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Aug
16

Gannet Fleming expands Security and Safety Practice

Gannet Fleming, Inc., is expanding its Security and Safety Practice by four; joining the team is James "Jim" E. Smith, Gene Perry, Jacy C. Harper and Brandon S. Huckeba.

The firm says the expansion is "to meet the growing need to protect the country's infrastructure."

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Aug
16

Gannet Fleming expands Security and Safety Practice

Gannet Fleming, Inc., is expanding its Security and Safety Practice by four; joining the team is James "Jim" E. Smith, Gene Perry, Jacy C. Harper and Brandon S. Huckeba.

The firm says the expansion is "to meet the growing need to protect the country's infrastructure."

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Aug
16

Gannett Fleming expands Security and Safety Practice

Gannett Fleming, Inc., is expanding its Security and Safety Practice by four; joining the team is James "Jim" E. Smith, Gene Perry, Jacy C. Harper and Brandon S. Huckeba.

 

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Aug
16

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 12, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 12, 2017.

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Aug
16

MBTA names Ramirez general manager, CEO

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Luis Manuel RamirezPhoto – MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has appointed Luis Manuel Ramirez general manager and chief executive officer, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack announced yesterday.

Ramirez will succeed interim General Manager Steve Poftak on Sept. 12. Ramirez most recently ran his own strategic and turnaround business consulting firm, Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials said in a press release.

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Aug
16

Presidential Executive Order to streamline permitting process

A newly signed presidential Executive Order aims to reduce the time it takes projects to move through the federal permitting and review processes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) says the Executive Order (EO), "Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects," streamlines the environmental review system and removes current roadblocks in order to ensure a faster and more efficient permitting process for America's major infrastructure projects.

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Aug
16

Presidential Executive Order to streamline permitting process

A newly signed presidential Executive Order aims to reduce the time it takes projects to move through the federal permitting and review processes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) says the Executive Order (EO), "Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects," streamlines the environmental review system and removes current roadblocks in order to ensure a faster and more efficient permitting process for America's major infrastructure projects.

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Aug
16

Presidential Executive Order to streamline permitting process

A newly signed presidential Executive Order aims to reduce the time it takes projects to move through the federal permitting and review processes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) says the Executive Order (EO), "Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects," streamlines the environmental review system and removes current roadblocks in order to ensure a faster and more efficient permitting process for America's major infrastructure projects.

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Aug
16

MBTA taps strategic consultant as next GM/CEO

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has named Luis Manuel Ramírez as its next General Manager/CEO, effective Sept. 12.

Ramírez, who will succeed Interim GM Steve Poftak, is credited with successful division turnarounds at some of the nation's largest corporations through his 30-year business career.

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Aug
16

MBTA taps strategic consultant as next GM/CEO

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has named Luis Manuel Ramírez as its next General Manager/CEO, effective Sept. 12.

Ramírez, who will succeed Interim GM Steve Poftak, is credited with successful division turnarounds at some of the nation's largest corporations through his 30-year business career.

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Aug
16

MBTA taps strategic consultant as next GM/CEO

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has named Luis Manuel Ramírez as its next General Manager/CEO, effective Sept. 12.

Ramírez, who will succeed Interim GM Steve Poftak, is credited with successful division turnarounds at some of the nation's largest corporations through his 30-year business career.

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Aug
16

STB seeks details from CSX for service problems

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Monday wrote its second letter to CSX President and Chief Executive Officer E. Hunter Harrison to express the agency's continued concern over the "widespread degradation of rail service" across the Class I's network.

Late last month, the STB wrote to Harrison about reported disruptions in rail service that resulted from changes to CSX's operating plan. Harrison began implementing the plan after taking over as CSX's leader earlier this year.

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Aug
16

STB seeks details from CSX for service problems

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Monday wrote its second letter to CSX President and Chief Executive Officer E. Hunter Harrison to express the agency's continued concern over the "widespread degradation of rail service" across the Class I's network.

Late last month, the STB wrote to Harrison about reported disruptions in rail service that resulted from changes to CSX's operating plan. Harrison began implementing the plan after taking over as CSX's leader earlier this year.

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Aug
16

Union Pacific ramps up rail safety with video campaign

Union Pacific is encouraging safety at railroad tracks with its interactive public safety campaign. The Class 1 released the campaign on Facebook, YouTube, Hulu and other online news sites so it could be easily shared.

"Trains cannot swerve or stop quickly, unfortunately for drivers and pedestrians, trains follow the rails forward hitting anyone or anything in their paths," said Cameron Scott, Union Pacific executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Train accidents are preventable if people actively think about their safety at railroad crossings and choose to stop and patiently wait for approaching trains."

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Aug
16

Union Pacific ramps up rail safety with video campaign

Union Pacific is encouraging safety at railroad tracks with its interactive public safety campaign. The Class 1 released the campaign on Facebook, YouTube, Hulu and other online news sites so it could be easily shared.

"Trains cannot swerve or stop quickly, unfortunately for drivers and pedestrians, trains follow the rails forward hitting anyone or anything in their paths," said Cameron Scott, Union Pacific executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Train accidents are preventable if people actively think about their safety at railroad crossings and choose to stop and patiently wait for approaching trains."

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Aug
16

Union Pacific ramps up rail safety with video campaign

Union Pacific is encouraging safety at railroad tracks with its interactive public safety campaign. The Class 1 released the campaign on Facebook, YouTube, Hulu and other online news sites so it could be easily shared.

"Trains cannot swerve or stop quickly, unfortunately for drivers and pedestrians, trains follow the rails forward hitting anyone or anything in their paths," said Cameron Scott, Union Pacific executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Train accidents are preventable if people actively think about their safety at railroad crossings and choose to stop and patiently wait for approaching trains."

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Aug
16

Rising Stars: Matthew Walicki, AECOM

Matthew Walicki, 34

Job description: As practice lead for freight-rail facilities, Walicki oversees and manages the design of railroad buildings and support facilities, including administration offices, car repair shops, locomotive service buildings and secondary containment. Walicki also oversees all transportation work for AECOM's Norfolk Southern Railway account, including the railroad’s pipe and wire program. Walicki also performs design-related work for NS' bridges and structures.

Education: Bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering and architectural engineering from Drexel University

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Aug
16

Transloading provides railroads with another way to attract business

BNSF provides transloading services at its logistics center in Sweetwater, Texas.Photo – BNSF Railway Co.

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Aug
15

Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Linfox, ENSCO, WAGO and Stantec (Aug. 15)

Bombardier Transportation has obtained two contracts to provide its driverless Innovia Monorail 300 system to two new rapid transit lines in Bangkok. The company will design and supply the mechanical and electrical elements for the lines and deliver a combined total of 72, four-car Innovia trains, which are equipped with the Cityflo 650 automatic train control technology for driverless operations. The new trains are expected to serve more than 400,000 daily passengers, according to a Bombardier press release. A Bombardier-Puzhen joint venture will manufacture the units in China.

Linfox Logistics has formed a consortium with Australian freight-rail operator Pacific National to purchase Aurizon's freight haulage and end-to-end freight forwarding assets on Queensland's northern line. The acquisition is aimed at enabling Linfox to improve the scale and scope of its own freight forwarding services, Linfox officials said in a press release. Pacific National will work with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to gain clearance for the acquisition of other assets of Aurizon Queensland Intermodal.

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Aug
15

TTC tests ATC system on subway line

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A Line 1 subway tunnel with ATC signal equipment installed.Photo – Toronto Transit Commission

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) over the weekend closed a portion of its Line 1 Yonge-University subway route to continue testing and emergency response training for a new automatic train control (ATC) system.

During the closure, crews tested the new ATC system between the Spadina and Wilson stations and performed other essential work for the opening of the Line 1 extension to Vaughan, Ontario, later this year.

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