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Jun
13

Louis Berger and Egis enter joint venture

Louis Berger and Egis joined in an exclusive partnership "to meet the project development and delivery needs for mass transit, rail and freight owners and operators in North America."

The Louis Berger-Egis joint venture made its debut during the American Public Transportation Association conference in Baltimore, Md..

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Jun
13

Louis Berger and Egis enter joint venture

Louis Berger and Egis joined in an exclusive partnership "to meet the project development and delivery needs for mass transit, rail and freight owners and operators in North America."

The Louis Berger-Egis joint venture made its debut during the American Public Transportation Association conference in Baltimore, Md..

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Jun
13

Louis Berger and Egis enter joint venture

Louis Berger and Egis joined in an exclusive partnership "to meet the project development and delivery needs for mass transit, rail and freight owners and operators in North America."

The Louis Berger-Egis joint venture made its debut during the American Public Transportation Association conference in Baltimore, Md..

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Jun
13

Union Pacific to invest $22 million in two key projects in New Mexico rail maintenance

The Class 1 plans to invest $22 million to maintain track and $1 million in other improvements across the state. Projects include a $14 million investment in the rail line between Carrizozo and Fort Bliss to replace 116,318 crossties and install 55,470 tons of ballast and a $1.6 million investment in the rail line across Lordsburg to replace 10,615 crossties and install 3,000 tons of ballast.

This year's planned $23 million capital expenditure in New Mexico adds to the more than $105 million the railroad has invested in the state between 2012 and 2016.

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Jun
13

Union Pacific to invest $22 million in two key projects in New Mexico rail maintenance

The Class 1 plans to invest $22 million to maintain track and $1 million in other improvements across the state. Projects include a $14 million investment in the rail line between Carrizozo and Fort Bliss to replace 116,318 crossties and install 55,470 tons of ballast and a $1.6 million investment in the rail line across Lordsburg to replace 10,615 crossties and install 3,000 tons of ballast.

This year's planned $23 million capital expenditure in New Mexico adds to the more than $105 million the railroad has invested in the state between 2012 and 2016.

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Jun
13

Union Pacific to invest $22 million in two key projects in New Mexico rail maintenance

The Class 1 plans to invest $22 million to maintain track and $1 million in other improvements across the state. Projects include a $14 million investment in the rail line between Carrizozo and Fort Bliss to replace 116,318 crossties and install 55,470 tons of ballast and a $1.6 million investment in the rail line across Lordsburg to replace 10,615 crossties and install 3,000 tons of ballast.

This year's planned $23 million capital expenditure in New Mexico adds to the more than $105 million the railroad has invested in the state between 2012 and 2016.

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Jun
13

APTA recognizes rail agencies for safety, security

Rail News Home Passenger Rail 6/13/2017 Rail News: Passenger Rail
MARTA received the safety award in the heavy-rail category.Photo – APTA's Facebook

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) yesterday announced the winners of its annual Rail Safety and Security Excellence Awards.

The awards ceremony, which took place at the APTA Rail Conference in Baltimore, recognized North American rail systems for excellence in safety and security programs and operations, APTA officials said in a press release.

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Jun
13

RFQ issued for Barrie Rail expansion project

The planned expansion of the Barrie GO line in Toronto, ON, Canada is taking a step forward with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

 

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Jun
13

RFQ issued for Barrie Rail expansion project

The planned expansion of the Barrie GO line in Toronto, ON, Canada is taking a step forward with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

 

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Jun
13

RFQ issued for Barrie Rail expansion project

The planned expansion of the Barrie GO line in Toronto, ON, Canada is taking a step forward with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

 

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Jun
13

IPS Cranes to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co.

Custom crane manufacturer IPS CRANES announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. (AOLCrane™).

IPS CRANES , based in St. Paul, Minn., says the merger "will enable [it] to achieve its mission to exceed customers' expectations and become the premier custom crane manufacturer."

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Jun
13

IPS Cranes to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co.

Custom crane manufacturer IPS CRANES announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. (AOLCrane™).

IPS CRANES , based in St. Paul, Minn., says the merger "will enable [it] to achieve its mission to exceed customers' expectations and become the premier custom crane manufacturer."

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Jun
13

IPS Cranes to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co.

Custom crane manufacturer IPS CRANES announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. (AOLCrane™).

IPS CRANES , based in St. Paul, Minn., says the merger "will enable [it] to achieve its mission to exceed customers' expectations and become the premier custom crane manufacturer."

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Jun
13

Trump budget presents 'dichotomy' for rail

By This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Senior Associate Editor

Unveiled last month, President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal-year 2018 federal budget would reduce the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) spending by 12.7 percent. On the chopping block: the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program, funding for Amtrak’s long-distance routes and the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program, also known as New Starts.

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Jun
12

Denver transit agency launches 'MyRide' fare payment system

Rail News Home Rail Industry Trends 6/12/2017 Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
RTD in January 2016 rolled out a pilot program for MyRide.Photo – Regional Transportation District of Denver

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver has formally launched a smart card fare payment system, the agency announced last week.

The "MyRide" system enable riders to load up to $200 to pay fares on RTD's trains and buses. Passengers with a MyRide card also receive a 25 cent discount per trip, RTD officials said in a press release.

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Jun
12

SEPTA gears up for trolley track renewal

Rail News Home Maintenance Of Way 6/12/2017 Rail News: Maintenance Of Way
The work will take place on Girard Avenue.Photo – SEPTA

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) next week will kick off a track renewal project on a portion of its Route 15 trolley line.

Scheduled to begin June 18, the work will take place on Girard Avenue between Broad Street and Corinthian Avenue in North Philadelphia. Crews will excavate and replace  4,100 track feet and repave the track area.

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Jun
12

Senate committee advances USDOT nominees

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 6/12/2017 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation
President Donald Trump last week nominated Steven Bradbury to serve as general counsel of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), while a Senate committee held nominations for other department positions, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reported.Bradbury headed the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice from 2005 to 2009. Currently, he is a litigation partner at Dechert LLP in Washington, D.C., according to the AASHTO Journal.Also last week, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced Trump's nomination of Derek Kan as USDOT undersecretary for policy, and Robert Sumwalt for another five-year term as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board.The Senate committee also is considering the nomination of Adam Sullivan as assistant secretary of transportation for government affairs. Trump has yet to nominate candidates for the department's open modal administrator positions, including those for rail, transit and highway, the Journal reported.

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Jun
12

Administration aims to reduce environmental permitting process to two years

President Donald Trump joined U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and other infrastructure stakeholders at USDOT's headquarters to close out Infrastructure Week and push the regulatory reform element of his infrastructure plan.

 

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Jun
12

Administration aims to reduce environmental permitting process to two years

President Donald Trump joined U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and other infrastructure stakeholders at USDOT's headquarters to close out Infrastructure Week and push the regulatory reform element of his infrastructure plan.

 

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Jun
12

Washouts, high water force OmniTRAX to suspend HBR service

Severe flooding and washout conditions have caused OminTRAX Inc. to suspend operations June 9 on northern segment of the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) between Amery and Churchill, Manitoba.

HBR has been unable to operate to Churchill since May 23 when high water made the track impassable. OmniTRAX does not expect to be able to resume operations before the winter season.

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