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Mar
21

Begeman named permanent STB chairman

 

First nominated to the STB by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2011, Begeman, 53, is serving her second and final term, which expires Dec. 31, 2020 but which allows for a 12-month holdover pending Senate confirmation of a successor. STB members are limited to two five-year terms by statute.

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Mar
21

Begeman named permanent STB chairman

 

First nominated to the STB by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2011, Begeman, 53, is serving her second and final term, which expires Dec. 31, 2020 but which allows for a 12-month holdover pending Senate confirmation of a successor. STB members are limited to two five-year terms by statute.

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Mar
21

Begeman named permanent STB chairman

 

First nominated to the STB by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2011, Begeman, 53, is serving her second and final term, which expires Dec. 31, 2020 but which allows for a 12-month holdover pending Senate confirmation of a successor. STB members are limited to two five-year terms by statute.

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Mar
20

Metra to renovate LaSalle Street Station in downtown Chicago

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As part of the project, crews will replace the 20,000-square-foot concourse surface.Photo – Metra

Metra next week will launch a $2.95 million project to renovate the LaSalle Street Station concourse in downtown Chicago.

Crews will replace the 20,000-square-foot concourse surface, as well as support pillars.

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Mar
20

Pacific Harbor Line marks two decades of service

The Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) this year marks its 20th anniversary.

The Anacostia Rail Holdings-owned short line held a ceremony last month to mark the occasion. The event included a tour of PHL facilities aboard a special train, Anacostia officials said in a press release.

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Mar
20

BRS, Amtrak sign tentative agreement

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The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) and Amtrak have reached and signed a tentative agreement covering wages and benefits.The agreement provides for a wage increase through 2021, with an 18.8 percent compounded increase over the life of the agreement, BRS officials said in a press release.Additionally, the agreement calls for freezing the monthly health care contribution, with new benefits provided. The pact also establishes a new-hire alternative health care plan.The tentative agreement will be submitted to BRS members at Amtrak to consider and vote on ratification.

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Mar
20

FRA holding PTC meetings with railroads, suppliers

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) leadership is stepping up its role in the journey toward positive train control (PTC) implementation by meeting with railroad and supply representatives to ensure progress is being made.

FRA hosted face-to-face meetings earlier this year with each of the 41 railroads subject to the PTC mandate. FRA explains that the purpose of the meetings was to evaluate each railroad's PTC status and learn what remaining steps each needs to take to have a PTC system fully implemented by the December 2018 deadline or, at a minimum, to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule.

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Mar
20

FRA holding PTC meetings with railroads, suppliers

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) leadership is stepping up its role in the journey toward positive train control (PTC) implementation by meeting with railroad and supply representatives to ensure progress is being made.

FRA hosted face-to-face meetings earlier this year with each of the 41 railroads subject to the PTC mandate. FRA explains that the purpose of the meetings was to evaluate each railroad's PTC status and learn what remaining steps each needs to take to have a PTC system fully implemented by the December 2018 deadline or, at a minimum, to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule.

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Mar
20

FRA holding PTC meetings with railroads, suppliers

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) leadership is stepping up its role in the journey toward positive train control (PTC) implementation by meeting with railroad and supply representatives to ensure progress is being made.

FRA hosted face-to-face meetings earlier this year with each of the 41 railroads subject to the PTC mandate. FRA explains that the purpose of the meetings was to evaluate each railroad's PTC status and learn what remaining steps each needs to take to have a PTC system fully implemented by the December 2018 deadline or, at a minimum, to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule.

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Mar
20

FTA certifies SSO Programs in Massachusetts and Hawaii

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has certified the rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs of Massachusetts and Hawaii.

The two states become the fifth and sixth states to obtain federal certification of their SSO Programs along with Utah, Minnesota, Ohio and the District of Columbia.

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Mar
20

FTA certifies SSO Programs in Massachusetts and Hawaii

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has certified the rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs of Massachusetts and Hawaii.

The two states become the fifth and sixth states to obtain federal certification of their SSO Programs along with Utah, Minnesota, Ohio and the District of Columbia.

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Mar
20

FTA certifies SSO Programs in Massachusetts and Hawaii

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has certified the rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs of Massachusetts and Hawaii.

The two states become the fifth and sixth states to obtain federal certification of their SSO Programs along with Utah, Minnesota, Ohio and the District of Columbia.

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Mar
20

TRC awarded contract with LACMTA

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has selected TRC Companies Inc., to provide services for the agency's environmental program.

 

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Mar
20

TRC awarded contract with LACMTA

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has selected TRC Companies Inc., to provide services for the agency's environmental program.

 

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Mar
20

TRC awarded contract with LACMTA

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has selected TRC Companies Inc., to provide services for the agency's environmental program.

 

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Mar
20

Union Pacific Louisiana network to receive $87 million investment

Union Pacific will spend an estimated $87 million on its Louisiana network this year to enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

The company's planned investment in the state includes $48 million to maintain track and $18 million to maintain bridges. Key projects to progress this year in Louisiana include a $16 million investment in the rail line between Alexandria and Shreveport to replace 149,977 crossties and install 56,869 tons of ballast, as well as a $12 million investment in the rail line between Luling and Livonia to replace 82,152 crossties and install 39,693 tons of ballast.

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Mar
20

Union Pacific Louisiana network to receive $87 million investment

Union Pacific will spend an estimated $87 million on its Louisiana network this year to enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

The company's planned investment in the state includes $48 million to maintain track and $18 million to maintain bridges. Key projects to progress this year in Louisiana include a $16 million investment in the rail line between Alexandria and Shreveport to replace 149,977 crossties and install 56,869 tons of ballast, as well as a $12 million investment in the rail line between Luling and Livonia to replace 82,152 crossties and install 39,693 tons of ballast.

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Mar
20

Union Pacific Louisiana network to receive $87 million investment

Union Pacific will spend an estimated $87 million on its Louisiana network this year to enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

The company's planned investment in the state includes $48 million to maintain track and $18 million to maintain bridges. Key projects to progress this year in Louisiana include a $16 million investment in the rail line between Alexandria and Shreveport to replace 149,977 crossties and install 56,869 tons of ballast, as well as a $12 million investment in the rail line between Luling and Livonia to replace 82,152 crossties and install 39,693 tons of ballast.

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Mar
20

Canada to fund replacement of VIA Rail's Quebec City-Windsor fleet

The Canadian government will provide the funding to replace VIA Rail Canada Inc.'s fleet in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor, Canada's Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced yesterday.

The existing rolling stock in the corridor is reaching the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced to help maintain passenger safety for the next 30 years, Transport Canada officials said in a press release.

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Mar
20

CSX appoints Williams vice president, controller

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CSX Corp. has named Angela Williams vice president and corporate controller. She succeeds Andrew Glassman, who has provided notice that he will leave the company to pursue other opportunities, CSX officials announced yesterday in a press release.Prior to her new role, Williams served as CSX's assistant controller. She joined the company in 2003 and has served in various positions in the accounting organization. A certified public accountant, Williams also has served stints with KPMG LLP and Winn-Dixie Stores Inc."Angie's depth of knowledge of our business and her strong accounting acumen will be invaluable as we continue to build momentum behind our strategy to become the best run railroad in North America," said CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank Lonegro. Lonegro thanked Glassman for his service to CSX."Drew's keen analytical skills, and strong strategic, financial and accounting experience will serve him well in the future," said Lonegro.Glassman has agreed to stay at CSX through June 30 to assist with the transition.

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