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Canada's federal 2017 budget was released March 22 in a move the government called "the next step in the government's long-term plan to create jobs and strengthen the middle class."
The budget contained few surprises and little new spending that had not been previously discussed, but it continues the federal government's push toward public transit projects with inclusion of CA$25 billion (US$18.7 billion) through various avenues.
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Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Lakeshore East - East Corridor Expansion project.
The RFQ scope of work calls for the construction and finance of 6.8 miles of third track to be built between Beechgrove Road and Durham Junction; the expansion and upgrade of two rail bridges; the expansion and rehabilitation of existing culverts and the construction of retaining walls to support additional track grading for the corridor.
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Rail News: Passenger Rail
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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said the commonwealth would take on an independent review of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) "to identify potential changes to governance and funding, and help position WMATA to support growth in the region."
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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board of Directors is moving forward with an environmental study that will look into building run through tracks at Union Station.
The Link Union Station project would expand the station's passenger concourse with retail and passenger amenities; reconfigure the station entry tracks or "throat," as well as the elevation of the rail yard, run-through tracks and loop track.
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Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals
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Julie Tufte, a certified safety professional, recently joined TKDA as safety manager.
Tufte will help expand TKDA's in-house safety program and assist clients in developing or managing their own safety programs.
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3/24/2017
Rail News: Mechanical
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The Sound Transit Board of Directors authorized award of a contract to Hoffman Construction Company to build the U District Station finishes for the Northgate Link opening in 2021.
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David Strong has joined Parsons as vice president and rail systems lead for the New York and New Jersey region.
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Rail News: Supplier Spotlight
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Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation
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Rail News: Intermodal
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Rail News: Rail Industry Trends