Railroad News

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on Wednesday celebrated its 31 billionth ride since the agency was established in 1921.

The TTC estimates the trip took place last month. The agency selected a random rider to represent the 31 billionth trip who received a year's worth of complimentary monthly passes.

Workers at intermodal rail transportation firm Parsec Inc. in Illinois recently voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Employed at Parsec's Elwood terminal near BNSF Railway Co.'s Logistic Park Chicago, the more than 500 workers will form their own union as Teamsters Local 179. Parsec provides contracted terminal management services at more than 30 locations in the United States and Canada.

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached an all-time high in May at 126.8, besting the previous record of 126.0 set in February 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

The index — which is based on the amount of freight carried by for-hire transportation entities — rose 2.2 percent from April's mark, posting a gain after two straight monthly declines. The Freight TSI also registered its largest month-over-month gain since it rose 2.9 percent from November to December 2011, BTS officials said in a press release.

In late June, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation (SFDF) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first project in its new industrial park: a refrigerated warehouse and distribution center that will be served by BNSF Railway Co.

The 205,000-square-foot facility will be operated by Win Chill LLC and situated on a 54-acre parcel in Foundation Park, which is located near Interstates 90 and 29 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Win Chill expects the distribution center to be operational by spring 2018.

In late June, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation (SFDF) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first project in its new industrial park: a refrigerated warehouse and distribution center that will be served by BNSF Railway Co.

The 205,000-square-foot facility will be operated by Win Chill LLC and situated on a 54-acre parcel in Foundation Park, which is located near Interstates 90 and 29 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Win Chill expects the distribution center to be operational by spring 2018.

Metro Transit on Aug. 15 plans to open bids for the first construction contract for the Southwest light-rail line in Minnesota.

The work includes building 29 miles of track, 15 stations, eight park-and-ride facilities and two cut-and-cover light-rail tunnels, and modifications to seven existing bridges. The agency anticipates that the contract will be awarded in November.

Gay M. Knipper joined HNTB as senior program manager and vice president, specializing in program and construction management. She is based in the firm's New Orleans office and works with clients throughout the country.

Knipper has more than three decades of infrastructure experience and has been responsible for all aspects of management, administration and financial control on several multibillion-dollar PM/CM programs. She will play a key role in serving HNTB's clients, initially focusing on the firm's work with the Georgia Department of Transportation Major Mobility Investment Program.

Gay M. Knipper joined HNTB as senior program manager and vice president, specializing in program and construction management. She is based in the firm's New Orleans office and works with clients throughout the country.

Knipper has more than three decades of infrastructure experience and has been responsible for all aspects of management, administration and financial control on several multibillion-dollar PM/CM programs. She will play a key role in serving HNTB's clients, initially focusing on the firm's work with the Georgia Department of Transportation Major Mobility Investment Program.

Gay M. Knipper joined HNTB as senior program manager and vice president, specializing in program and construction management. She is based in the firm's New Orleans office and works with clients throughout the country.

Knipper has more than three decades of infrastructure experience and has been responsible for all aspects of management, administration and financial control on several multibillion-dollar PM/CM programs. She will play a key role in serving HNTB's clients, initially focusing on the firm's work with the Georgia Department of Transportation Major Mobility Investment Program.

Union Pacific announced it is consolidating its Council Bluffs Service Unit management with its Twin Cities, North Platte and Chicago service units effective July 15.

Five management positions will be reassigned to other locations as the Omaha-based company continues aligning operations to meet customer demands amid marketplace shifts.

Union Pacific announced it is consolidating its Council Bluffs Service Unit management with its Twin Cities, North Platte and Chicago service units effective July 15.

Five management positions will be reassigned to other locations as the Omaha-based company continues aligning operations to meet customer demands amid marketplace shifts.

Union Pacific announced it is consolidating its Council Bluffs Service Unit management with its Twin Cities, North Platte and Chicago service units effective July 15.

Five management positions will be reassigned to other locations as the Omaha-based company continues aligning operations to meet customer demands amid marketplace shifts.

New Jersey Transit's board yesterday adopted a $1.367 billion capital program for fiscal-year 2018.

The plan will continue the agency's financial commitment to implementing positive train control, NJ Transit officials said in a press release. In addition, the budget provides funds for railroad bridge rehabilitation, track replacement, signal upgrades, and repairs to overhead lines and electric substations.

Crews have kicked off the demolition of a 1970s-era Amtrak station in Schenectady, New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this week.

The demolition will make way for a new $23 million station that will connect travelers to New York City, Niagara Falls and elsewhere.