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Apr
06

TransLink launches annual running rail replacement project

4/6/2017    

Rail News: MOW

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Apr
06

Montreal port reaches half-century mark

4/6/2017    

Rail News: Intermodal

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Apr
06

AAR: U.S. roads reached a few traffic highs in March, first quarter

4/6/2017    

Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

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Apr
06

House lawmakers seek 'robust funding' for transit security following Russia subway attack

4/6/2017    

Rail News: Security

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Apr
06

Vossloh names new management at several divisions

Vossloh has made six leadership changes that will affect its divisions serving the North American rail market.

 

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Apr
06

TriMet MAX improvements for Morrison-Yamhill project begins April 30

TriMet's Morrison-Yamhill MAX Improvements project kicks off on Sunday, April 30. Crews will begin maintenance and rehab on some of Portland's oldest MAX alignment along SW Morrison and Yamhill streets at 11th and 1st avenues downtown.

This project will require a longer, three-week disruption to MAX service as well as a two-week disruption to Portland Streetcar. Crews will remove wood crossties, improve the track bed, upgrade switch machines and replace special trackwork. Further east, crews will replace curved rail at the corners of 1st and Morrison and 1st and Yamhill.

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Apr
05

Final Four event drives weekend ridership for Valley Metro

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Apr
05

Select Sands to acquire UP-served loading facility in Arkansas

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Shippers

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Apr
05

SEPTA launches 'Key' fare payment on airport line

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Apr
05

NTSB reinstalls Sumwalt as vice chair, reaches golden anniversary

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation

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Apr
05

Texas railroad authority to negotiate operator contract with The Western Group

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

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Apr
05

Ontario to redevelop GO Transit station into Toronto transportation hub

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

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Apr
05

Greenbrier enters $1 billion pact to produce, jointly manage rail cars for MUL

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Mechanical

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Apr
05

TransLink to replace track pads, rail over 2.98 miles by July 2017

TransLink is replacing track pads and approximately 5,000 linear meters (16,404 linear feet) of running rail this year as a part of its annual Expo Line Running Rail Replacement Project.

TransLink will tackle the work at four major Vancouver-area locations this year, close to Metrotown, Main Street–Science World, Stadium–Chinatown and Waterfront stations. Work is expected to be complete in July 2017.

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Apr
05

Michael Baker hires Ted Coffey as VP to oversee East Coast railroad and transit operations

Michael Baker International hired Ted Coffey as vice president and deputy national market lead in the railroad and transit practice. In this role, Coffey will oversee Michael Baker's East Coast railroad and transit operations, leading business and strategic development.

Based in the Chicago office, Coffey will work directly with current and potential Class 1 railroads, transit authority clients and state Department of Transportation Multimodal Divisions serving as the main relationship manager. Michael Baker says Coffey's experience in rail and public transit will bring "proven capabilities in developing successful client strategies, fostering teaming opportunities and nurturing client relationships" to its company.

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Apr
05

Toronto Pearson could become transit center

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) hosted provincial and local mayors to discuss its vision of a transit center to be developed at Toronto Pearson airport.

The discussion included Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca and local mayors, including Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Toronto Mayor John Tory, Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey and Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic at the April 4 meeting.

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Apr
05

SNC-Lavalin makes offer to buy WS Atkins

SNC-Lavalin has offered to acquire WS Atkins for CA$3.5 billion (US$2.6 billion). The two firms are still in discussions.

SNC-Lavalin issued a statement regarding the potential transaction saying it offered 2,080 pence per WS Atkins share in cash. The offer is subject to many preconditions including the recommendation of the WS Atkins Board.

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Apr
05

Annual report: Alaska Railroad's revenue, freight traffic tumbled again in 2016

4/5/2017    

Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals

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Apr
04

Rail supplier news from Kelso, Bombardier, Lilee, Cando and Gannett Fleming (April 4)

4/4/2017    

Rail News: Supplier Spotlight

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Apr
04

TriMet to rehab light-rail track in downtown Portland

4/4/2017    

Rail News: MOW

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