The National Mediation Board (NTB) on Sept. 4 announced that train dispatchers from Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) have voted to unionize with the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA). Based at the
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Grand Central Times Square 42nd Street Shuttle is now equipped with 5G wireless connectivity. Also, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) earns an AA+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings; the Alberta government pulls funding from the Calgary Green Line light rail transit project; construction is now under way on three Metrolinx Ontario Line stations; and Amtrak service between Albany and Montreal resumes.
OmniTRAX announced Sept. 5 that it has acquired Central Arizona Commerce Park’s (CAZCP) rail infrastructure and remaining park acreage marking the infrastructure developer’s third rail transaction in the past six months.
Norfolk Southern (NS) hosts labor leaders at its Atlanta headquarters for the Class I’s first-ever 2024 Labor Council. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) sponsors the 2024 Spruce Meadows, Masters Tournament; and CSX’s Santa Train returns to the rails for its 82nd run.
Irving, Texas-based RailPros announced Sept. 3 that RailPros de Mexico, a wholly owned subsidiary, has opened a new office in Monterrey, Mexico.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Sept. 3 released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030, outlining an $18.9 billion balanced plan that “makes strategic investments to further the safety of the state’s transportation system and maintain operations.”
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is marking 40 years of rail service to O’Hare International Airport.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on Aug. 30 announced that it has reached an agreement with the Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, and Grassland Fund (Grassland) that releases Grassland’s potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims regarding CHSRA’s adoption of environmental review documents for the San Jose to Merced portion of the high-speed rail project.
CSX announced Aug. 30 that it has secured new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreements with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers (IBB) and the Transportation Communications
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) begins installation of Next Generation Fare Gates and receives a $14.1 million grant to install more electric vehicle charging stations at the agency’s parking facilities. Also, Keolis Commuter Services and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) launch a NaviLens pilot to help blind and low vision riders navigate stations; Valley Metro selects a construction contractor and artists for its Capitol Light Rail Extension project; and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is awarded the 2024 America’s Transportation Award for its upgrades to the Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail line.