Railroad News

Former rail labor leader Edgar Watson died May 31, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) announced yesterday.

Watson served as international vice president for the labor organization from 1979 through 1993, when it was known as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE). The BLE merged with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and became the BLET in January 2004.

Officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on June 5 to celebrate the construction of the new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Blue Hill Avenue station.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA Acting General Manager Brian Shortsleeve were in attendance.

Officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on June 5 to celebrate the construction of the new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Blue Hill Avenue station.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA Acting General Manager Brian Shortsleeve were in attendance.

Officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on June 5 to celebrate the construction of the new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Blue Hill Avenue station.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA Acting General Manager Brian Shortsleeve were in attendance.

USD Partners LP has acquired a crude-oil terminal in Stroud, Okla., for $25 million, the company announced yesterday.

The terminal will be used for rail-to-pipeline shipments of crude oil from USD Partners' Hardisty terminal in western Canada to the oil hub in Cushing, Okla., according to a company press release.

The Port of Vancouver USA has begun work on the final two projects in its decade-long initiative bolster growth by investing in freight rail infrastructure.

The $250-million West Vancouver Freight Access (WVFA) project consists of 21 individual projects to improve freight rail movement through the port and along BNSF and Union Pacific mainlines connecting the Pacific Northwest to major rail hubs in Chicago and Houston and from Canada to Mexico.

The Port of Vancouver USA has begun work on the final two projects in its decade-long initiative bolster growth by investing in freight rail infrastructure.

The $250-million West Vancouver Freight Access (WVFA) project consists of 21 individual projects to improve freight rail movement through the port and along BNSF and Union Pacific mainlines connecting the Pacific Northwest to major rail hubs in Chicago and Houston and from Canada to Mexico.

The Port of Vancouver USA has begun work on the final two projects in its decade-long initiative bolster growth by investing in freight rail infrastructure.

The $250-million West Vancouver Freight Access (WVFA) project consists of 21 individual projects to improve freight rail movement through the port and along BNSF and Union Pacific mainlines connecting the Pacific Northwest to major rail hubs in Chicago and Houston and from Canada to Mexico.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is providing nearly $115 million for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) Regional Connector rail project.

The funds come from Proposition 1A bonds, which California voters approved in 2008. California Senate Bill 1029, which was signed into law in 2012, allocated the funds for the Metro project, CHSRA spokeswoman Adeline Yee said in an email.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.

The CP243 Interlocking Project and the Danbury Branch Dockyard are independent of the planned Walk Railroad Bridge replacement, but must be completed in advance of the bridge work. The interlocking project will improve the operations on the New Haven Line during construction of the new bridge while the dockyard project will improve dependability of operations and minimize impacts to commuter rail services during bridge construction.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.

The CP243 Interlocking Project and the Danbury Branch Dockyard are independent of the planned Walk Railroad Bridge replacement, but must be completed in advance of the bridge work. The interlocking project will improve the operations on the New Haven Line during construction of the new bridge while the dockyard project will improve dependability of operations and minimize impacts to commuter rail services during bridge construction.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will begin two interlocking and dockyard projects in October rather than July to accommodate planned activities associated with the projects.

The CP243 Interlocking Project and the Danbury Branch Dockyard are independent of the planned Walk Railroad Bridge replacement, but must be completed in advance of the bridge work. The interlocking project will improve the operations on the New Haven Line during construction of the new bridge while the dockyard project will improve dependability of operations and minimize impacts to commuter rail services during bridge construction.

CSX Corp. shareholders attending the company's annual meeting yesterday approved an $84 million compensation package for E. Hunter Harrison to serve as chief executive officer. 

The payment package was associated with Harrison's decision to join the company as its top executive earlier this year. Harrison had said he would not serve if shareholders did not approve the payment package.

CSX Corp. shareholders attending the company's annual meeting yesterday approved an $84 million compensation package for E. Hunter Harrison to serve as chief executive officer. 

The payment package was associated with Harrison's decision to join the company as its top executive earlier this year. Harrison had said he would not serve if shareholders did not approve the payment package.

VHB promoted Steve McElligott to senior vice president and national transportation agencies market leader. In his new roles, McElligott is responsible for prioritizing, developing and implementing the strategic framework for the firm's growing transportation practice.

The company says McElligott will work with local, regional and corporate leaders to assist clients with their most complex transportation challenges and help them make informed, smart decisions on where and how to improve existing and proposed infrastructure, while supporting the growth that is essential to the vitality of their communities.

VHB promoted Steve McElligott to senior vice president and national transportation agencies market leader. In his new roles, McElligott is responsible for prioritizing, developing and implementing the strategic framework for the firm's growing transportation practice.

The company says McElligott will work with local, regional and corporate leaders to assist clients with their most complex transportation challenges and help them make informed, smart decisions on where and how to improve existing and proposed infrastructure, while supporting the growth that is essential to the vitality of their communities.

VHB promoted Steve McElligott to senior vice president and national transportation agencies market leader. In his new roles, McElligott is responsible for prioritizing, developing and implementing the strategic framework for the firm's growing transportation practice.

The company says McElligott will work with local, regional and corporate leaders to assist clients with their most complex transportation challenges and help them make informed, smart decisions on where and how to improve existing and proposed infrastructure, while supporting the growth that is essential to the vitality of their communities.

As a part of its $3.1-billion capital plan for 2017, Union Pacific says it will boost safety and efficiency in Idaho with a $34.1-million investment.

The Class 1's investment plan will fund a range of initiatives including $30.2 million to maintain track and $2.1 million to maintain the state's bridges.

As a part of its $3.1-billion capital plan for 2017, Union Pacific says it will boost safety and efficiency in Idaho with a $34.1-million investment.

The Class 1's investment plan will fund a range of initiatives including $30.2 million to maintain track and $2.1 million to maintain the state's bridges.

As a part of its $3.1-billion capital plan for 2017, Union Pacific says it will boost safety and efficiency in Idaho with a $34.1-million investment.

The Class 1's investment plan will fund a range of initiatives including $30.2 million to maintain track and $2.1 million to maintain the state's bridges.