ARS completes tank shop expansion

Appalachian Railcar Services (ARS) recently announced that it has completed a major capital expansion at its Elk Mills, Md., facility to create a full-service tank car shop with new, state-of-the-art interior and exterior blast and paint capability.

FTA announces $60.76M grant for DART light rail

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced a $60.76 million grant agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for construction of the Red and Blue Line Platform Extensions.

June no boon for rail traffic

No news is good news—or so it seems when the Association of American Railroads (AAR) sends out its weekly report on U.S. rail traffic.

HNTB: May promoted; Jenkins tabbed as PD, AVP

HNTB Corp. recently announced a pair of moves—first with Greg May, P.E., LEED A.P., assuming the role of Pennsylvania Office Leader.

Bombardier, SFO extend partnership

Bombardier Transportation recently announced that it has signed a new contract worth $220 million with the City and County of San Francisco to provide 10 years of operations and maintenance services—with an option for five additional years—for the Bombardier Innovia APM 100 automated people mover (APM) system at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Virgin Trains USA begins Orlando extension

Virgin Trains USA (formerly Brightline) recently broke ground on 170 miles of new track in the intermodal facility located in the South Terminal at the Orlando International Airport as part of the company’s Phase 2 expansion into Central Florida.

Kreisher to serve as FTS VP, Sales

Focused Technology Solutions, Inc. (FTS) recently announced that Kirk Kreisher has joined the company as Vice President of Sales.

ION LRT comes to fruition

Contract operator Keolis North America on June 21 launched the long-awaited ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) at Kitchener’s Fairway Station.

FTA allocates $300M to Transbay project

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) just announced that the Transbay Corridor Core Capacity project will receive a Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 funding allocation of $300 million through the FTA’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program.

OL launches rail-safety resources for Indigenous communities

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has unveiled new rail-safety resources—Indigenous Outreach—intended specifically for Indigenous communities.

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