voestalpine Nortrak Inc. and NICE Rail Products have launched EvertrakTM composite crossties.
The companies say the partnership to develop Evertrak™ ties is the result of many months of customer input, research and testing. The product line consists of standard crossties, turnout ties and specialty ties for bridges, tunnels and grade crossings and is suitable for interspersing with wood ties, especially in areas of termite infestation, salt water intrusion or soft sub-grade.
voestalpine Nortrak Inc. and NICE Rail Products have launched EvertrakTM composite crossties.
The companies say the partnership to develop Evertrak™ ties is the result of many months of customer input, research and testing. The product line consists of standard crossties, turnout ties and specialty ties for bridges, tunnels and grade crossings and is suitable for interspersing with wood ties, especially in areas of termite infestation, salt water intrusion or soft sub-grade.
Robert Vaughan has been named to the governing board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA).
He'll serve as the business representative for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, SFRTA officials said in a press release.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) later this month will host three public hearings on the King of Prussia Rail project.
To be held Nov. 13 and 15, the meetings will include an open house and presentation about the project, which calls for extending SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line into King of Prussia and Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania.
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Popular Science magazine has recognized Sound Transit's technology for operating light-rail trains across a floating bridge as one of the most important engineering innovations of 2017.
As part of its 14-mile East Link extension, the agency plans to build light rail on the Homer M. Hadley vehicular bridge over Lake Washington near Seattle
New Jersey Transit has lengthened the light-rail platforms by 25 feet at the Exchange Place Station in Jersey City, the agency announced earlier this week.
At 190 feet, the extended platforms now can accommodate extended light-rail cars on the Hudson-Bergen Line. The longer cars contain 102 seats, while the regularly sized units have 68 seats. The extended cars also feature more room for riders to stand.
The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor will receive a $9.85 million FASTLANE small project grant toward the port's nearly $20 million expansion, port officials announced yesterday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao confirmed the port received congressional approval for the grant, according to a Ports of Indiana press release.
All projects recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grants as part of the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) program have been approved by Congress.
All projects recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grants as part of the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) program have been approved by Congress.
All projects recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grants as part of the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) program have been approved by Congress.
Michael Walters has been elected to be chairman of the North Carolina Railroad Company's (NCRR) Board of Directors.
NCRR elected Walters during the September meeting of the board of directors. He succeeds Franklin Rouse, who has served as chairman since 2014 and will remain on the board.
Michael Walters has been elected to be chairman of the North Carolina Railroad Company's (NCRR) Board of Directors.
NCRR elected Walters during the September meeting of the board of directors. He succeeds Franklin Rouse, who has served as chairman since 2014 and will remain on the board.
Michael Walters has been elected to be chairman of the North Carolina Railroad Company's (NCRR) Board of Directors.
NCRR elected Walters during the September meeting of the board of directors. He succeeds Franklin Rouse, who has served as chairman since 2014 and will remain on the board.
SNC-Lavalin has acquired Data Transfer Solutions LLC (DTS) for $45 million. The company says the acquisition will add to the capabilities of SNC-Lavalin's Atkins sector and will enhance service offerings in digital asset management for clients.
"DTS is an exciting addition to our organization. The acquisition will add enhanced service offerings in digital asset management for clients and is in line with the company's stated strategy of expansion in digital technology to enhance efficiency of our service delivery to our clients across our core sectors," said Neil Bruce, president and CEO, SNC-Lavalin.
SNC-Lavalin has acquired Data Transfer Solutions LLC (DTS) for $45 million. The company says the acquisition will add to the capabilities of SNC-Lavalin's Atkins sector and will enhance service offerings in digital asset management for clients.
"DTS is an exciting addition to our organization. The acquisition will add enhanced service offerings in digital asset management for clients and is in line with the company's stated strategy of expansion in digital technology to enhance efficiency of our service delivery to our clients across our core sectors," said Neil Bruce, president and CEO, SNC-Lavalin.
SNC-Lavalin has acquired Data Transfer Solutions LLC (DTS) for $45 million. The company says the acquisition will add to the capabilities of SNC-Lavalin's Atkins sector and will enhance service offerings in digital asset management for clients.
"DTS is an exciting addition to our organization. The acquisition will add enhanced service offerings in digital asset management for clients and is in line with the company's stated strategy of expansion in digital technology to enhance efficiency of our service delivery to our clients across our core sectors," said Neil Bruce, president and CEO, SNC-Lavalin.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 28, 2017, as well as volumes for October 2017, which was the best month for intermodal rail traffic in history.
Amtrak launched Northeast Regional daily service to and from Roanoke, Virginia, yesterday, returning passenger-rail service to the city for the first time in nearly four decades.
Amtrak, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and Roanoke officials partnered to bring the service back to the city, marking the fourth expansion of Amtrak service in Virginia since 2009.