Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx issued two Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the Union Station Enhancement project and the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously last week to approve a 30-year contract worth $4.9 billion with LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Automated People Mover (APM) train system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Union Pacific Railroad this year will invest $24 million in its infrastructure in Colorado.
The Class I has set aside $17.3 million to maintain track and $4.8 million to maintain bridges in the state. Key projects will include $3.4 million to replace more than 26,000 ties between Denver and Fort Lupton, and $3.3 million to replace more than 19,000 ties between Lazear and Somerset.
Union Pacific Railroad this year will invest $24 million in its infrastructure in Colorado.
The Class I has set aside $17.3 million to maintain track and $4.8 million to maintain bridges in the state. Key projects will include $3.4 million to replace more than 26,000 ties between Denver and Fort Lupton, and $3.3 million to replace more than 19,000 ties between Lazear and Somerset.
The League of Railway Women (LRW) inducted Kathy Keeney, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) vice president of Member Engagement & Sales, into the LRW Hall of Fame.
Amtrak last month ended its ticket discounts for military veterans, an action that has prompted a change.org petition asking the national passenger railroad to reinstate the program.
Amtrak eliminated its "Veterans Advantage" discount on Amtrak tickets for travel and on weekend Acela service on March 26, after offering the program since February 2001.
R. J. Corman Railroad Group LLC has hired Paul Lauritzen as vice president of transportation.
Lauritzen will direct and oversee R. J. Corman Railroad Switching Co. LLC, which provides railroad services for U.S. industrial facilities that include loading, assembly, disassembly and movement of rail-car consists, R. J. Corman officials said in a press release.
In a change of leadership for one of its divisions, Paul Lauritzen has joined R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC as vice president of transportation.
Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have chosen Mosaic Transit Group as the preferred bidder to design, build, finance and maintain the CA$1.2 billion Finch West light-rail project.
The agencies expect to reach financial closure and award the contract this spring, with design and construction to begin shortly after, according to an IO press release.
Union Pacific (UP) will invest $24.2 million into its Colorado network as part of the railroad's 2018 capital program.
Canadian Pacific and two of its unions — the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference – Train & Engine (TCRC) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) — are working through the collective bargaining process, the Class I announced late last week.
However, a "significant gap" remains between the railroad and the unions. If an agreement cannot be reached, a work stoppage could occur as early as April 21, CP officials said in a press release.
Canadian Pacific and two of its unions — the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference – Train & Engine (TCRC) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) — are working through the collective bargaining process, the Class I announced late last week.
However, a "significant gap" remains between the railroad and the unions. If an agreement cannot be reached, a work stoppage could occur as early as April 21, CP officials said in a press release.
Koppers Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Cox Industrial for $200 million in cash. Cox Industrial manufactures and distributes power distribution and transmission poles, pilings and related products to investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives and municipalities. The acquisition advances Koppers' strategy to become a "vertically integrated, high-value global supplier of wood-based technologies to infrastructure markets," company officials said in a press release. Koppers had exited the utility pole market in January 2015. However, the opportunity to re-enter the market with a "growth-focused management team" and the scale to compete was "attractive and compelling," said Koppers President and Chief Executive Officer Leroy Ball.
CSX has ordered Protran Technology's collision avoidance system (CAS) for installation on several hundred of its railway track machines. The system uses a radio solution to provide consistent distance measurements and alerts to other vehicles in the area. The CAS is expandable to provide protection to workers, as well as warnings for end of work zones. All safety interactions are recorded for review, Protran officials said in a press release. Financial details of CSX's order were not disclosed.
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a request for proposals (RFP) to five prequalified teams to build and finance infrastructure upgrades on GO Transit's Lakeshore East line.
The scope of work includes two grade separations, track grading and drainage work and utility relocation along the central segment of the Lakeshore East corridor.
The government of Canada is committing CA$18.4 million (US$14.6 million) to the Port of Montréal for a rail project that will enhance trade corridors and help move commercial goods to market.
"Our government is investing in Canada's economy by making improvements to our trade and transportation corridors. We are supporting projects that will efficiently move commercial goods to market and people to their destinations, stimulate economic growth, create quality middle-class jobs, and ensure that Canada's transportation networks remain competitive and efficient," said Canada's Minister of Transport Marc Garneau.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General has agreed to an audit of California's high-speed rail project, U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) announced yesterday.
The office agreed to action after Denham requested in December 2017 that it look into the project's "continued cost overruns" and a timeline that has grown over the years.
At an TRANSCAER® Awards ceremony held this week, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) was recognized for advancing rail safety awareness and emergency response training.
RAC's Director of Dangerous Goods Andy Ash and transportation of dangerous goods specialists Jean-Pierre Couture and Curtis Myson each won Regional Service Awards for promoting and growing the TRANSCAER initiative in Ontario, Quebec and the Prairies, respectively, according to an RAC press release.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) new president will be Phillip Eng.
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