Railroad News

The Port of New Orleans will acquire the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad under an agreement between the city of New Orleans, the port and the railroad.

Stakeholders say the move is expected to give the port greater competitive advantage in international trade. The Public Belt Railroad will continue to serve the Port of New Orleans and can proceed with plans to invest and grow. The move is expected to give the port greater competitive advantage in international trade, which will be an economic boon for the city.

The Port of New Orleans will acquire the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad under an agreement between the city of New Orleans, the port and the railroad.

Stakeholders say the move is expected to give the port greater competitive advantage in international trade. The Public Belt Railroad will continue to serve the Port of New Orleans and can proceed with plans to invest and grow. The move is expected to give the port greater competitive advantage in international trade, which will be an economic boon for the city.

Union Pacific plans to spend $68 million in Iowa rail this year to improve its infrastructure. The state-spending plan is part of the Class 1's $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.

 $55 million of the Iowa budget will go toward maintaining track, while $10 million will to toward bridge maintenance. UP plans to spend $5 million investment in the rail line between Garden City and Bradford to replace 25 miles of rail. Another $10 million investment will replace the bridge over Abbe Creek in Bertram.

Union Pacific plans to spend $68 million in Iowa rail this year to improve its infrastructure. The state-spending plan is part of the Class 1's $3.1-billion 2017 capital program.

 $55 million of the Iowa budget will go toward maintaining track, while $10 million will to toward bridge maintenance. UP plans to spend $5 million investment in the rail line between Garden City and Bradford to replace 25 miles of rail. Another $10 million investment will replace the bridge over Abbe Creek in Bertram.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking qualified firms to begin the first phase of the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM).

The firms will design and build the first phase of the project, which CTA says "will significantly modernize, improve and increase rail service in Chicago for decades to come."

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking qualified firms to begin the first phase of the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM).

The firms will design and build the first phase of the project, which CTA says "will significantly modernize, improve and increase rail service in Chicago for decades to come."

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has selected ICF for a new contract to provide on-call environmental compliance services to support the county's transportation system.

ICF is a consulting and technology services provider with government and commercial clients. ICF was awarded the contract in the first quarter. The contract has a maximum value of $25.6 million and a term of five years including one three-year base and two one-year options.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will use a portion of the funds awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration for its positive train control (PTC) efforts to purchase a rail simulator.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will use a portion of the funds awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration for its positive train control (PTC) efforts to purchase a rail simulator.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will use a portion of the funds awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration for its positive train control (PTC) efforts to purchase a rail simulator.

Union Pacific announced plans to invest $24 million in its Arizona rail infrastructure as a part of its 2017 $31 billion capital plan.

The Class 1 will invest $21 million in railroad track maintenance and $2 million in bridges throughout the state. Key projects include:

Union Pacific announced plans to invest $24 million in its Arizona rail infrastructure as a part of its 2017 $31 billion capital plan.

The Class 1 will invest $21 million in railroad track maintenance and $2 million in bridges throughout the state. Key projects include:

Union Pacific announced plans to invest $24 million in its Arizona rail infrastructure as a part of its 2017 $31 billion capital plan.

The Class 1 will invest $21 million in railroad track maintenance and $2 million in bridges throughout the state. Key projects include:

Gary Griswell of GE Transportation was honored with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's Thomas L. Schlosser Distinguished Service Award.

The award is presented on an annual basis to recognize an individual for long-term, significant service to the Association. Griswell is the first Associate Member recipient of the award, presented at ASLRRA's 2017 Connections convention held in Grapevine, Texas. It honors longtime ASLRRA leader Schlosser who passed away in 2011.

Gary Griswell of GE Transportation was honored with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's Thomas L. Schlosser Distinguished Service Award.

The award is presented on an annual basis to recognize an individual for long-term, significant service to the Association. Griswell is the first Associate Member recipient of the award, presented at ASLRRA's 2017 Connections convention held in Grapevine, Texas. It honors longtime ASLRRA leader Schlosser who passed away in 2011.

Gary Griswell of GE Transportation was honored with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's Thomas L. Schlosser Distinguished Service Award.

The award is presented on an annual basis to recognize an individual for long-term, significant service to the Association. Griswell is the first Associate Member recipient of the award, presented at ASLRRA's 2017 Connections convention held in Grapevine, Texas. It honors longtime ASLRRA leader Schlosser who passed away in 2011.

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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.