Line during construction of the new bridge while the dockyard project will improve dependability of operations and minimize impacts to commuter rail services during bridge construction.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.

The CP243 Interlocking Project and the Danbury Branch Dockyard are independent of the planned Walk Railroad Bridge replacement, but must be completed in advance of the bridge work. The interlocking project will improve the operations on the New Haven Line during construction of the new bridge while the dockyard project will improve dependability of operations and minimize impacts to commuter rail services during bridge construction.

CSX Corp. shareholders attending the company's annual meeting yesterday approved an $84 million compensation package for E. Hunter Harrison to serve as chief executive officer. 

The payment package was associated with Harrison's decision to join the company as its top executive earlier this year. Harrison had said he would not serve if shareholders did not approve the payment package.

CSX Corp. shareholders attending the company's annual meeting yesterday approved an $84 million compensation package for E. Hunter Harrison to serve as chief executive officer. 

The payment package was associated with Harrison's decision to join the company as its top executive earlier this year. Harrison had said he would not serve if shareholders did not approve the payment package.

VHB promoted Steve McElligott to senior vice president and national transportation agencies market leader. In his new roles, McElligott is responsible for prioritizing, developing and implementing the strategic framework for the firm's growing transportation practice.

The company says McElligott will work with local, regional and corporate leaders to assist clients with their most complex transportation challenges and help them make informed, smart decisions on where and how to improve existing and proposed infrastructure, while supporting the growth that is essential to the vitality of their communities.

VHB promoted Steve McElligott to senior vice president and national transportation agencies market leader. In his new roles, McElligott is responsible for prioritizing, developing and implementing the strategic framework for the firm's growing transportation practice.

The company says McElligott will work with local, regional and corporate leaders to assist clients with their most complex transportation challenges and help them make informed, smart decisions on where and how to improve existing and proposed infrastructure, while supporting the growth that is essential to the vitality of their communities.

VHB promoted Steve McElligott to senior vice president and national transportation agencies market leader. In his new roles, McElligott is responsible for prioritizing, developing and implementing the strategic framework for the firm's growing transportation practice.

The company says McElligott will work with local, regional and corporate leaders to assist clients with their most complex transportation challenges and help them make informed, smart decisions on where and how to improve existing and proposed infrastructure, while supporting the growth that is essential to the vitality of their communities.

As a part of its $3.1-billion capital plan for 2017, Union Pacific says it will boost safety and efficiency in Idaho with a $34.1-million investment.

The Class 1's investment plan will fund a range of initiatives including $30.2 million to maintain track and $2.1 million to maintain the state's bridges.

As a part of its $3.1-billion capital plan for 2017, Union Pacific says it will boost safety and efficiency in Idaho with a $34.1-million investment.

The Class 1's investment plan will fund a range of initiatives including $30.2 million to maintain track and $2.1 million to maintain the state's bridges.

As a part of its $3.1-billion capital plan for 2017, Union Pacific says it will boost safety and efficiency in Idaho with a $34.1-million investment.

The Class 1's investment plan will fund a range of initiatives including $30.2 million to maintain track and $2.1 million to maintain the state's bridges.

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority's (SMCTA) board has approved an $86.8 million budget for the agency's 2018 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

The budget includes $6.8 million for Caltrain capital investments and $12.7 million for grade separation projects, SMCTA officials said in a press release.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) later this month will hold a public hearing on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Purple Line extension's second phase.

The project's second phase involves extending the Purple Line subway 2.6 miles with two new stations. The SEIS expands on a previous environmental analysis conducted for the full project between 2007 and 2012, Metro officials said in a press release.

Don Sepulveda has been promoted to vice president and deputy national market lead in the Railroad and Transit Practice for Michael Baker International's West region.

Based in the firm's Los Angeles office, Sepulveda will serve as the main relationship manager for potential Class 1 railroads, transit authority clients and state Department of Transportation (DOT) Multimodal Divisions.

Don Sepulveda has been promoted to vice president and deputy national market lead in the Railroad and Transit Practice for Michael Baker International's West region.

Based in the firm's Los Angeles office, Sepulveda will serve as the main relationship manager for potential Class 1 railroads, transit authority clients and state Department of Transportation (DOT) Multimodal Divisions.

Don Sepulveda has been promoted to vice president and deputy national market lead in the Railroad and Transit Practice for Michael Baker International's West region.

Based in the firm's Los Angeles office, Sepulveda will serve as the main relationship manager for potential Class 1 railroads, transit authority clients and state Department of Transportation (DOT) Multimodal Divisions.

Union Pacific plans to invest $36 million into its Colorado infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of the Class 1's $3.1-billion capital plan for the year.

UP says the investment will fund $33 million in track maintenance and $1 million in bridge projects. Additional projects to see significant work include a $6 million investment in the rail line between Denver and Rollinsville to replace 34,148 crossties and install 24,338 tons of ballast. The line between Bond and Phippsburg will see $4.5 million in work to replace 31,662 crossties and install 24,165 tons of ballast.