Railroad News

2/6/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

2/6/2017    

Rail News: Intermodal

2/3/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

2/3/2017    

Rail News: Security

The Board of Directors of Union Pacific approved its $3.1 billion capital program for 2017.

 

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will advance four unsolicited proposals that could accelerate two mega projects.

The four unsolicited proposals will move from Phase 1, an initial conceptual review, to Phase 2 analysis, which involves a more detailed qualitative and quantitative look. Two of the proposals are for the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor and two are for the Sepulveda Pass Transit Corridor, both mega projects are included in LACMTA's Measure M transportation ballot. LACMTA says each proposal suggests a different approach to bringing innovation, acceleration, cost savings and/or other benefits to the respective projects, compared with Metro's planned project delivery method.

Sound Transit has announced a temporarily revised route for its Sounder South Line to allow crews to complete the second phase of work on its Tacoma Trestle Track & Signal Project from Feb. 17–22.

 

2/3/2017    

Rail News: People

2/3/2017    

Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad

2/3/2017    

Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad

Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 2/3/2017 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad's board yesterday approved a 2017 capital plan of $3.1 billion, down $400 million from last year's plan.The 2017 plan includes $300 million for the railroad's ongoing implementation of positive train control, UP officials said in a press release."The 2017 capital plan reflects our continued commitment to safety, productivity and future profitable growth," said UP Chief Financial Officer Rob Knight in a press release. "Our capital investments serve a critical role in adding value for our customers and shareholders."Most Class Is expect to spend less on capital expenditures, Progressive Railroading reported last week. However, Canadian Pacific has announced a 6 percent increase in its 2017 capex budget, while Norfolk Southern Corp. expects to spend about the same this year. Meanwhile, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced this week that the freight railroad industry will spend about $22 billion on capex in 2017. The railroads' investments will include upgraded track and locomotives, as well as advanced technology designed to meet demand and improve railroad safety, according to an AAR press release. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 2/3/2017

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) Chairman of the Board of Directors Mortimer B. Fuller III has announced his retirement effective following the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting this May.

 

2/3/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail

2/3/2017    

Rail News: People

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the appointment of Darryl Irick as acting president of MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) and Owen J. Monaghan as the new chief of police for the MTA Police Department.

 

2/2/2017    

Rail News: Supplier Spotlight

The state of New York awarded $25 million in grants to 19 rail and port projects through the Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program.

"These grants will help strengthen New York's infrastructure, attract new investments, and foster economic growth in communities in every corner of the state," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "A strong, reliable transportation system is critical to supporting safe, efficient travel for both New Yorkers and visitors, and our investments are key to ensuring the long-term resiliency of infrastructure across the state to support economic growth for generations to come."

2/2/2017    

Rail News: Shippers

Regional transportation authority Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested contractors to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

 

2/2/2017    

Rail News: Passenger Rail