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Oct
25

MBTA Green Line Extension project receives cost guarantee from two teams

Two of the three teams shortlisted for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) Project have said they can product the project at or under the $1.319-billion Affordability Limit.

The design-build teams issued the certifications as part of the final Request for Proposals process and MBTA says it allows the project to continue into its next phase.

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Oct
25

MBTA Green Line Extension project receives cost guarantee from two teams

Two of the three teams shortlisted for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) Project have said they can product the project at or under the $1.319-billion Affordability Limit.

The design-build teams issued the certifications as part of the final Request for Proposals process and MBTA says it allows the project to continue into its next phase.

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Oct
25

MBTA Green Line Extension project receives cost guarantee from two teams

Two of the three teams shortlisted for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) Project have said they can product the project at or under the $1.319-billion Affordability Limit.

The design-build teams issued the certifications as part of the final Request for Proposals process and MBTA says it allows the project to continue into its next phase.

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Oct
25

Toronto Tunnel Partners selected for GO RER rail tunnel project

A consortium led by EllisDon Capital Inc. and STRABAG Inc. has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx as the preferred proponent for the Highway 401 Rail Tunnel project.

In addition to leading Toronto Tunnel Partners (TTP), EllisDon Capital and STRABAG will serve as construction managers and financial advisors. TTP includes WSP Canada Inc., Dr. Sauer & Partners and Amec Foster Wheeler for design services. The Request for Qualifications for the project was issued in September 2016 and a Request for Proposals was issued in February 2017. IO and Metrolinx expect to reach financial close in late fall 2017, with construction to begin shortly after.

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Oct
25

Toronto Tunnel Partners selected for GO RER rail tunnel project

A consortium led by EllisDon Capital Inc. and STRABAG Inc. has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx as the preferred proponent for the Highway 401 Rail Tunnel project.

In addition to leading Toronto Tunnel Partners (TTP), EllisDon Capital and STRABAG will serve as construction managers and financial advisors. TTP includes WSP Canada Inc., Dr. Sauer & Partners and Amec Foster Wheeler for design services. The Request for Qualifications for the project was issued in September 2016 and a Request for Proposals was issued in February 2017. IO and Metrolinx expect to reach financial close in late fall 2017, with construction to begin shortly after.

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Oct
25

Toronto Tunnel Partners selected for GO RER rail tunnel project

A consortium led by EllisDon Capital Inc. and STRABAG Inc. has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx as the preferred proponent for the Highway 401 Rail Tunnel project.

In addition to leading Toronto Tunnel Partners (TTP), EllisDon Capital and STRABAG will serve as construction managers and financial advisors. TTP includes WSP Canada Inc., Dr. Sauer & Partners and Amec Foster Wheeler for design services. The Request for Qualifications for the project was issued in September 2016 and a Request for Proposals was issued in February 2017. IO and Metrolinx expect to reach financial close in late fall 2017, with construction to begin shortly after.

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Oct
24

USDOT solicits public input on draft strategic plan

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 10/24/2017 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is seeking This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until Nov. 13 on its draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022, the department announced late last week.The plan outlines U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's priorities for achieving four strategic goals:
• improve safety by reducing transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries across the transportation system;
• invest in infrastructure to ensure mobility and accessibility, and to stimulate economic growth, productivity and competitiveness for workers and businesses;
• lead the development and deployment of innovative practices and technologies that improve transportation safety and performance; and
• serve the nation with reduced regulatory burden and greater efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.After revising the draft, the department anticipates the final plan will be submitted to Congress in February 2018, according to a USDOT press release.

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Oct
24

Ohio commission OKs seven grade-crossing improvement projects

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) recently authorized construction of grade-crossing improvement projects in Ashland, Butler, Champaign, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Seneca and Wayne counties.

Railroads involved in the projects are the Northern Ohio & Western Railway (NOW), Norfolk Southern Railway, Ashland Railway (AR), Cleveland Commercial Railroad (CC), Indiana & Ohio Railway (IO) and CSX, according to a commission press release.

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Oct
24

FREIGHT RAIL INDUSTRY HONORS EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CSX’S MATT WILLIAMSON AWARDED 2017 PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 24, 2017 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today awarded the 2017 Professional Environmental Excellence Award, which is the highest honor for environmental professionals in the railroad industry, to CSX Railroad’s manager of Environmental and Industry Safety, Matt Williamson.  

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Oct
24

MTA, PATCO begin 'leaf-slime' removal from commuter-rail tracks

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has begun deploying work trains that spray water jets to clear tracks of slimy leaf debris, the agency announced yesterday.

Crews are operating the trains on MTA Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad and Staten Island Railway.

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Oct
24

Jacksonville port set cargo record in FY2017

The Jacksonville Port Authority's (JAXPORT) public sea terminals logged record growth in containers and overall tonnage during fiscal-year 2017, which ended Sept. 30.

JAXPORT moved more than 1 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 7 percent increase over FY2016, which also was a record year in container volumes for the port.  JAXPORT moved 9.3 million tons of cargo in FY2017, up 7 percent over the previous fiscal year.

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Oct
24

Metrolinx taps EllisDon, Strabag to upgrade Toronto rail tunnel

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The chosen team will build a second rail tunnel under Highways 401/409 to accommodate two tracks.Photo – Infrastructure Ontario

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have chosen Toronto Tunnel Partners as the preferred team to design, build and finance the development of an upgraded rail tunnel in the Toronto area.

The team is made up of EllisDon Civil and Strabag Inc. The project calls for building a second rail tunnel under Highways 401/409 to accommodate two tracks, allowing for more frequent GO Transit rail service.

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Oct
24

KCSM to serve new petroleum terminal near Mexico City

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USD Group LLC subsidiary Queretaro Energy Terminal (QET) has begun construction of a multimodal transloading terminal for petroleum product distribution in Queretaro, Mexico, the company announced yesterday.The QET will be served by Kansas City Southern de Mexico with access to all North American Class Is, according to a USD Group press release."Our investment in QET provides an attractive opportunity to establish a presence in the growing Mexican market while leveraging our logistics expertise in support of an existing and profitable business," said Steve Magness, vice president, business development for USD Group. "We believe rail will provide timely, flexible and sustainable distribution capabilities necessary to improve access to energy supplies that will help fuel Mexico's economic growth."Queretaro is located less than 150 miles from Mexico City.

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Oct
24

KCSM to serve new petroleum terminal near Mexico City

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USD Group LLC subsidiary Queretaro Energy Terminal (QET) has begun construction of a multimodal transloading terminal for petroleum product distribution in Queretaro, Mexico, the company announced yesterday.The QET will be served by Kansas City Southern de Mexico with access to all North American Class Is, according to a USD Group press release."Our investment in QET provides an attractive opportunity to establish a presence in the growing Mexican market while leveraging our logistics expertise in support of an existing and profitable business," said Steve Magness, vice president, business development for USD Group. "We believe rail will provide timely, flexible and sustainable distribution capabilities necessary to improve access to energy supplies that will help fuel Mexico's economic growth."Queretaro is located less than 150 miles from Mexico City.

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Oct
24

Connecticut DOT proposes fares for new CTrail Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) yesterday unveiled proposed fares for the upcoming CTrail Hartford Line between New Haven, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts.

A one-way trip between the two cities would cost $12.75, while a trip from New Haven to Hartford, Connecticut, would be $8.

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Oct
24

North Shore Railroad & Affiliates names Stotter president, CEO

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Gary Shields (left) and Jeb StotterPhoto – North Shore Railroad's Facebook page

Jebediah Stotter has been appointed president and chief executive officer of North Shore Railroad Co. & Affiliates. His appointment was effective Oct. 19.

Stotter most recently served as vice president and chief operating officer. He joined the North Cumberland, Pennsylvania-based railroad company in 2001, according to a press release issued by Chairman Gary Shields.

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Oct
23

Chicago RTA names Kotel to board

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Thomas KotelPhoto – rtachicago.org

Thomas Kotel has joined the Chicago Regional Transportation Authority's (RTA) board.

Kotel currently serves as recording secretary of the Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 597. He was first elected to that position in 2006.

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Oct
23

L.A. Metro slates meetings on subway improvements

Rail News Home Passenger Rail 10/23/2017 Rail News: Passenger Rail
The project is aimed at moving subway trains in and out of L.A. Union Station more quickly.Photo – Steve Hymon/Metro

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) on Wednesday will host the first of two public scoping meetings for a project to improve capacity on the Red and Purple subway lines.

The project involves widening a tunnel entrance between Los Angeles Union Station and the Red-Purple subway yards in the city's Arts District. The project also includes building new tracks in the yard to allow trains to turn around quickly.

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Oct
23

McLaughlin to serve as Virginia's rail transportation chief

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) announced late last week that Michael McLaughlin has been named chief of rail transportation.

McLaughlin joined the department after 20 years of service with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and U.S. Congress.

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Oct
23

Seattle station's Great Hall renamed after former Sound Transit CEO Earl

Rail News Home Passenger Rail 10/23/2017 Rail News: Passenger Rail
The hall features a barrel-vaulted ceiling and more than 450 lights.Photo – Sound Transit

Sound Transit's board last week renamed Seattle Union Station's Great Hall after Joni Earl, the agency's former chief executive officer.

In May, the board adopted the motion to rename the hall after Earl, who served as CEO until 2016. She joined the agency in 2000.

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