Railroad News

Two federal loans totaling $382 million will help the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) with its positive train control (PTC) project.

The two loans through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) programs are designed to support infrastructure projects of national significance and the development of railroad infrastructure. MBTA says this marks the first-ever combined commitment under the two programs.

USDOT says the move is an effort to "enhance safety, prevent opioid abuse and combat the nation's growing opioid epidemic."

USDOT says the move is an effort to "enhance safety, prevent opioid abuse and combat the nation's growing opioid epidemic."

USDOT says the move is an effort to "enhance safety, prevent opioid abuse and combat the nation's growing opioid epidemic."

Amtrak has announced several track renewal projects in New York Penn Station as part of its Infrastructure Renewal program that rolled out in summer of 2017.

Amtrak has announced several track renewal projects in New York Penn Station as part of its Infrastructure Renewal program that rolled out in summer of 2017.

Much of the renewal work slated for 2018 will be carried out on weekends, but officials say there will be continuous single-track closures at the station from Jan. 5, 2018 through May 28, 2018. The closures will affect Amtrak and commuter train weekday operations at New York Penn Station, Amtrak said.

Amtrak has announced several track renewal projects in New York Penn Station as part of its Infrastructure Renewal program that rolled out in summer of 2017.

Much of the renewal work slated for 2018 will be carried out on weekends, but officials say there will be continuous single-track closures at the station from Jan. 5, 2018 through May 28, 2018. The closures will affect Amtrak and commuter train weekday operations at New York Penn Station, Amtrak said.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is addressing "Slippery Rail" season as changes in the weather cause leaves to fall from trees and onto rail tracks.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is addressing "Slippery Rail" season as changes in the weather cause leaves to fall from trees and onto rail tracks.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is addressing "Slippery Rail" season as changes in the weather cause leaves to fall from trees and onto rail tracks.

Rehabilitation projects to rail infrastructure have been included in a funding commitment from the governments of Canada and Quebec to improve the Montréal area's transit system.

Nearly CA$27.9 million (US$21.9 million) will be invested in 11 projects for the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The government of Canada will provide close to CA$15.5 million (US$12.2 million) for these projects and the government of Quebec will contribute almost CA$12.4 million (US$9.7 million). The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain will provide the remaining funding.

Rehabilitation projects to rail infrastructure have been included in a funding commitment from the governments of Canada and Quebec to improve the Montréal area's transit system.

Nearly CA$27.9 million (US$21.9 million) will be invested in 11 projects for the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The government of Canada will provide close to CA$15.5 million (US$12.2 million) for these projects and the government of Quebec will contribute almost CA$12.4 million (US$9.7 million). The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain will provide the remaining funding.

Rehabilitation projects to rail infrastructure have been included in a funding commitment from the governments of Canada and Quebec to improve the Montréal area's transit system.

Nearly CA$27.9 million (US$21.9 million) will be invested in 11 projects for the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The government of Canada will provide close to CA$15.5 million (US$12.2 million) for these projects and the government of Quebec will contribute almost CA$12.4 million (US$9.7 million). The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain will provide the remaining funding.

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved rail and gate expansion work that is expected to boost capacity at the Garden City Terminal.

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved rail and gate expansion work that is expected to boost capacity at the Garden City Terminal.

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved rail and gate expansion work that is expected to boost capacity at the Garden City Terminal.

The Port of Oakland is progressing a plan 15 years in the making to expand onto a former Army base.

Port Commissioners gave initial approval last week to a deal with CenterPoint Properties for a logistics center at the former base. Final vote on the agreement will occur at the commissions Nov. 30 meeting. If they approve it a second time, the deal will become official in January 2018.

The Port of Oakland is progressing a plan 15 years in the making to expand onto a former Army base.

Port Commissioners gave initial approval last week to a deal with CenterPoint Properties for a logistics center at the former base. Final vote on the agreement will occur at the commissions Nov. 30 meeting. If they approve it a second time, the deal will become official in January 2018.

The Port of Oakland is progressing a plan 15 years in the making to expand onto a former Army base.

Port Commissioners gave initial approval last week to a deal with CenterPoint Properties for a logistics center at the former base. Final vote on the agreement will occur at the commissions Nov. 30 meeting. If they approve it a second time, the deal will become official in January 2018.

The state of California is looking to assume federal environmental responsibilities for the California high-speed rail project.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), in partnership with the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), has opened its draft application to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to assume the federal environmental responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental laws for public review and comment.