Railroad News

SYSTRA has acquired bridge design company International Bridge Technologies (IBT).

Following the acquisition, IBT will be renamed SYSTRA IBT. SYSTRA says that the combination of the two companies "will provide clients with high-end technical expertise in bridge design combined with high-quality production capabilities that can be rapidly mobilized to meet clients' requirements."

SYSTRA has acquired bridge design company International Bridge Technologies (IBT).

Following the acquisition, IBT will be renamed SYSTRA IBT. SYSTRA says that the combination of the two companies "will provide clients with high-end technical expertise in bridge design combined with high-quality production capabilities that can be rapidly mobilized to meet clients' requirements."

Southwest Gulf Railroad Company (SGRR) began construction on The Medina Line, a nine-mile project first approved by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in 2008.

Southwest Gulf Railroad Company (SGRR) began construction on The Medina Line, a nine-mile project first approved by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in 2008.

Southwest Gulf Railroad Company (SGRR) began construction on The Medina Line, a nine-mile project first approved by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in 2008.

Union Pacific provided a second quarter update on its progress regarding implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and notes it has made strides toward its 2018 goal.

Union Pacific provided a second quarter update on its progress regarding implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and notes it has made strides toward its 2018 goal.

Union Pacific provided a second quarter update on its progress regarding implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and notes it has made strides toward its 2018 goal.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.-3) joined representatives from Press-Seal Corporation and passenger rail advocacy groups to tour Press-Seal's Fort Wayne, Ind., facility.

Rep. Banks spent the day learning about Press-Seal's freight rail and transit products and discussed public policy priorities for the business and rail communities in greater Fort Wayne. The tour was led by Press-Seal Corporation's Director of Operations Peter Skinner. During the visit, Rep. Banks saw the manufacturing of several rail products, including nylon tie inserts for concrete rail ties, rail pads for switches and special track work and steel inserts used in concrete ties made for the transit industry.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.-3) joined representatives from Press-Seal Corporation and passenger rail advocacy groups to tour Press-Seal's Fort Wayne, Ind., facility.

Rep. Banks spent the day learning about Press-Seal's freight rail and transit products and discussed public policy priorities for the business and rail communities in greater Fort Wayne. The tour was led by Press-Seal Corporation's Director of Operations Peter Skinner. During the visit, Rep. Banks saw the manufacturing of several rail products, including nylon tie inserts for concrete rail ties, rail pads for switches and special track work and steel inserts used in concrete ties made for the transit industry.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.-3) joined representatives from Press-Seal Corporation and passenger rail advocacy groups to tour Press-Seal's Fort Wayne, Ind., facility.

Rep. Banks spent the day learning about Press-Seal's freight rail and transit products and discussed public policy priorities for the business and rail communities in greater Fort Wayne. The tour was led by Press-Seal Corporation's Director of Operations Peter Skinner. During the visit, Rep. Banks saw the manufacturing of several rail products, including nylon tie inserts for concrete rail ties, rail pads for switches and special track work and steel inserts used in concrete ties made for the transit industry.

Aspen Equipment has added a new service branch in Davenport, Iowa, as well as a technical staff to operate it.

The company says it will offer field and bay services for construction equipment at the new branch. Aspen says the "seasoned technicians" will service a range of construction equipment including cranes, air compressors, hi-rail trucks, aerials, lifts, snow and ice control equipment and more.

Aspen Equipment has added a new service branch in Davenport, Iowa, as well as a technical staff to operate it.

The company says it will offer field and bay services for construction equipment at the new branch. Aspen says the "seasoned technicians" will service a range of construction equipment including cranes, air compressors, hi-rail trucks, aerials, lifts, snow and ice control equipment and more.

Aspen Equipment has added a new service branch in Davenport, Iowa, as well as a technical staff to operate it.

The company says it will offer field and bay services for construction equipment at the new branch. Aspen says the "seasoned technicians" will service a range of construction equipment including cranes, air compressors, hi-rail trucks, aerials, lifts, snow and ice control equipment and more.

Ohio became the first state to complete the process and obtain a Federal Transit Administration-certified (FTA) State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program.

There are 30 states where rail transit systems operate that are required to obtain SSO Program certification. FTA is notifying these states of the SSO Program final rule, which took effect in April 2016, mandating states obtain program certification by April 15, 2019; a deadline that can not be waived or extended.

Ohio became the first state to complete the process and obtain a Federal Transit Administration-certified (FTA) State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program.

There are 30 states where rail transit systems operate that are required to obtain SSO Program certification. FTA is notifying these states of the SSO Program final rule, which took effect in April 2016, mandating states obtain program certification by April 15, 2019; a deadline that can not be waived or extended.

Ohio became the first state to complete the process and obtain a Federal Transit Administration-certified (FTA) State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program.

There are 30 states where rail transit systems operate that are required to obtain SSO Program certification. FTA is notifying these states of the SSO Program final rule, which took effect in April 2016, mandating states obtain program certification by April 15, 2019; a deadline that can not be waived or extended.

Texas' Capital Metro board of directors approved a contract with Modern Railway Systems, Inc. to design, build and commission a positive train control (PTC) system.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) currently regulates Capital Metro's commuter rail system. The approved contract will allow Modern Railway Systems to complete a portion of the work within 15 months, which will make the agency eligible to apply for a two-year extension to the December 2018 PTC deadline to complete the rest of the system.

Texas' Capital Metro board of directors approved a contract with Modern Railway Systems, Inc. to design, build and commission a positive train control (PTC) system.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) currently regulates Capital Metro's commuter rail system. The approved contract will allow Modern Railway Systems to complete a portion of the work within 15 months, which will make the agency eligible to apply for a two-year extension to the December 2018 PTC deadline to complete the rest of the system.

Texas' Capital Metro board of directors approved a contract with Modern Railway Systems, Inc. to design, build and commission a positive train control (PTC) system.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) currently regulates Capital Metro's commuter rail system. The approved contract will allow Modern Railway Systems to complete a portion of the work within 15 months, which will make the agency eligible to apply for a two-year extension to the December 2018 PTC deadline to complete the rest of the system.