Amtrak designated a team lead by Riverside Investment & Development Co. as the Master Developer for commercial elements of Chicago Union Station (CUS) and neighboring Amtrak-owned properties.
Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman made the announcement this morning at CUS with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, other stakeholders and civic leaders.
Amtrak designated a team lead by Riverside Investment & Development Co. as the Master Developer for commercial elements of Chicago Union Station (CUS) and neighboring Amtrak-owned properties.
Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman made the announcement this morning at CUS with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, other stakeholders and civic leaders.
Amtrak designated a team lead by Riverside Investment & Development Co. as the Master Developer for commercial elements of Chicago Union Station (CUS) and neighboring Amtrak-owned properties.
Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman made the announcement this morning at CUS with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, other stakeholders and civic leaders.
Union Pacific plans to invest $49 million into its Missouri 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 $43 million in track maintenance and $3 million in bridge projects. Additional projects to see significant work include $12 million investment in the rail line between Labadie and Chamois to replace 92,174 crossties and install 34,481 tons of ballast. The line between Mineral Point and Annapolis will see $7 million in work to replace 57,489 crossties and install 42,462 tons of ballast.
Union Pacific plans to invest $49 million into its Missouri 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 $43 million in track maintenance and $3 million in bridge projects. Additional projects to see significant work include $12 million investment in the rail line between Labadie and Chamois to replace 92,174 crossties and install 34,481 tons of ballast. The line between Mineral Point and Annapolis will see $7 million in work to replace 57,489 crossties and install 42,462 tons of ballast.
Union Pacific plans to invest $49 million into its Missouri 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 $43 million in track maintenance and $3 million in bridge projects. Additional projects to see significant work include $12 million investment in the rail line between Labadie and Chamois to replace 92,174 crossties and install 34,481 tons of ballast. The line between Mineral Point and Annapolis will see $7 million in work to replace 57,489 crossties and install 42,462 tons of ballast.
Metra's board yesterday approved an $11 million contract with Railhead Corp. to install a new inward-facing camera system on locomotives, cab cars and Highliner cars.
The Chicago commuter railroad will use the system to verify that train crews are following safety laws and operating rules. The system also will be used to gather information in accident investigations and document any criminal acts, Metra officials said in a press release.
The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Outstanding Woman of the Year Award, which is co-sponsored by Progressive Railroading.
For two decades, the LRIW has been recognizing women who have made significant contributions to the rail industry through leadership, dedication and vision. Women working in the North American rail industry are eligible to receive the award.
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) on Tuesday expressed concern about port-related funding cuts in President Donald Trump's proposed fiscal-year 2018 budget.
Trump's budget would reduce funding to many programs that are "critically important to ports," including Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants and port security grants, AAPA officials said in a press release. The president's proposed budget would eliminate the TIGER program, which last year awarded $61.9 million in multimodal infrastructure grants, such as money for dock, rail and road improvements.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has asked for final proposals for the revived Green Line extension project from three design-build contractor teams shortlisted in February.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has asked for final proposals for the revived Green Line extension project from three design-build contractor teams shortlisted in February.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has asked for final proposals for the revived Green Line extension project from three design-build contractor teams shortlisted in February.
The Metra Board of Directors approved a trio of contracts May 24 that will see inward-facing cameras installed on its system, renovations made to its Hazel Crest Station and work performed on several bridges.
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics, LLC (Twin Eagle), a subsidiary of Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC, outlined plans to expand the Permian Rail Park near Big Springs, Texas.
Twin Eagle said the expansion of the Union Pacific-served park is to meet the strong demand of the Midland Basin. Phase 1 of the unit train capable rail park was completed in February of 2016 and comprised 33,000 feet of track for rail-to-truck frac sand trans-loading services. Phase 2 of the park includes 15,000 tons of flat storage, 7,800 feet of additional rail track and a 50-percent expansion of the transload road. Phase 3 will include the development of the rail park's 150-acre Lot 2 parcel. The new development of Lot 2 will feature 30,000 tons of rail-accessible vertical silo storage. Phase 3 of the park will break ground next month and will be completed by the first quarter of 2018.
The Metra Board of Directors approved a trio of contracts May 24 that will see inward-facing cameras installed on its system, renovations made to its Hazel Crest Station and work performed on several bridges.
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics, LLC (Twin Eagle), a subsidiary of Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC, outlined plans to expand the Permian Rail Park near Big Springs, Texas.
Twin Eagle said the expansion of the Union Pacific-served park is to meet the strong demand of the Midland Basin. Phase 1 of the unit train capable rail park was completed in February of 2016 and comprised 33,000 feet of track for rail-to-truck frac sand trans-loading services. Phase 2 of the park includes 15,000 tons of flat storage, 7,800 feet of additional rail track and a 50-percent expansion of the transload road. Phase 3 will include the development of the rail park's 150-acre Lot 2 parcel. The new development of Lot 2 will feature 30,000 tons of rail-accessible vertical silo storage. Phase 3 of the park will break ground next month and will be completed by the first quarter of 2018.
The Metra Board of Directors approved a trio of contracts May 24 that will see inward-facing cameras installed on its system, renovations made to its Hazel Crest Station and work performed on several bridges.
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics, LLC (Twin Eagle), a subsidiary of Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC, outlined plans to expand the Permian Rail Park near Big Springs, Texas.
Twin Eagle said the expansion of the Union Pacific-served park is to meet the strong demand of the Midland Basin. Phase 1 of the unit train capable rail park was completed in February of 2016 and comprised 33,000 feet of track for rail-to-truck frac sand trans-loading services. Phase 2 of the park includes 15,000 tons of flat storage, 7,800 feet of additional rail track and a 50-percent expansion of the transload road. Phase 3 will include the development of the rail park's 150-acre Lot 2 parcel. The new development of Lot 2 will feature 30,000 tons of rail-accessible vertical silo storage. Phase 3 of the park will break ground next month and will be completed by the first quarter of 2018.