Railroad News

A new $130 million container staging facility designed to boost productivity will be constructed on Terminal Island at the Port of Los Angeles.

The Harbor Performance Enhancement Center (HPEC) — a public-private partnership dedicated to facilitating freight movement and supply-chain efficiencies — has reached an agreement with Macquarie Principal Finance to provide capital for the development of the 5.5 million-square-foot container hub.

Union Pacific detailed plans to invest $45 million during 2018 into its Oklahoma network. The railroad says the investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

Union Pacific detailed plans to invest $45 million during 2018 into its Oklahoma network. The railroad says the investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) has voted to offer a $102.7 million contract to Barletta Heavy Division for work to rebuild its Wellington Rail Yard and upgrade its signal systems.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) has voted to offer a $102.7 million contract to Barletta Heavy Division for work to rebuild its Wellington Rail Yard and upgrade its signal systems.

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) and local businesses are urging Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to amend a recent funding bill for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

In two March 26 letters, they expressed support for the $154 million set aside for WMATA but asked Northam to ensure that the funding doesn't come at the expense of other key transportation priorities in the region.

MTA Metro-North Railroad has begun a full-scale renewal of its station in White Plains, New York.

The $94 million project includes refurbishment of entrances, along with installation of security cameras and speakers throughout the station.

Sound Transit has started building light-rail guideway in the Bel-Red area of Bellevue, Washington.

Crews are setting girders that will support light-rail tracks near the future Bel-Red/130th Station, agency officials said in a press release.

BNSF Railway could begin a project to build a second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille this fall. The railroad has applied for permits that would see the new bridge constructed adjacent to the existing bridge.

"The new infrastructure will provide the capacity needed for BNSF's current traffic and future growth, benefiting all the commodities that we transport and the Amtrak trains that run on our mainline," the railroad said. "When completed, trains will run in both directions across the bridges, reducing the need for trains to stop as they wait for clearance to cross. The result will be reduced congestion, enhanced safety, shorter wait times at crossings and improved service to our customers."

BNSF Railway could begin a project to build a second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille this fall. The railroad has applied for permits that would see the new bridge constructed adjacent to the existing bridge.

"The new infrastructure will provide the capacity needed for BNSF's current traffic and future growth, benefiting all the commodities that we transport and the Amtrak trains that run on our mainline," the railroad said. "When completed, trains will run in both directions across the bridges, reducing the need for trains to stop as they wait for clearance to cross. The result will be reduced congestion, enhanced safety, shorter wait times at crossings and improved service to our customers."

Watco Cos. LLC, owner and operator of Greens Port Industrial Park located on the Houston Ship Channel, has acquired the assets of Industrial Terminals LP.

Watco has entered into a long-term lease for use and operation of Industrial Terminals' facility, which is adjacent to Greens Port, Watco officials said last week in a press release.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad has announced a full-scale renewal project that is underway which is intended to bring state-of-the-art improvements to its White Plains station.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad has announced a full-scale renewal project that is underway which is intended to bring state-of-the-art improvements to its White Plains station.

The transit network in Seattle, Wash., had a good news/bad news situation last week as one light-rail project progressed, while work was halted on a streetcar project.

The transit network in Seattle, Wash., had a good news/bad news situation last week as one light-rail project progressed, while work was halted on a streetcar project.

The Berkshire Flyer Working Group last week released a report examining the feasibility of Amtrak-operated rail service from New York City to Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

The initial service could run for 20 weeks of the year, or from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The corridor includes track segments owned by Amtrak and CSX.

Union Pacific (UP) has announced that it will spend about $56.2 million on its Nevada network in 2018 to enhance its safety, efficiency and customer service offerings.