The new Bramalea GO Station building opened in 2021. (Metrolinx photo)

Transit Briefs: APTA, Amtrak F+B Working Group, Arup, Metrolinx, NJ Transit/UITP/Rutgers CAIT

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) “strongly urges” public transit agencies to obligate remaining COVID-19 funds as soon as possible. Also, the Amtrak Food & Beverage Working Group sends recommendations to Congress after year-long analysis of Amtrak onboard service; Arup supports Metrolinx plans to electrify Canada’s largest commuter rail network; construction is now complete at Metrolinx’s Bramalea GO Station; and registration is now open for first courses at the International Association of Public Transport’s (UITP) North American Regional Training Center hosted by NJ Transit and Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT).

Michael Torsiello, PE, PMP, Senior Project Manager and Associate Vice President, HNTB

Torsiello Joins HNTB as Senior Project Manager

HNTB Corporation (HNTB) on May 15 announced that Michael Torsiello, PE, PMP, has joined the firm as Senior Project Manager and Associate Vice President.

FRA Safety Bulletin Aims to Increase Awareness of Hand-Operated Main Track Switches

Following a train collision that occurred on April 16 involving a misaligned switch, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a Safety Bulletin to remind railroads about ways to “ensure safe operation of hand-operated main track switches.”

BLET Ratifies Agreement With South Buffalo Railway

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) on May 5 ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the South Buffalo Railway (SBRR).

MTA photo

Transit Briefs: NYMTA, LA Metro, Amtrak/CSX/VRE

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes renovation of the J/Z line section of the Sutphin Avenue JFK Airport subway station, as part of New York City Transit’s (NYCT) Re-NEW-vation campaign. Also, LA Metro launches Equity Information Hub; and the State of Virginia partners with Amtrak, CSX and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) on the Long Bridge project.

Stéphane Lefebvre, Northeast Transportation Market Leader at VHB

Lefebvre Joins VHB as Northeast Transportation Market Leader

VHB announced May 8 that Stéphane Lefebvre, PE, ENV SP, has joined the firm as Northeast Transportation Market Leader. In this role, he will oversee the region’s strategic growth for the transportation market in both the public and private sectors while “promoting VHB’s integrated approach to deliver complex, multidiscipline projects across all markets.”

BRS, Amtrak Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) on May 5 ratified a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement with Amtrak following nearly 18 months of negotiations.

Nexxiot Introduces New AI-Powered Product

Zurich, Switzerland-based digitized supply chain company Nexxiot on May 9 announced that it has released Scope AI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled product designed to “facilitate contextualized decision-making.”

HDR Tapped to Complete Design of Omaha’s Modern Streetcar System

HDR announced May 8 that it has been selected by the Omaha Streetcar Authority to deliver the final design for the city’s 3.2-mile streetcar project, connecting downtown Omaha to the University of

BLET Marks 160th Anniversary

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) on May 8 marked its 160th anniversary.

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