Railroad News

A joint venture between TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts has been selected as the service provider that will operate and manage service on the CTrail Hartford Line.

Through a "thorough service provider bidding process and cost-benefit analysis for the Hartford Line program," the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) says it selected TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts (TASI/ACI). The companies are forming a joint venture solely for the purpose of serving the Hartford Line.

A joint venture between TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts has been selected as the service provider that will operate and manage service on the CTrail Hartford Line.

Through a "thorough service provider bidding process and cost-benefit analysis for the Hartford Line program," the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) says it selected TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts (TASI/ACI). The companies are forming a joint venture solely for the purpose of serving the Hartford Line.

A joint venture between TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts has been selected as the service provider that will operate and manage service on the CTrail Hartford Line.

Through a "thorough service provider bidding process and cost-benefit analysis for the Hartford Line program," the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) says it selected TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts (TASI/ACI). The companies are forming a joint venture solely for the purpose of serving the Hartford Line.

Considered a major milestone by CTA for the $23-million renovation, the new entrance includes additional lighting, more security cameras and a CTA bus and train tracker display to provide real-time arrival information convenience to customers. The station also received new flooring and stainless steel wall finishes as wells as a reconstructed ramp leading to the platform for enhanced accessibility.

"The Illinois Medical District station is a vital public transit connection to one of the nation's largest medical districts and this renovation will help it better serve the nearly one million people that go through it annually," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. "By investing in a 21st Century, world-class transit system we are investing in a stronger future for Chicago, its neighborhoods and its residents."

Considered a major milestone by CTA for the $23-million renovation, the new entrance includes additional lighting, more security cameras and a CTA bus and train tracker display to provide real-time arrival information convenience to customers. The station also received new flooring and stainless steel wall finishes as wells as a reconstructed ramp leading to the platform for enhanced accessibility.

"The Illinois Medical District station is a vital public transit connection to one of the nation's largest medical districts and this renovation will help it better serve the nearly one million people that go through it annually," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. "By investing in a 21st Century, world-class transit system we are investing in a stronger future for Chicago, its neighborhoods and its residents."

Considered a major milestone by CTA for the $23-million renovation, the new entrance includes additional lighting, more security cameras and a CTA bus and train tracker display to provide real-time arrival information convenience to customers. The station also received new flooring and stainless steel wall finishes as wells as a reconstructed ramp leading to the platform for enhanced accessibility.

"The Illinois Medical District station is a vital public transit connection to one of the nation's largest medical districts and this renovation will help it better serve the nearly one million people that go through it annually," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. "By investing in a 21st Century, world-class transit system we are investing in a stronger future for Chicago, its neighborhoods and its residents."

Following years of planning and recent federal funding uncertainty, Caltrain broke ground on Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project July 21.

Following years of planning and recent federal funding uncertainty, Caltrain broke ground on Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project July 21.

Following years of planning and recent federal funding uncertainty, Caltrain broke ground on Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project July 21.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has authorized the North County Transit District (NCTD) to begin Positive Train Control (PTC) Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) operations on Coaster trains.

NCTD notes the start of RSD an important step in the implementation of PTC as it allows NCTD to collect and validate data on the performance of the PTC system. The testing supports the PTC Safety Plan that NCTD anticipates submitting to the FRA in September 2017.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has authorized the North County Transit District (NCTD) to begin Positive Train Control (PTC) Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) operations on Coaster trains.

NCTD notes the start of RSD an important step in the implementation of PTC as it allows NCTD to collect and validate data on the performance of the PTC system. The testing supports the PTC Safety Plan that NCTD anticipates submitting to the FRA in September 2017.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has authorized the North County Transit District (NCTD) to begin Positive Train Control (PTC) Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) operations on Coaster trains.

NCTD notes the start of RSD an important step in the implementation of PTC as it allows NCTD to collect and validate data on the performance of the PTC system. The testing supports the PTC Safety Plan that NCTD anticipates submitting to the FRA in September 2017.

Vehicle-train collisions at Union Pacific railroad crossings declined by five percent in the first half of 2017, compared to last year, according to Class 1. Union Pacific attributes this decline to its rail safety programs geared towards improved public safety.

Union Pacific reported a 2.27 crossing accident rate across its 23-state network, calculated by the number of Federal Railroad Administration reportable grade-crossing accidents per million train miles, compared to a 2.40 rate during the first half of 2016.

Vehicle-train collisions at Union Pacific railroad crossings declined by five percent in the first half of 2017, compared to last year, according to Class 1. Union Pacific attributes this decline to its rail safety programs geared towards improved public safety.

Union Pacific reported a 2.27 crossing accident rate across its 23-state network, calculated by the number of Federal Railroad Administration reportable grade-crossing accidents per million train miles, compared to a 2.40 rate during the first half of 2016.

Vehicle-train collisions at Union Pacific railroad crossings declined by five percent in the first half of 2017, compared to last year, according to Class 1. Union Pacific attributes this decline to its rail safety programs geared towards improved public safety.

Union Pacific reported a 2.27 crossing accident rate across its 23-state network, calculated by the number of Federal Railroad Administration reportable grade-crossing accidents per million train miles, compared to a 2.40 rate during the first half of 2016.

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners has selected Jeffrey H. Lynford, the senior New York commissioner, to be the PANYNJ's new vice chairman.

Lynford was first appointed to the board in June 2011 by New York Gov. Cuomo and reappointed two years later. Lynford will serve in a leadership role with Chairman John Degnan in his new capacity as vice chairman.

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners has selected Jeffrey H. Lynford, the senior New York commissioner, to be the PANYNJ's new vice chairman.

Lynford was first appointed to the board in June 2011 by New York Gov. Cuomo and reappointed two years later. Lynford will serve in a leadership role with Chairman John Degnan in his new capacity as vice chairman.

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners has selected Jeffrey H. Lynford, the senior New York commissioner, to be the PANYNJ's new vice chairman.

Lynford was first appointed to the board in June 2011 by New York Gov. Cuomo and reappointed two years later. Lynford will serve in a leadership role with Chairman John Degnan in his new capacity as vice chairman.

North Carolina Ports and CSX will commence a daily, intermodal rail service between Wilmington and Charlotte. This double-stacked train, dubbed the Queen City Express, will begin service on July 28, 2017.

"The Queen City Express provides premier rail service over competing ports for existing and future container customers in one of the most significant economic centers in the Southeastern United States," said Executive Director, Paul J. Cozza. "In addition, further establishing our inland terminal helps answer the request of many cargo owners asking for improved connectivity to international markets."

North Carolina Ports and CSX will commence a daily, intermodal rail service between Wilmington and Charlotte. This double-stacked train, dubbed the Queen City Express, will begin service on July 28, 2017.

"The Queen City Express provides premier rail service over competing ports for existing and future container customers in one of the most significant economic centers in the Southeastern United States," said Executive Director, Paul J. Cozza. "In addition, further establishing our inland terminal helps answer the request of many cargo owners asking for improved connectivity to international markets."