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Jun
08

L.A. Port's FY2018 budget includes rail projects

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners last week approved a $1.17 billion budget for the Port of Los Angeles in fiscal-year 2018.

The budget includes funding for ongoing rail projects at the port, where cargo volumes are expected to grow by 5.6 percent over the adopted FY2017 budget, according to the board's press release.

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Jun
08

WMATA to pull older fleets from service ahead of schedule

6/8/2017    

Rail News: Mechanical

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Jun
08

U.S. railroads posted 6.4 percent traffic growth in May

U.S. rail traffic surged 6.4 percent to 2,625,492 carloads and intermodal units last month compared with volumes in May 2016, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported yesterday.

U.S. railroads originated 1,286,075 carloads in May, up 8.4 percent over the same month last year. Intermodal container and trailer volume rose 4.6 percent to 1,339,417 units during May compared with a year ago.

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Jun
08

Denver RTD to resume rail line testing, but contractor concerned about approval time

Denver's Regional Transportation District (RTD) has received approval from the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to resume testing on the G Line commuter-rail route, local media reported yesterday.

RTD temporarily halted testing on the line last fall due to issues with grade crossing software. However, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) early last month gave its approval to continue limited testing on the line.

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Jun
08

Canadian Pacific eyes “total transportation solutions” to create growth

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Original author: Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor

Jun
08

Canadian Pacific eyes “total transportation solutions” to create growth

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Jun
08

Canadian Pacific eyes “total transportation solutions” to create growth

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Original author: Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor

Jun
08

Valley Metro begins construction on 50th Street Station

Valley Metro began construction on the 50th St/Washington Station June 8. The station is the Valley Metro infill station and the first capital project under Transportation 2050 (T2050), approved by Phoenix voters in 2015.

 

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Jun
08

Valley Metro begins construction on 50th Street Station

Valley Metro began construction on the 50th St/Washington Station June 8. The station is the Valley Metro infill station and the first capital project under Transportation 2050 (T2050), approved by Phoenix voters in 2015.

 

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Jun
08

Valley Metro begins construction on 50th Street Station

Valley Metro began construction on the 50th St/Washington Station June 8. The station is the Valley Metro infill station and the first capital project under Transportation 2050 (T2050), approved by Phoenix voters in 2015.

 

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Jun
08

HNTB adds two PTC experts to practice

HNTB Corporation has added two positive train control (PTC) experts "to assist transit and rail clients in moving toward compliance" of the 2018 implementation deadline.

 

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Jun
08

HNTB adds two PTC experts to practice

HNTB Corporation has added two positive train control (PTC) experts "to assist transit and rail clients in moving toward compliance" of the 2018 implementation deadline.

 

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Jun
08

HNTB adds two PTC experts to practice

HNTB Corporation has added two positive train control (PTC) experts "to assist transit and rail clients in moving toward compliance" of the 2018 implementation deadline.

 

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Jun
07

Rail supplier news from IPS Cranes, CakeBoxx, Siemens, GE and RATP (June 7)

IPS Cranes has agreed to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. (AOLCrane™). The merger will create the "broadest and deepest range of crane manufacturing, services and resources," said IPS Cranes President and Chief Executive Officer Jackie O'Connell in a press release. The transaction will enable IPS Cranes to provide customers with a greater range of services, including line boring services related to locomotive crane repairs and builds.

The Association of American Railroads' (AAR) Intermodal Operations Committee has approved CakeBoxx Technologies' newest 53-foot intermodal container for use on North American freight-rail networks. Known as Model 732, the container features the company's two-piece "deck and lid" design and is available in both WTP and ISO configurations. The AAR certification will "further boost domestic sales" of the containers, CakeBoxx officials said in a press release.

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Jun
07

BART offers public access to station crime data

Rail News Home Security 6/7/2017 Rail News: Security
The agency's crime data is now available on CrimeMapping.com.Photo – Bay Area Rapid Transit

The Bay Area Rapid Transit's (BART) police department has begun sharing crime data with website CrimeMapping.com as part of a transparency initiative.

The site processes BART's crime data with an advanced mapping engine to show where crimes have occurred on the agency's system. The public can access the site for free.

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Jun
07

UP plans $70 million in projects for Colorado, Idaho

Union Pacific Railroad announced capital expenditure plans for rail infrastructure in Idaho and Colorado this year.

In Colorado, UP will spend $36 million on track and bridge work.

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Jun
07

UP plans $70 million in projects for Colorado, Idaho

Union Pacific Railroad announced capital expenditure plans for rail infrastructure in Idaho and Colorado this year.

In Colorado, UP will spend $36 million on track and bridge work.

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Jun
07

Mississippi Export Railroad promotes Luce to CEO

Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) has named Kate Luce president and chief executive officer.

At 29, Luce is believed to be the youngest female CEO in the railroad industry, according to an MSE press release.

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Jun
07

Connecticut DOT delays two New Haven Line projects

Rail News Home Maintenance Of Way 6/7/2017 Rail News: Maintenance Of Way
One of the projects involves building a new four-track interlocking between East Norwalk and Westport, Conn.Photo – CTDOT's project factsheet

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will begin two New Haven Line projects in October instead of July as originally planned.

The delay is needed to align the planned activities for the projects with other active projects in the area, department officials said in a press release.

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Jun
07

Washington bill clarifies regs of short lines hauling cooking oils

Rail News Home Short Lines & Regionals 6/7/2017 Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals
Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed House Bill 1136.Photo – Washington state coalition of short lines

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed a bill that addresses regulations affecting short lines that transport agricultural and food-grade oils.

House Bill 1136 separates emergency planning requirements for short lines hauling cooking oil, vegetable oil, canola oil and small quantities of other low-volatile oils from directives that apply to Bakken crude and other petroleum-based oils.

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