NS to Establish Vent and Burn Workshop
Norfolk Southern (NS) on June 21 announced that it will convene a Vent and Burn Workshop “to integrate key learnings for the betterment of any future scenario where a vent and burn may be necessary.”
Author: Carolina Worrell
North American Rail Solutions Acquires Tri Innovations
North American Rail Solutions (NARS) on June 20 announced that it has acquired Calgary, Alberta-based Tri Innovations Consulting, Ltd., a full-discipline engineering company focused on energy, transportation, agriculture and renewable spaces.
Rogers Appointed NCTD Director of Rail Operations
The North County Transit District (NCTD) recently announced that it has appointed Maria Rogers to serve as the agency’s Director of Rail Operations, effective June 3, 2024.
San Diego MTS Board Approves $448.2MM Operating Budget for FY25
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors on June 20 approved a $448.2 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
TSB Releases Annual ‘Safety Recommendations’ Assessment
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) on June 20 issued an annual assessment of responses to its “outstanding safety recommendations” in the rail, marine and air transportation sectors.
Transit Briefs: NJ Transit, TTC, Denver RTD, WMATA, LA Metro
NJ Transit cuts the ribbon on the fully renovated Elizabeth Station. Also, members of ATU Local 113 vote in favor of ratifying a new contract with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); a Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) parking lot will soon transform into 62 affordable condominiums; the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a new development opportunity in Washington, D.C.’s historic Deanwood neighborhood; and LA Metro joins Abode Communities to welcome families to new homes in Boyle Heights.
People News: STV, Virginia DRPT, R.J. Corman, DART, ASLRRA
STV taps three transportation leaders to drive growth in the Carolinas. Also, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) selects Zach Trogdon as Acting Director; R. J. Corman Railroad Company welcomes Jake Weir as its new Senior Director, Industrial Development; Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) votes on a new contract for President and CEO Nadine Lee; and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) announces two new members of its Board of Directors, representing the Eastern Region.
Duos Highlights Key Business Strategy Developments
Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Duos) on June 18 held a press conference in Jacksonville, Fla., highlighting key developments in its business strategy, including a strategic partnership with a Class I railroad and the announcement of senior leadership of its new Edge Data Center subsidiary.
BNSF to Develop New Logistics Hub in Phoenix
BNSF Railway recently announced continued plans to develop a new regional rail-served facility on approximately 4,321 acres in northwest Maricopa County near Phoenix, Ariz.
Triunity Tapped for Denver RTD PM Contract
Triunity, a Lochner Company, has been selected by Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) for the Project Management Support Consultant contract, overseeing design, construction, repair, renovation and replacement projects for transit infrastructure throughout the Denver Metro area.