WSP USA: Guess to manage West region construction services

Charlie Guess has been named construction services manager for the West region of engineering and professional services organization WSP USA, formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff.

Gateway Program wants private sector ideas

The Gateway Program Development Corporation (GDC) is turning to the private sector to issue ideas on how to deliver the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Union Pacific warns eclipse viewers off tracks

Don’t look directly at the eclipse, viewers are warned, with Union Pacific adding: Stay off our tracks.

CP launches direct Vancouver-Detroit service

Canadian Pacific Railway announced the launch of direct rail service between Vancouver and Detroit.

Texas Central, Fluor reach HSR agreement

As reported in the June 2017 issue of Railway Age, Fluor Corp. announced that it has reached agreement with Texas Central Rail Holdings, LLC to advance the preliminary development of the proposed 240-mile high-speed passenger rail line connecting Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.

Aggregate, minerals lead weekly AAR carloads

The Association of American Railroads said U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Aug. 5, 2017 totaled 554,822 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.3% compared with the same week a year ago.

Carloads gain as Canada sets intermodal mark

The Association of American Railroads said U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 29 was 550,356 carloads and intermodal units, up 2.5% from the same week a year ago.

Rep. Carter tours Temple & Central Rwy.

Short line railroads continue to emphasize their role as a critical economic link and job provider in events with elected representatives.

CAGTC applauds FASTLANE awards

Freight infrastructure improvements, particularly in rural locations, are a priority for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s latest round of awards.

Record FY2017 volume for Georgia ports

The Georgia Ports Authority reported record fiscal year results and approved the purchase of six new ship-to-shore cranes at its July board meeting.

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